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Your tyres called. They’d like some attention.
Imagine this: you’re running late, coffee in one hand, Spotify battling with the satnav in the other. You jump in, hit the road… and...
Mike Stamp
Aug 25, 20252 min read


HP vs BHP: The Great Motoring Lie
BRMMM BRMMM! You know what’s always baffled me? Horsepower. Not because I don’t get it — obviously, I do. But because car manufacturers...
Mike Stamp
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Which Cars Actually Qualify for the UK’s New EV Grants – And What It Means for Your Wallet
So, here’s the headline grabber: the UK government has dangled a shiny £650 million pot of EV grants, promising up to £3,750 off a...
Mike Stamp
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Used BMW 5 Series (Mk7, 2017–2024): The Classy Exec That Still Knows How to Party
Some cars are brilliant at one thing. A hot hatch that corners like a caffeinated terrier. A luxury saloon that’s basically a leather...
Alex Stamp
Aug 18, 20255 min read


Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch That Refuses To Behave.
The Alpine A290 is Renault’s cheeky little electric hot hatch, and it’s coming to revive the joy of fun-sized performance cars without...
Alex Stamp
Aug 18, 20252 min read


UK Car Show 2025: Farnborough in Full Throttle
Car shows are funny things. You go in thinking you’ll just “have a look around”, maybe sit in something shiny, collect a tote bag, and...
Alex Stamp
Aug 17, 20254 min read


Your Road Trip’s Not a Netflix Series — You Can’t Just “Skip Intro”
You wouldn’t jet off for two weeks in Spain without checking your passport, packing your toothbrush, and making sure the kids aren’t...
Alex Stamp
Aug 11, 20253 min read


MOT Panic: What Actually Gets Checked
Let’s be honest — the MOT test creeps up on most of us like a dentist appointment we forgot to cancel. One minute your car’s just ticking...
Alex Stamp
Aug 8, 20255 min read


So, you’re about to buy your first car. Exciting, right?
So, you’re about to buy your first car. Exciting, right? Also slightly terrifying. And that’s totally okay! Getting your own car opens up...
Alex Stamp
Aug 8, 20255 min read


Everything You Need to Know About Finance (Without the Headache)
Let’s be real—car finance feels like the IKEA instructions of the adult world. You start off optimistic, but by step two you’re confused,...
Alex Stamp
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Don’t Freak Out Over Weird Car Smells
It hits you the second you open the door. A whiff. Not the nice kind. Definitely not the "freshly valeted, lemon-scented ambition" kind...
Alex Stamp
Aug 6, 20255 min read


What to Do When Your Engine Overheats.
You’re cruising along, music up, coffee in the cupholder, not a care in the world. Then suddenly, your dashboard lights up like it’s...
Alex Stamp
Aug 6, 20254 min read


The Real Truth About Online Car Buying in 2025
Let’s be honest, buying a car used to mean one thing: turning up at a forecourt, shaking hands with someone in a branded polo shirt, and...
Alex Stamp
Jul 31, 20254 min read


The Used Car Buzzwords That Actually Mean Nothing
If You’ve Ever Fallen for Fluffy Car Ads, You’re Not Alone. You know the type. Scrolling through used car listings and reading phrases...
Alex Stamp
Jul 31, 20255 min read


When a Cheap Car Isn’t Actually Cheap
That Tempting £995 Hatchback… What Could Possibly Go Wrong? You know the feeling.It ’s late, you’re browsing car sites on your phone, and...
Alex Stamp
Jul 31, 20255 min read


Is That Noise Normal?
Let’s be honest. You ’ve heard it. That little clunk, whirr, hum, or high-pitched something that seems to pop up at the worst possible...
Alex Stamp
Jul 31, 20254 min read


Is it bad to rest my hand on the gearstick?
Right, hands up — who’s guilty of resting their hand on the gearstick while driving? Don’t worry, this isn’t a public shaming. If...
Alex Stamp
Jul 31, 20254 min read


How to Get Cheaper Insurance by Adding Your Mum to Your Policy
Look, if you’re a young driver, you already know the pain. You passed your test, found yourself a half-decent car (probably with...
Alex Stamp
Jul 31, 20254 min read
Can You Really Drive Your First Car Home Without Insurance?
Here’s What You Actually Need to Know You’ve done it. You’ve just bought your first car.The paperwork’s signed. The keys are in your...
Alex Stamp
Jul 31, 20254 min read
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