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Real MPG: most economical SUVs (and the least)

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal the top 10 mo..

Eleanor Cooper, Wed Jul 24 2024

Range test: How far can electric cars go in winter?

In cold weather, electric car ranges are significantly shorter than when it's warm. To find out what..

Will Nightingale, Sat Dec 21 2024

Best used executive cars (and one to avoid)

For those looking for a good executive car, here are your top 10 best options from the used market..

Mark Pearson, Fri Dec 20 2024

How to check a car battery: a guide to charging and jump starting

A healthy car battery is key to ensuring your car starts first time, every time. We show you how to..

Stuart Milne, Fri Dec 20 2024

Britain's most reliable cars 2024 (plus the ones that'll let you down)

We asked 30,000 drivers what their car is really like to own. Here are the most reliable cars you ca..

Claire Evans, Mon Dec 16 2024

How to check a car tyre: pressures and tread depth explained

Checking your car’s tyres is a must-do to ensure you stay safe, legal and maximise your fuel economy..

Stuart Milne, Thu Dec 19 2024

Renault Scenic long-term test

In theory, the latest Renault Scenic electric SUV looks extremely compelling, offering a long range..

Allan Muir, Thu Dec 19 2024

How to change a car headlight bulb – a step-by-step guide

Headlights, taillights and indicators are all vital to stay safe and legal – so you should regularly..

Stuart Milne, Thu Dec 19 2024

How to replace windscreen wipers – and check screenwash

Ensuring your windscreen wipers and washer fluid is up to the job of cleaning your windscreen is an..

Stuart Milne, Wed Dec 18 2024

Best electric vans 2025 – charged, tried and tested

The number of electric vans available to buy is growing, but which ones offer the right blend of ran..

Darren Moss, Wed Dec 18 2024

Peugeot e-208 long term test

Will the all-electric Peugeot E-208 prove to be a smart choice for a combination of city-centre comm..

James Tute, Wed Dec 18 2024

How to check your car’s antifreeze

Antifreeze – also called coolant – will keep your car from freezing in the winter or boiling in the..

Stuart Milne, Wed Dec 18 2024

2025's best pressure washers for cars: tried and tested

Blast away dirt and grime from almost anything with a pressure washer. We’ve tested the best

Jim Blackstock, Wed Dec 18 2024

What Car? Reliability Survey: Most and least reliable electric cars

In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five y..

Claire Evans, Wed Dec 18 2024

EV manifesto: how the government should help drivers switch

If the Government is serious about phasing out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, this is what it s..

Claire Evans, Wed Dec 18 2024

2026 Honda Prelude revealed: new coupé to get simulated automatic gearbox

All-new Honda Prelude will feature new technology designed to simulate the feeling of a traditional..

Darren Moss, Tue Dec 17 2024

Renault 4: exclusive reader test team event

Be one of the first people to see the new Renault 4 electric SUV, as part of our exclusive reader te..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Dec 17 2024

Cupra Formentor long-term test

Can plug-in hybrid power make an SUV fun as well as frugal? We're finding out with the help of the n..