Ford Transit diesel (2006-2013) buyer’s guide
The Ford Transit has been around in many forms since its UK launch in 1965. We put the facelifted, third-generation model (2006-2013) under the spotlight.
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8 Second-Hand 10-Year-Old Cars You Can Look After Yourself With Help From Haynes
The average car on UK roads is 10 years old – here are eight popular decade-old models you can care for yourself, thanks to Haynes.
Electric cars: the pros and cons
Is this a good time to buy an EV? We explore the pros and cons of electric vehicles in 2022 and beyond.
How to take amazing photos of your car
Trying to sell your car privately? You're going to need to some quality photos to go with that ad. Here are a few tips that'll bring the buyers flocking!...
5 things to check when buying a used car
When buying a used car, there are many things you need to check. However, these five are the most important. Ignore them at your peril!
A spotter's guide to the Saab 900/9-3
Despite the sad demise of Saab in recent years, the fact remains that Sweden is proud of its car, as are owners around the world.
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A spotter's guide to the Range Rover
Chris Pollitt is an award-winning automotive word-wrangler, editor of the website Not 2 Grand and a keen collector of crappy old cars.
The Range Rover is the undisputed king of the luxury off-roaders. Now in its fourth-generation, it has become the epitome of luxury motoring, but with the additional bonus of being able to drive through rivers, or over mountains. Bentley may have the Bentayga and Rolls Royce the Cullinan, but...
5 things to look for when buying a project car
Chris Pollitt is an award-winning automotive word-wrangler, editor of the website Not 2 Grand and a keen collector of crappy old cars.
Project cars are a very British thing. There’s something we, as a nation, like about ignoring the manufacturers that have ploughed millions into research and design, and instead opting to build a car ourselves in our shed. Our of bits of other cars. Or shelves. Or Tupperware. The thing is, many...
A spotter's guide to the Land Rover Discovery
Chris Pollitt is an award-winning automotive word-wrangler, editor of the website Not 2 Grand and a keen collector of crappy old cars.
The Land Rover Discovery. It can drive over mountains, through rivers, around trees, whatever you throw at it, the Discovery can take it. That’s why it’s been a motoring mainstay since 1989, making it nearly thirty years old! Despite its age though, it’s only been through five generations, with the...
A spotter's guide to the Mercedes C Class
Now on its fourth generation, the Mercedes C Class is just as popular as ever, but how do you tell them apart? With this handy spotter’s guide of course!