Driving in Europe - all you need to know
Haynes expert Martynn Randall tells you all you need to know about how to stay safe and legal when driving in Europe this summer.
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Driving through water: is it safe to do so?
What's the best way to get through floodwater and make it to the other side? Martynn shares his stories and has some tips to help you get home with dry feet...
How to reduce your insurance bill
Many of us have seen our insurance costs skyrocket in recent years. Haynes’ resident expert gives hints and tips on how you can trim the cost of a policy.
Should you upgrade your headlight bulbs?
Are aftermarket headlight bulbs worth the money? What does UK law say about fitting HID and LED bulbs to cars with H4 and H7 bulbs? Resident Haynes expert Martynn Randall explains.
Are winter tyres worth it?
Should you buy winter tyres? Are winter tyres the same as ice tyres? Can you use winter tyres in summer? Martynn Randall reveals all.
Best OBD Scanner 2024: the best fault code readers tested
What's an OBD reader and why should you buy one? We've reviewed eight OBD scanners to see which offers the best balance of features versus price...
Electric vehicle charging explained
EV charging can be a bit of a minefield if you’re new to electric cars. Haynes expert Martynn Randall explains how electric vehicle charge points work.
Will my car battery die in cold weather?
Winter will always test a car battery's mettle, what with low temperatures and the extra demand of heated seats and screens. Martynn advises on how to keep your battery in the best of health...
Gritted roads: how to protect your car from winter salt
The gritters are out and the roads are covered in salt – how do you protect your car from this worst aspect of winter? Martynn Randall explains.
The best of Martynn’s Tips 2023
Vacuum-bleeding brakes, curing noisy tappets, driving through water and the upcoming ICE car and bike ban… some of Martynn's most helpful advice in 2023...