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How Safe Is Your Old Car?

How Safe Is Your Old Car?

Most of us would assume a brand new car would knock the safety socks off a model that was at the end of its life. We've compared the safety features of an old car VS a new car to see just how big the difference is...

Posted in In The Know on Thursday, 7 September 2023 by CarTakeBack

Recycling Facts and Stats from Around the World

Recycling Facts and Stats from Around the World

As we near the exhaustion of natural resources, billions of tonnes of waste are sent to landfill across the globe - the simple solution is recycling. We've complied some fascinating stats from around the world!

Posted in In The Know on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 by CarTakeBack

Top Ten Tips For Driving In The Heat

Top Ten Tips For Driving In The Heat

Driving in a hot vehicle isn’t fun and your car doesn’t like it much either! Here’s our top tips for summer driving…

Posted in In The Know on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 by CarTakeBack

How to Pass Your Driving Test

How to Pass Your Driving Test

We look at the top ten reasons for driving test failures and how learner drivers can avoid making those mistakes! Here's how to pass your driving test with flying colours...

Posted in In The Know on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 by CarTakeBack

How To Save On Your Car Insurance

How To Save On Your Car Insurance

With all life’s expenses increasing at the moment, making sure you get a good deal on your car insurance has never been more important! Here's our Superb Saver Seven on how to reduce your premiums...

Posted in In The Know on Tuesday, 7 June 2022 by CarTakeBack

What Makes a Good Driver

What Makes a Good Driver

What makes a good driver? Someone who passed their test on the first attempt, or can beat anyone off the lights? We answer that question with the Top Ten attributes of a genuinely good driver!

Posted in In The Know on Thursday, 5 May 2022 by CarTakeBack

Are Costs and Charging Putting You Off an Electric Car?

Are Costs and Charging Putting You Off an Electric Car?

While most of us are happy to hear about the progression of 'clean' transport, there are still some significant practical reservations about electric vehicles, we're tackling cost and charging...

Posted in In The Know on Friday, 22 April 2022 by CarTakeBack

Are You Onboard With Electric Cars?

Are You Onboard With Electric Cars?

We're all aware of the positives of electric cars, but many of you still have serious concerns - we're here to keep you in the know and tackle the myths surrounding EV tech

Posted in In The Know on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 by CarTakeBack

Fill Up Less With Our Fuel Saving Tips

Fill Up Less With Our Fuel Saving Tips

Simple ways you can fill up your car less! Check out our 9 top tips and save money on diesel and petrol...

Posted in In The Know on Thursday, 24 February 2022 by CarTakeBack

What Should and Shouldn't Be In Your Glovebox

What Should and Shouldn't Be In Your Glovebox

What do you keep in your glovebox? Before you feel smug about how organised you are, perhaps you should take a look at our advice for what shouldn't be in there!

Posted in In The Know on Thursday, 3 February 2022 by CarTakeBack