Cars & Driving Editorial Team
Articles by Cars & Driving Editorial Team
Air Filters, Spark Plugs, and Belts: The Overlooked Maintenance Trio
6 min · Sep 2, 2024
Battery Health and Your Car: What Drains It and How to Check It
8 min · Mar 27, 2023
Car Maintenance Myths That Waste Time and Money
6 min · Jan 20, 2024
DIY Car Maintenance vs Mechanic: Knowing Where the Line Is
6 min · Feb 23, 2026
Engine Oil: Why It Matters More Than Most Drivers Realise
8 min · Mar 17, 2023
Fluid Levels Under the Bonnet: A Plain-English Reference
6 min · Aug 24, 2023
Keeping Your Car in Shape When You Rarely Drive It
5 min · Feb 3, 2026
Keeping a High-Mileage Car Running Well
6 min · Mar 28, 2026
Owning a Car for the First Time: What Maintenance Actually Involves
8 min · Apr 1, 2026
Skipping Scheduled Servicing: The Hidden Costs of Letting It Slide
6 min · Jun 30, 2025
Synthetic vs Conventional Motor Oil: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Engine
5 min · Oct 8, 2024
The Complete Guide to Understanding Your Car's Service Schedule
7 min · Jun 12, 2026
The Seasonal Car Maintenance Calendar Every Driver Should Follow
6 min · Jul 20, 2026
Tyre Pressure and Tread: The Two Numbers That Affect Everything
8 min · Mar 2, 2025
What Your Car's Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You
5 min · Jun 13, 2026
Why Your Brakes Are Squealing — and When It's Serious
7 min · Jun 2, 2026
Before You Set Off: A Pre-Journey Vehicle Check
5 min · Oct 29, 2025
Carrying Passengers Safely: What Changes When You're Not Alone
7 min · Nov 24, 2023
Defensive Driving vs Reactive Driving
6 min · Jun 8, 2023
Driving in Rain, Fog, and Snow: How Conditions Change the Rules
7 min · Jul 23, 2024
Habits That Quietly Erode Driver Attention
6 min · Jan 30, 2024
Learning from Collision Data: Where and Why Accidents Happen
5 min · Nov 17, 2025
Motorway Driving for New Licence Holders
8 min · Jan 6, 2026
Night Driving Is More Demanding Than Most People Realise
9 min · Jan 5, 2025
Roundabouts, Give-Ways, and Priority Rules Demystified
6 min · Sep 21, 2024
Safe Driving on Rural Roads
8 min · Feb 18, 2026
Speed Limits: What the Numbers Actually Represent
7 min · Jun 24, 2023
The Science Behind Stopping Distances
7 min · Dec 31, 2024
Tiredness at the Wheel: Signs, Risks, and What to Do
7 min · Apr 27, 2026
Tyre Pressure and Road Safety: A Closer Look
8 min · Apr 7, 2023
Urban Driving Hazards That Catch Drivers Off Guard
6 min · Mar 23, 2024
What Tailgating Actually Does to Your Crash Risk
6 min · Mar 6, 2025
Automatic vs Manual Transmission: What Changes Under the Bonnet
5 min · Feb 16, 2023
Common Myths About Engine Oil That Most Drivers Still Believe
6 min · Aug 8, 2024
Disc Brakes vs Drum Brakes: Why Most Modern Cars Use Both
5 min · Dec 8, 2024
Everything a Car Battery Actually Powers (It's Not Just the Starter)
7 min · Feb 26, 2026
How Your Car's Suspension Actually Works
8 min · May 28, 2025
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric: How Each Powertrain Differs
6 min · Apr 28, 2024
Reading a Vehicle Health Check Report Without Getting Lost
6 min · Mar 25, 2023
The Four-Stroke Engine Cycle: Why Combustion Makes Your Car Move
7 min · Mar 29, 2024
The Language of Car Fluids: A Plain-English Guide to What Goes Where
10 min · Sep 20, 2025
The Parts of a Car That Wear Out on a Predictable Schedule
7 min · Aug 21, 2024
Tyre Markings Demystified: Reading the Numbers on Your Sidewall
6 min · Jun 17, 2026
What 'Torque' and 'Horsepower' Mean — and Why the Difference Matters
7 min · Dec 27, 2024
What Happens Inside a Catalytic Converter
7 min · Jan 5, 2026
What Your Car's Warning Lights Are Actually Telling You
6 min · Feb 16, 2026
Why Wheel Alignment and Tyre Balancing Are Not the Same Thing
5 min · Jan 2, 2025
Your Cooling System Has More Jobs Than You Think
8 min · Mar 24, 2025