Cars Computers And Sport archive

Cars Computers And Sport Archive

Published in December 2011

Married women are worse drivers

by John Fitzsimons | The majority of women feel their driving suffers when their partner is in the car.

Four reasons why petrol prices will keep rising

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at why petrol prices will keep rising at the pump, despite the government’s binning of a fuel duty rise...

Petrol prices fall but diesel keeps on rising

by Simon Ward | Latest figures from the AA show that average petrol prices have fallen again but the news isn't so good if you've got a diesel.

How your Facebook profile could get you the sack

by Robert Powell | After an Apple employee was fired for ranting about his iPhone on Facebook, Robert Powell looks at the information you should never put online…

Published in November 2011

Celebrate the Olympics on the cheap

by Emma Lunn | Next year is London Olympics year - but don’t worry if you failed to get tickets as there are still plenty of ways you can celebrate the 2012 games on the cheap.

The RAC reports soaring car costs

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at a new report from The RAC into soaring car costs...

Buy a used car cheaply

by Cliff D'Arcy | As a major car dealer falls foul of the Office of Fair Trading, we expose the tricks of the trade.

Published in October 2011

Ten rip-offs that drive motorists mad

by Cliff D'Arcy | Petrol costs 62p a litre in the US, versus 135p here, but the motoring scams don't end there!

Five simple ways to save money on the road

by Alison Hunt | Fed up of your car costing a fortune? Why not give these tips a try and save some serious cash?

The councils that charge you £100 to park in your own street!

by John Fitzsimons | An investigation has found that the cost of resident permits is on the rise, in some cases by as much as 400%!

Published in September 2011

Car insurance rip-offs, scams and lies

by Emma Lunn | The Office of Fair Trading has announced it’s looking into why car insurance premiums go up and up each year. But you don’t have to wait for its report to find out the reasons – we can tell you why right now.

Five unusual reasons to watch the Rugby World Cup

by Robert Powell | Rugby fever is set to sweep Britain as the World Cup takes place in New Zealand. But what financial lessons can we glean from playing the sport?

Government crackdown on high car insurance premiums

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reports on recent attempts to tackle the rising cost of car insurance and finds out what you can do to save money on your policy...

Good news for British motorists this week

by Harvey Jones | Find out why all British car drivers could be £120 a year better off after an announcement this week....

Slash your costs at the petrol pump

by Rosalind Kent | Petrol prices are still at inflated levels, but with these simple steps you can cut how much you spend when filling up.

Are you spending too much on petrol?

by lovemoney staff | Petrol is a massive cost for many households. If you know how much you're spending, it's easier to make cuts.

The cheapest petrol in the world!

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at the countries with the lowest prices at the pump...

Published in August 2011

Petrol prices fall at supermarkets

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reports on the recent supermarket petrol price war and finds out if these dips in costs could be the start of a general fall in fuel prices...

The region with the worst drivers!

by Robert Powell | We reveal the region that plays home to Britain’s most careless drivers...

The cheapest TV sports packages

by John Fitzsimons | Watching sport on TV is not always cheap. We look at the most competitive packages.

Why Facebook means your bills will rise

by John Fitzsimons | Many of us make this stupid mistake, but it will likely lead to steeper premiums!

Petrol prices soar despite oil costs falling

by Robert Powell | As oil companies wallow in billions of pounds of profits, motorists are forced to pay near-record prices at the pump. Robert Powell looks at why...

Land Rovers are the least reliable cars in the world!

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at the sturdiest nationalities of motor...

A clever way to save a packet on a second-hand car

by Andrew Morgan | Buying a second hand car can be a minefield, but an inspection by an independent expert can provide real peace of mind - and savings on repairs!

The football club charging £2k for tickets

by John Fitzsimons | It may be the nation's favourite sport, but it will cost you an arm and a leg to enjoy it in person

Published in July 2011

The UK’s worst ever car

by Robert Powell | Ever wondered what the UK’s most unreliable car would look like? Well, take a look at this motoring monstrosity…

Your Sat Nav could get your home burgled!

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at how your dashboard-mounted pal could land you with some unwanted visitors...

The silly car mistake that risks your life

by John Fitzsimons | We all want to cut our car costs. But ditching your service is a risky gamble.

The cars that depreciate the fastest

by Rachel Wait | If you’re buying a new car, don’t lose more money than necessary!

Seven top ways to pay for a new car

by Rachel Wait | Buying a car is always expensive, so choosing the best way to finance your purchase is vital...

Published in June 2011

The 10 cheapest cars to run

by Robert Powell | Motoring has never been so expensive; here’s how to save a few pounds when behind the wheel...

Earn cashback on your car

by John Fitzsimons | Thanks to this new offer, you can make some money back on your petrol expenditure.

The Olympic-sized disappointment

by Robert Powell | One million people who applied for Olympics tickets have missed out completely. If you’re one of them, here’s what you should do now...

Don't overpay for breakdown cover!

by Cliff D'Arcy | You can save a small fortune by shopping around for roadside recovery.

Published in May 2011

The best value car insurer in Britain

by Neil Faulkner | Find out which car insurer lovemoney.com readers voted the best value for money - and why.

The ten most vandalised cars

by Rachel Wait | If your car is more susceptible to vandalism, check out these top ways to protect it...

Published in April 2011

The multi-car insurance rip-off!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Insuring two or more vehicles with one company can prove a costly mistake.

The UK’s most reliable car

by Neil Faulkner | We look at which manufacturer, and which model, is the most reliable based on frequency of failures and repair costs.

Back up your life!

by Harvey Jones | Take these steps to ensure you don't lose anything valuable, should tragedy strike!

Published in February 2011

Eight ways to stop spam emails

by Rachel Wait | Fed up with having an inbox full of spam emails? Here’s how to stop it...

10 mistakes to avoid when buying a car

by Rachel Wait | If you're buying a car, don't make these blunders!

The sneaky anti-virus software trick

by Robert Powell | Don’t fall for this legal scam peddled by anti-virus software providers...

Drivers: Cut the cost of your MOT

by Rachel Wait | If your MOT is due, here’s how you can save the pennies and get it done at the best price.

Get a computer for under £15

by Malcolm Wheatley | Having accepted a challenge to provide a computer on the cheap, here's how Malcolm Wheatley got on.