Winter driving tips

Planning to head out in the car in wintry conditions? Follow our top driving tips to ensure you navigate the cold weather safely.   The Cazoo editorial team Driving your car in winter can be quite different to the rest of the year, with wet, grimy and icy roads, foggy conditions, dark evenings and possibly […]

Winter car checklist: 10 top tips

How can you make sure your car is ready for winter? Here are our top 10 ways to help you and your car through colder weather.   The Cazoo editorial team It’s sensible to service your car whatever the season but cold weather will put extra strain on it so it’s particularly important to make […]

What does the writing on a car tyre mean?

The letters and numbers embossed on the side of a tyre give you a lot of information that’s important to understand. Here’s our guide explaining everything you need to know. The Cazoo editorial team You may have noticed that there are a lot of letters and numbers on the side of a tyre. Many of […]

How to fix a kerbed alloy wheel

Alloy wheels are the finishing touches to your car and really make a difference to how it looks. If your alloys have been kerbed or scuffed, here’s our guide to getting them back to their best.   The Cazoo editorial team A set of smart alloy wheels makes a huge difference to how your car […]

Best group 1 insurance used cars

If you want to keep your car insurance premiums as affordable as possible you’ll need a car with the lowest insurance group rating. To help you choose we’ve gathered together the eight best used cars that fall into insurance group 1.   The Cazoo editorial team If you’re a young driver looking for your first car, […]

Essential checks before a long car journey

With the right preparation, long car journeys can be something everyone can enjoy. Here’s our guide to making them as fun and stress-free as possible.   Cazoo editorial team Whether it’s to visit relatives, go on holiday or travel for work, a long car journey is something many of us do regularly. As with most […]

ULEZ scrappage scheme 2024: What you need to know

If your car isn’t ULEZ-compliant you can get money to put towards one that is, thanks to the ULEZ scrappage scheme. Our guide has the details.   The Cazoo editorial team To help those affected by the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the Mayor of London’s office introduced a scrappage scheme. This means that […]

Best used cars 2024

What are the best used cars you can buy in 2024? We’ve rounded up our favourites in each category, from cost-effective city cars to seven-seat SUVs. The Cazoo editorial team Used cars have never been more in demand, thanks to their excellent value and availability when compared with new cars. And because used car prices […]

What does SUV mean?

If you’re looking to buy a used car, you may have come across the term ‘SUV’. But what does it mean and why do you need to understand it? Here’s everything you need to know.   The Cazoo editorial team The term ‘SUV’ is car industry jargon that’s an acronym for Sports Utility Vehicle. It […]

Petrol vs diesel cars: which should you buy?

Is a petrol car a better buy than a diesel model? Here’s our guide to the pros and cons of each type of fuel to help you decide which is right for you. The Cazoo editorial team​ If you’re buying a used car you’ll need to work out what kind of fuel best suits your needs. While […]