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How to Reset the Service Light on a VW Transporter: T4, T5, T6 and T6.1
Step by step instructions for resetting the service warning light on every generation of VW Transporter, from the T4 through to the T6.1. Plus why you should never skip a service and what happens if you do.
Is It Cheaper to Buy an EV on Finance Than Keep Spending Money on Fuel?
We run the real numbers on whether buying an EV on finance is cheaper than staying in a petrol car. Using the BYD Dolphin Surf as our example, plus Karl’s personal experience switching from a BMW M140i to the Volvo EX30.
VW, Skoda, Audi and Seat AdBlue Warning Light FAQ: What It Means and How Long You Have
Everything you need to know about the AdBlue warning light on VW, Skoda, Audi and Seat diesels. How long you have before the car won’t start, how to top up correctly, why the warning sometimes won’t clear, and why disabling AdBlue is illegal.
Summer Hypermiling Tips: How to Beat the Heat and Save Money on Fuel
With the UK finally getting some proper summer heat, here are our best fuel saving and EV range tips for hot weather. Covers petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars, plus what drivers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia do differently.
London to Brighton EV Rally 2026: 60 Miles in the BYD Atto 2
BYD invited Hypermiler.co.uk to take part in the London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally 2026 in the Atto 2. 60 miles of real London traffic. 5.9 miles per kWh. Here is how the day went.
Fuel, Repairs and Depreciation: Is It Finally Time to Change Your Car?
Owning a car offers freedom, convenience, and flexibility, but it also comes with ongoing costs that can add up over time. Fuel prices, repair bills, insurance, road tax, and depreciation all contribute to the true cost of keeping a vehicle on the road. For many...
EV Tyres: Why the Rubber on Your Electric Car Matters More Than You Think
When I got my Volvo EX30, it came fitted with Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tyres. The BYD Atto 2 I have been testing runs on Hankook iON GT SUVs. Both are specifically engineered for electric vehicles. Tyre choice on an EV is not a detail. It is one of the most...
Regenerative Braking in Electric Cars: The Complete Guide
Paste that at the very top of the Text tab, click Update, then check the page source for "ld+json". Let me know if it holds. If you've recently switched to an electric car, or you're thinking about it, regenerative braking is one of those things that sounds more...
EV Salary Sacrifice Explained: Is It Worth It and What Are the Risks?
If you've not looked into EV salary sacrifice yet, you probably should. It's one of the best financial deals available to UK employees right now and most people outside of HR departments and company car drivers have never heard of it. But it's not without its...
EV Hypermiling Techniques: How to Make Range Anxiety a Thing of the Past
Range anxiety is one of the biggest reasons people hesitate to go electric. The worry of not making it to the next stop, of being stranded somewhere inconvenient with a flat battery. It's a genuine barrier, and it puts people off a technology that, driven well, is...