Car Advice, Guides & Reviews
Honest car advice from our Barnsley team: buying and selling guides, running costs, MOT and servicing tips, car finance explained and aftercare.
Used cars for sale in Barnsley this week: 11 ready for a new home
Eleven used cars and vans for sale in Barnsley this week, from a Ford Ranger Raptor to an Audi A2. Prices checked against AutoTrader on 9 October 2026.
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Wet belt replacement in Barnsley: the £1,000 job nobody warned you about
PureTech, EcoBoost and EcoBlue wet belts explained: the new intervals, why they matter and what wet belt replacement in Barnsley costs.
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Buying a used car in winter in Barnsley: what to check in the cold and dark
Buying a used car this autumn or winter in Barnsley? What to check in the cold, wet and dark: cold starts, heater, lights, tyres, damp and EV range.
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Used car mileage history in Barnsley: is the mileage genuine?
Is that used car's mileage genuine? How to check it before you buy in Barnsley: the free GOV.UK MOT history, service records and clocking red flags.
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MOT Checklist: What to Check Before Your Test
A ten-minute pre-MOT checklist covering lights, tyres, wipers, brakes and warning lights, so simple faults do not cause a fail.
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Eight Highway Code Rules Many UK Drivers Do Not Know
Eight rules of the road that catch drivers out, from pedestrian priority at junctions to phones, idling engines and pavement parking.
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MOT, Insurance, Servicing and Road Tax: What the Law Requires
Which running costs are legal requirements and which are optional: insurance, MOT, vehicle tax, servicing and breakdown cover explained.
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What Is a V5C Log Book? What It Shows and How to Replace It
What the V5C log book proves and does not prove, what to check on it when buying, what to do with it when you sell, and how to replace one.
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How Dark Can You Tint Car Windows in the UK? The Legal Limits
The UK legal limits for tinted windscreens and front side windows, what is allowed on rear windows, and what happens if a tint is too dark.
Read postThe MOT Test Explained: What Is Checked and What Happens If You Fail
What an MOT covers, what the results mean, how retests work and how to give your car or van the best chance of passing first time.
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