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Although some of us greet the winter months gleefully, most people of working age and those in retirement can’t help but think of the impact the weather can have on their routines at this time of year, especially if they need a car to get around. As with anything, good preparation is important when it comes to keeping your car roadworthy throughout the winter months, with cold temperatures possible right up to March and sometimes even later. So what steps can you take?

Across the UK, 14% of homeowners are thinking about making improvements to their home, according to a new study from Gocompare.com. And of those, 5% have decided they’ll extend their current home, rather than move to one that works better for them.

It’s only natural to wonder if speeding awareness courses need to be declared to your insurer, and what impact they may have. Here’s what you need to know.

Cars over three years of age are required to have an annual MOT test to ensure they meet the minimum standards for roadworthiness. Your car’s mechanical condition, so things like the engine, gearbox and clutch – isn’t assessed, but if your car’s old or unreliable, the annual MOT can be a worry.

It’s that time of year again when it's time for a horror flick or two this Halloween. What we never see when the credits roll is how the pieces are picked up in the aftermath. We couldn’t help but wonder; for those fateful protagonists who dare return, what would be the cost of putting things right?