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Keep up to date with all the latest news from Carwise right here – this is where we share developments from across our network of dealerships in Maidstone and Harlow. It’s the best way to ensure you don’t miss out on an event, special offer, or any other important information from our team.

Serving customers from across Kent and Essex, our used car supermarket is a popular choice among individuals and businesses from across the South East. We’re here to meet all your pre-owned vehicle requirements, with a huge range of used cars on offer as well as value-for-money aftersales care – including servicing and MOTs, and repair parts and accessories.

There’s always something to talk about, and we want to spread the word, so take a look below for our latest news. Click on the individual stories to read them in full – and get in touch with your nearest dealership for further details.

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Finance Agreement Support

Covid-19 Statement

Child Car Seat Rules

Does Fuel go Off? Old Fuel and Fuel Storage Questions Answered

Car Depreciation: Six Ways you’re Wiping the Value Off your Car…

Euro 1 to Euro 6 Guide – Find Out your Vehicle's Emissions Standard

How to Tell if Flood Water Has Damaged Your Vehicle

Will the Beast from the East Return this Winter? Cold Snap Driving Tips

Driving Licence Fine: Forgetting this Could Cost you £1,000

Ten Signs your Car isn’t Ready for the Winter

Top Tips for Preparing for Your Driving Test

The Quickest Way to Cool your Car Down

What to do When you Breakdown

5 Things You'll Love About the Ford Focus Active X

What to Do If Your Car Is Clamped and How to Get It Released

What's the Difference between Car Insurance and Car Warranty?

Driving the School Run: The Ultimate Guide

Top 20: Best Japanese Used Cars

Top Used Cars that Look Great in Yellow

Electric Car Charging Points: How Easy is it to ‘Refuel’ an EV?

Used Cars that can Fit 3 Child Seats in the Back

What is a hybrid car and should I buy one?

New MOT test is tougher but more cars pass it

Five reasons why the Focus is a quality used buy

Best used four-wheel-drive cars

Cars with the lowest depreciation

Six things we love about the Seat Ibiza

Best mpg petrol cars

Six reasons the Insignia is a great business car

What is WLTP? New worldwide emissions and fuel consumption test explained

Penalty charge notices – what are they and can you appeal?

The future of driving: safety and innovation

Cash vs finance: how to budget for a car

Best used cars for under £20,000

7 of the most popular cars in the UK

Capture yourself a Captur – why this compact SUV is proving so popular

Keyless car theft: what you need to know

Volkswagen Polo versus Volkswagen Golf

Motorway driving law changes - ignoring it will land you with a £100 fine and points

1 in 4 Motorists Never Check Their Tyre Tread Depth

Putting off car care? Stop stalling

Safe driving in old age – our guide

Signs a pothole may have damaged your car

Renault Captur versus Renault Clio

How far can you really drive with the low fuel light on?

Spotting the signs of clutch trouble

Driving on Britain’s motorways in 2019: how to stay safe

Calls for law changes to crack down on drivers not wearing seat belts

Best used cars for under £15,000

Driving with a disability: everything you need to know

Five tips for driving safely around cyclists

Renault Captur vs Vauxhall Mokka

Mobile phone detectors to be used by police

Kia Picanto vs Toyota Aygo: head to head

How to keep your windscreen wipers working

The demise of the diesel engine

Three quarters of part-worn tyres found to be unsafe

Five ways you could accidentally invalidate your car insurance

DVLA backtracks in row over autistic drivers

Driving in the European Union after Brexit

Six driving myths busted

Car repairs that you shouldn’t try at home

The best cars for surviving a zombie apocalypse

One million cars too dangerous to be on the roads

How to slow down your car's depreciation rate

What is a car service and why do I need one?

How to tell when your brake pads need replacing

Nissan Juke vs Nissan Qashqai: review

Understanding your car's oil

Wet weather stopping distances: what you need to know

When is the right time to switch to an electric car?

Caring for your car: how to keep it clean

Five doors or three – which is best for you?

Speed bumps: a necessary evil or a preventable cause of damage?

Battle of the vans: Volkswagen Transporter vs Mercedes-Benz Vito

Top tips for learner drivers

Nine winter essentials to have in your car

Fuel for thought: should you embrace the additive?

Top tips for keeping your car on the road this winter

Staying safe on the Christmas drive home

The clash of the family hatchbacks: Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus

Top 6 best dash cams for peace of mind on the road

Police warning over pavement parking

Ten of the best: used estate cars under £10,000

Carwise & Vanwise Group Scoop Dealer Award

The dos and don’ts of modifying your car

Could ‘No Deal’ mean hassle for those driving abroad?

Audi A3 vs VW Golf

Most reliable used cars under £10,000

Ford Fiesta vs Ford Focus: Sibling Rivalries

Mileage vs age – which one matters more?

Hot weather motoring myths decoded

5 cars with zero road tax

Mazda 6 vs VW Passat

Best (and worst) cars for low servicing costs

9 top estate cars to buy in 2018

BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series

5 reasons why you’re using too much fuel

How to travel safely with your dog

BMW X1 review

New drivers face more limits with Graduated Driver Licensing

BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90

10 simple tips on how to change a tyre

What happens if you use the wrong fuel?

Best first cars for a range of budgets

BMW X5 vs Volkswagen Touareg

Car tax bands: What you need to know

5 secrets to help lower your car insurance premium

Volkswagen Passat vs Audi A4

5 summer car maintenance tips

Top cleanest diesel cars

BMW X5 Vs Range Rover

Pros and cons of diesel engines

Best diesel cars of all time

Manual Vs automatic: which one should you choose

The 5 easiest cars to park

Most economical petrol car

Does a red weather warning affect your car insurance?

BMW X5 VS Audi Q7

Top 3 best luxury SUVs

What to do if you hit an animal whilst driving

Top 5 reasons for MOT failure

Diesel cars face stricter emissions test in the changes to the 2018 MOT

Benefits of buying a nearly new/used car

Are diesels less reliable than petrols?

Top 5 offline navigation apps for drivers

What happens if your car fails an emissions test

Common driving habits that damage your car

Keeping your car in shape with our service and repairs

The dos and don’ts for stopping on the motorways’ hard shoulders

Avoid the fines: a guide to where you can and can't park

How to cut your driving emissions

Are you damaging your car by leaving it running on cold mornings?

The dos and don’ts for defrosting your car

How to drive safely in icy weather

Did you know you could be breaking the law when de-icing your car?

What to do if you break down in winter

Understanding common dashboard warning lights and what they represent

Watch out for these common winter car problems

Our top tips for cleaning your car in winter

December 2017 changes to the driving test

Prolonging the life of your car

Why buying a used car may be better than a new one

Cars with the best resale value

Ensuring your tyres are roadworthy

How to maintain a car with high mileage

Knowing when your used car needs a service

Ensure your used car passes its MOT first time

Petrol vs diesel: which is better?

Why you should always look at the history before buying a used car

Top 5 car brands with low maintenance

The importance of test driving a used car

Our top tips for getting your car winter ready

Keeping your car up and running with our top ten used car maintenance tips

Important things you should inspect before buying a used car

Considerations of selling a car that’s on finance

Common questions you should ask the seller before buying a used car

Our favourite used cars with low insurance costs

How to reduce the ownership costs of your car

Comparing used cars – what should you look for?

7 tips on buying a used car

4 reasons you should choose a used car over a new one

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London Road, Harlow, United Kingdom, CM17 9AN

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Reg. Company Number: 4907341

VAT Reg. No. 830236069

Reg Office: London Road, Harlow, United Kingdom, CM17 9AN

Reg. Company Number: 4907341

VAT Reg. No. 830236069

Financial disclosure

Vanwise Group Limited is an appointed representative of Automotive Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Automotive Compliance Ltd.’s FCA Reference number is 497010. Automotive Compliance Ltd.’s permitted business is to act as Principal for a network of motor dealer Appointed Representatives who act as Credit Brokers for introduction to finance providers, acting on behalf of the lender. You can check this on the Consumer Credit Register by visiting the FCA's website https://register.fca.org.uk/ or by contacting the FCA on 0800 1116768.

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