Phil Hall

London, Surrey

Senior Editor at Heycar

Senior Editor @heycar_uk and sometime photographer.

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What is lane assist? | heycar

3 weeks ago | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

Home…GuidesWhat is lane assist? It's now so important to vehicle safety that Euro NCAP, the independent safety testing organisation, requires it in its five-star safety evaluations, and it's been a mandatory technology on most new cars since 2024. But how does it work, why is it so important, and are there any drawbacks?Here's everything you need to know. What is lane assist?
What is BMW iDrive? | heycar

1 month ago | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

Home…GuidesWhat is BMW iDrive? BMW's iDrive infotainment system was first introduced in the BMW 7 Series back in 2001. Over the years, it's evolved significantly, and in 2024 the latest iDrive 9 offers a cutting-edge, smartphone-like experience in many new BMW models. It's availanble across a wide range of cars, from the entry-level BMW 1 Series up to the luxurious BMW 8 Series flagship, and provides a streamlined interface for controlling navigation, entertainment, and in-car settings.
Best Cars For Dogs 2024

Oct 29, 2024 | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

Home…GuidesBest cars for dogs 2024The cars on this list all have the kind of boot that your four-legged friend dreams of. These cars' large boot openings mean they're easy to climb into, and there's no tall lip for your hound to leap over. Once in, they'll have plenty of space to stretch out. We have also chosen a car that will appeal to you, the owner.
Cat C, Cat D, Cat S & Cat N Car Meanings Explained

Aug 23, 2024 | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

Cat N car meaningFormerly known as Cat D, a Cat N car means that it hasn't suffered any structural damage and could even be legally drivable. This is the lowest class of insurance write-off and therefore the most likely to be fixed, put back on the road and sold. Category N damage is non-structural. The only reason the car is written off is because the insurer doesn’t think it makes financial sense to fix it. The insurance company will pay the owner what they’re entitled to.
How To SORN A Vehicle

Aug 20, 2024 | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

SORN stands for Statutory Off-Road Notification and is a legal way of owning a car while telling the authorities that you accept that you can’t drive your car on public roads. To SORN your vehicle, it must first be off the public road. Putting it in a garage or on a private drive is fine. Assuming you already own the car, to declare it SORN you simply need to contact the DVLA. You can do this over the phone, online, or by completing a V890 form and posting it to the DVLA. It’s that simple.
What Is ESP On A Car?

Aug 20, 2024 | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

What other functions does ESP make possible? ESP (its sensors and control unit) makes a vast array of new functions possible. ESP’s ability to activate the brakes means more and more modern cars come with a hill-hold function that will hold the car on the brakes while you engage the clutch. Hydraulic Brake Assist is another safety feature made possible by ESP.
What Are My Parking Rights?

Aug 20, 2024 | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

Home…GuidesWhat are my parking rights? We've all been there. You come home after a long day of work only to find someone's nicked that last parking space. Certain areas have to put up with more parking nuisances than others. If you live near a railway station that's used by commuters or are close to a school, you'll often find that parking issues can cause real friction. This is made worse if you're without a driveway or a set parking space.
What is Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)?

Jul 31, 2024 | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

How has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) changed? Like everything in a car, adaptive cruise control is constantly evolving – it is itself an evolution of cruise control. Try an early system out and you'll find its inputs are very clunky – it will accelerate you up to a cruise at break neck speed, slam on the brakes when it detects another car and clumsily operate the accelerator to keep you a set distance from the car in front. The latest systems are a lot less alarming.
Peugeot e-5008 Review 2024

Jul 21, 2024 | heycar.com | Phil Hall

Peugeot e-5008 Review 2024Sophisticated 7-seat electric SUVQuick overview Efficient and relaxing to drive Stylish and practical interior Impressive 8 year warranty Less ISOFIX fittings than previous model Manual seat adjustment seems stingy Better value electric SUVs if you don't need 7 seatsOverall verdictOn the insideDrivingCost to runPrices and SpecsCommon questionsOverall verdict on the Peugeot e-5008“There's a lot to like about the Peugeot e-5008.
What is AdBlue and does your diesel car need it? | heycar

Jun 7, 2024 | heycar.com | Enginehybrid ElectricPetrol Diesel |Phil Hall

What is AdBlue and why do we need it? AdBlue is an additive injected into the exhaust systems of modern diesel cars. The introduction of Euro 6 emissions standards made the introduction of AdBlue a necessity on modern diesel engines. That's because they produce nitrogen oxides (NOx) during the combustion process, which has been worsen respiratory conditions. The regulations put a strict limit on what NOx emissions were acceptable, and using AdBlue dramatically reduces those emissions.