A tribunal ruling briefly raised hopes that public EV charging could be taxed like domestic electricity at 5% rather than 20%. HMRC is appealing, which means one of the biggest fairness problems in UK motoring is still very much alive.
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A failed Seat Ibiza number plate light can cause an MOT failure if the lamp is inoperative, insecure or seriously damaged. Here is what testers check and how to fix it.
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Councils in England now have to publish annual pothole progress reports by 30 June or risk losing part of next year’s road-maintenance funding. The headline sounds tough, but the real question is whether the new reporting rules make local repair performance easier for drivers to judge.
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A Honda Jazz can fail its MOT for an exhaust leak if the leak is serious enough to affect emissions, security, noise or let fumes into the cabin. Here is what to check before test day.
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A worn Peugeot 3008 ball joint can fail an MOT for excessive play, risk of detachment or a dust cover that no longer keeps dirt out. Here is what testers check and what to do next.
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