Oil warning light on? Read the colour first, then decide whether to drive
A UK-focused guide to what a red or amber oil warning light usually means, what to check safely and when driving on risks serious engine damage.
Read More
Author: Alex Porter
Taxing a car without insurance: the UK rule that still catches new keepers out
Tax and insurance are separate UK legal duties. Here is when an uninsured car can still cause trouble, and the order to sort things properly.
Read More
Why does your car battery keep going flat? The checks to make before you buy another one
If your car battery keeps going flat, the cause is not always the battery itself. Here are the UK checks worth making before you pay for a replacement, charger or alternator work.
Read More
Can you insure a SORN car? The off-road cover worth knowing before you cancel your policy
Yes, you can insure a SORN car in the UK, but the cover is different from ordinary road insurance. Here is when you do not legally need insurance, when laid-up cover is worth it and what to sort before the car goes back on the road.
Read More
Overdue car service: when waiting a few weeks is manageable and when it starts costing real money
An overdue car service is not automatically illegal, but it can start costing you in warranty claims, reliability and resale. Here is the practical UK answer on what matters and what to do next.
Read More