Category: Driving
Car still showing uninsured on askMID or Navigate? What UK drivers should do before they risk a fine
A practical UK guide to the insurance database delay that can leave a newly covered car showing as uninsured, plus what MIB says to do and when to chase your insurer.
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Planning your MOT day: how long the test usually takes, whether you can wait and when a retest is free
A clear UK guide to how long an MOT usually takes, why a one-hour test can still turn into a longer appointment, when you can wait at the garage and when a retest is free.
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Drive-away insurance for a newly bought car: the UK options that actually work on collection day
A practical UK guide to drive-away insurance, temporary cover and annual policy options when you need to buy a car and get it home legally the same day.
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Can you drive to an MOT without tax or insurance? The UK rule most drivers get wrong
A booked MOT can create a narrow road-use exemption in the UK, but it does not wipe out the need for insurance or a roadworthy car.
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AdBlue delete in the UK: why the quick fix can turn into an MOT, insurance and resale headache
Thinking about an AdBlue delete? Here is what UK drivers need to know about MOT risk, insurance declarations, resale issues and safer alternatives.
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Forgot to pay the ULEZ charge? What happens next, what it costs and when you can still fix it
Missed a ULEZ payment in London? Here is the real deadline, the current penalty, and the quickest way to check whether you owe anything before it gets more expensive.
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Get a DVLA licence check code in minutes: what you need, how it works and when to generate a fresh one
Need to share your driving record with a hire company, employer or dealer? Here is how to get a DVLA licence check code, what details you need and why timing matters.
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Car tax Direct Debit still running? What should happen after you sell, scrap or SORN a vehicle
If your car tax Direct Debit is still active after you sell, scrap or SORN a vehicle, here is what DVLA says should happen, when refunds are sent and what to do if a payment is still taken.
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Turning 70 soon? How to renew your driving licence online, by post and without getting caught out
A clear Great Britain guide to renewing your driving licence at 70, including the free online DVLA route, the postal forms, eyesight rules and when you can still drive while your application is being processed.
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Can a child sit in the front seat of a car in the UK? The rules on airbags, child seats and the exceptions parents should know
Yes, a child can sometimes sit in the front seat of a car in the UK, but only if the restraint, airbag and seating rules are right. Here is the practical version parents actually need.
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Dash cam rules in the UK: where to mount one, when it can fail an MOT and the privacy points drivers miss
A practical UK guide to dash cam rules, including the safest mounting position, MOT visibility limits and the privacy points drivers often miss.
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Changing cars? How to transfer your insurance to the new one before collection day
Most UK insurers let you move an existing policy to a different car, but the timing, the repricing and the database updates catch drivers out. Here is how to switch cover cleanly before collection day.
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