Category: Driving
Can you insure a car if you are not the registered keeper? What UK insurers actually care about
Not the registered keeper on the V5C? Here is when you can still insure the car in the UK, where drivers get caught out, and why fronting is the real risk.
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Passed with advisories? What an MOT advisory really means and what to fix first
An MOT advisory is not an automatic fail, but it should not be ignored. Here is what advisories mean in the UK, what is different from a minor defect, and how to decide what to repair first.
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Supervising a learner driver? The UK rules, insurance checks and easy mistakes to avoid
Helping a learner driver practise? Here are the UK supervision rules, insurance checks, L plate requirements and motorway restriction that catch families out.
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Buying a car without a logbook: how the V62 works and the warning signs to take seriously
Thinking of buying a car with no V5C? Here is how the V62 route works, when it is routine, and the warning signs that should make UK buyers slow down or walk away.
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Failed its MOT? The legal checklist for getting home, arranging repairs and booking a retest
If your car has failed its MOT, what you can do next depends on whether the old certificate is still valid, whether the defect is dangerous and whether the car is still roadworthy.
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How long does a speeding ticket take to arrive in the UK? What the 14-day rule really means
Caught by a speed camera and waiting for the post? Here is when the first notice should arrive, why your own letter can still come later, and what to do next.
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Speed awareness course explained: who gets offered one, what it costs and when you still get points
A practical UK guide to speed awareness courses, including who gets offered one, typical speed thresholds, current cost examples and when you still get points.
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MOT history check: how to spot used car red flags before you buy
A free GOV.UK MOT history check can reveal repeated advisories, odd mileage changes and other warning signs before you buy a used car.
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Do electric cars pay road tax in the UK? 2026 EV tax rules explained
Electric cars now pay road tax in the UK. Here is what EV owners and buyers need to know about the 2026 rules, including the standard rate, older EVs and the expensive car supplement.
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How to check if your car is ULEZ compliant: petrol, diesel and TfL rules explained
A clear UK guide to checking ULEZ compliance, including the petrol and diesel standards that matter and the mistakes that catch drivers out.
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Tyre pressure warning light MOT fail UK: when TPMS becomes a problem
A tyre pressure warning light can fail an MOT in the UK if the car is subject to TPMS rules and the system shows a fault or active warning.
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Windscreen chip MOT fail UK: when it passes and when it does not
A windscreen chip can fail an MOT in the UK if it is large enough, badly placed or affects the driver’s view of the road.
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