Category: Driving
Parking on the pavement is not one UK rule: check your nation before you leave the kerb
Can you park on the pavement in the UK? The answer changes between London, Scotland and the rest of the country. Here is the practical check to make before you leave the car.
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Where can you put a phone holder in your car legally?
A practical UK guide to placing a phone or sat-nav holder without blocking your view, risking distraction or mistaking hands-free for risk-free.
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Keep towing after 70: the driving-licence details caravan owners need to check
Turning 70 does not automatically end caravan towing, but licence categories, weight limits and renewal timing matter. Here is the UK checklist to run before your next trip.
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Passed your test less than two years ago? Why 6 points can put you back to learner status
New drivers in the UK face a much stricter penalty-points rule than experienced motorists. Here is what 6 points really means, how provisional points carry over and what happens if your licence is revoked.
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Can you drive another car on fully comp insurance? Check before you borrow the keys
Fully comp insurance does not automatically let you drive someone else’s car. Here is how DOC cover works in the UK, what to check, and when temporary cover is the safer option.
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Private plate insurance: what actually changes, what usually does not and where drivers get caught out
Putting a private plate on your car usually will not transform your premium, but it can create insurance problems fast if your registration details drift out of sync. Here is what UK drivers need to update, what cover to check and where the real risks sit.
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You can mix E10 and E5 petrol, but older UK cars should check this first
Mixed E10 and E5 in the same tank? GOV.UK says that is safe for compatible cars, but older petrol vehicles still need the checker before you rely on regular unleaded.
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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.
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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.
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Buying a tow car? Read the plates and weight limits before you choose
If you are shopping for a car to tow with in the UK, do not stop at the headline towing figure. This guide explains the licence, VIN plate, gross train weight, trailer and equipment checks that matter before you buy.
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Lost the log book? The DVLA route for making a SORN without a V5C
Need to declare a car off the road but the V5C is missing? This UK guide explains the DVLA route for making a SORN without a log book, what forms you need, what it costs and when the SORN starts.
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Put petrol in a diesel? The first five things to do before you turn the key
Put petrol in a diesel by mistake? Here is the UK step-by-step: what to do immediately, what happens if you started the engine, what a drain can cost, and when insurance or breakdown cover may help.
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