Tag: Driving
Missing wheel nut MOT rules: when it’s a major fail and when it’s dangerous
A missing wheel nut, bolt or stud can fail an MOT in the UK. Here’s what testers look for, when it becomes a major or dangerous defect, and what to fix before test day.
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Best cars for elderly passengers in the UK: 5 easy-access choices for comfort and confidence
Looking for a car that is easy for older passengers to get into and comfortable to ride in? These five UK picks are the ones to shortlist first.
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Which family cars are best for motorway driving in the UK? 5 relaxed long-distance picks
These 5 family cars suit UK motorway miles best, with the comfort, refinement, safety tech and luggage space that matter on long trips.
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Mini Cooper phone holders: 5 mounts that work with the cabin, not against it
Looking for the best phone holder for a Mini Cooper? These five UK-friendly mounts are the sensible shortlist if you want a secure fit without wrecking the cabin layout.
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Audi’s updated Q4 e-tron: the UK detail buyers should not ignore
Audi’s refreshed Q4 e-tron gets more range, quicker charging and bidirectional charging tech, but the key question for UK buyers is which of those upgrades will actually make it onto the final British spec sheet.
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Used Ford EcoSport problems: what to check before you buy
Used Ford EcoSport problems to look for include weak service history on 1.0 EcoBoost cars, diesel DPF trouble, clutch wear, suspension knocks and unresolved recalls.
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Best roof bars for family cars UK: 5 quiet systems worth shortlisting
The best roof bars for family cars in the UK are not always the most expensive. Here are 5 quiet, secure and easy-fit systems worth shortlisting for estates, SUVs and seven-seaters.
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Best tyre inflator for cars UK: 5 smart buys worth keeping in the boot
The best tyre inflator for most UK drivers is a fast 12V digital unit with auto-stop, a long cable and a clear screen. Here are the car-friendly options worth buying.
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HMRC’s public EV charging VAT appeal: why this matters far beyond a tax row
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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Pothole funding warnings for councils: what actually changes for drivers
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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Tuesday Motoring Brief: Truck ZEV Pressure, Peugeot’s Hybrid Reset and a New Urban Delivery EV
Today’s Motoring Mojo briefing looks at SMMT’s warning on stalled zero-emission HGV uptake, Peugeot’s Euro 7-driven plug-in hybrid naming changes and Stellantis Pro One’s UK debut for the Fiat Professional TRIS.
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Monday Motoring Roundup: Bridge Repairs, Pothole Pressure and a Stronger Van Network
Today’s key motoring updates include a new fund for ageing road structures, tougher pothole accountability for councils, fresh investment in UK van retail and a stronger Q1 for Stellantis in Europe.
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