Tag: 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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Taking the car to Europe? The UK paperwork checklist to finish before the ferry
A practical UK checklist for driving your own car to Europe, covering licences, IDPs, V5C documents, insurance, hired and leased cars, and the country-specific rules that can catch travellers out.
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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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MOT failure: when you can legally drive away, and when you cannot
A UK guide to driving after an MOT failure, including the difference between major and dangerous defects, an expired certificate and the repair appointment exception.
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No spare wheel? The 10-minute check to make before a puncture catches you out
Many cars now come with a repair kit, run-flat tyres or nothing useful at all. Here is how to find out what your car has, what to check and what to carry before a puncture.
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Petrol particulate filter warning light? Start with these checks, not a motorway blast
A petrol particulate filter warning is not a cue to ignore, modify or blindly thrash a car down the motorway. Here is the sensible UK diagnostic route, including the MOT implications.
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Can you tax a car for someone else? The paperwork matters more than whose card you use
A clear UK guide to taxing a car for somebody else, including the V5C, green new keeper slip, Post Office route and the paperwork mistakes that stop the process.
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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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Thinking about a private plate on a financed car? Check the V5C before you spend a penny
Can you put a private plate on a financed car in the UK? Often yes, but the V5C log book, lender consent and your exit plan matter more than many drivers realise.
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Proof of no-claims bonus: the documents your new insurer will want, and how to get them
Switching insurers is usually simple until the new one asks for proof of your no-claims bonus. Here is what UK drivers can normally use, what often gets rejected and how to avoid losing the discount over paperwork.
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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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