Tag: Driving
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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Commuting is not business use, until it is: the UK journeys that change your car insurance class
Driving to one regular workplace is usually commuting. Driving as part of your job is usually business use. Here is how UK drivers can tell the difference before a claim tests it.
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How fast can you drive on a space saver spare wheel? The 50mph rule, motorway limits and when to stop
A practical UK guide to space saver spare wheels, including the 50mph rule, motorway use, distance limits and when you should stop and call for help.
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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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Replacing a lost MOT certificate in the UK: the free online route and the V5C detail that catches people out
Lost your MOT certificate? This UK guide explains the free GOV.UK replacement route, the 11-digit V5C number you need, when an MOT centre can still charge up to £10, and when a paper copy is not worth chasing.
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Off to the bodyshop? What a courtesy car usually covers in the UK, and the costs that still land on you
Courtesy car cover sounds simple until you need it. Here is what UK drivers usually get, what often gets excluded, and the costs that can still catch you out.
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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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Your driving licence is not your V5C: the two address changes to make after moving house
Moved house? Updating your driving licence does not update your V5C. Here is the UK process, what is free, and the mistakes that lead to fines or lost post.
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Trying to tax a car with no MOT? What the DVLA blocks, what is exempt and what to do next
If your MOT has expired, you usually cannot tax the car until it passes again. Here is the DVLA rule, the exemptions and the legal next step.
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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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Shortlisting a used car? Check its Clean Air Zone costs before you agree a price
Buying a used car soon? A quick Clean Air Zone check can reveal daily charges that change the real cost of ownership before you pay a deposit.
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