Tag: Motoring
How to tax a car without a V5C in the UK, and the one situation that stops you
Lost the log book and need to tax a car? Here is what current keepers can still do legally in the UK, and why new buyers without the green slip get stuck.
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Should you add motor legal protection to your car insurance? What UK drivers actually get for the money
Motor legal protection can be useful, but only if the wording is decent. Here is what UK drivers usually get, what it excludes and when the add-on is worth paying for.
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Waiting for your new licence? When Section 88 still lets you drive in the UK, and when it does not
A practical UK guide to DVLA Section 88, including when you can keep driving while a licence application is being processed, the checks that matter and the situations that stop it.
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Replacing two tyres in the UK: why the new pair should usually go on the rear
If you are only replacing two tyres, the safest default is usually to fit the new pair to the rear axle. Here is when that rule applies, when AWD changes the answer and what UK drivers should check before paying.
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Do the maths before you buy a car service plan: 6 UK checks that stop an expensive mistake
Thinking about a dealer service plan? This UK guide explains what these plans usually include, where the value is real, and the six checks to make before you agree to a monthly payment.
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Dart Charge made simple: costs, payment deadlines and the £70 penalty to avoid
Using the Dartford Crossing? Here is what Dart Charge costs, when you have to pay, how the accounts differ and how to avoid a £70 penalty.
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Think your number plate has been cloned? Follow these UK steps before the next fine arrives
Unexpected parking tickets, ULEZ charges or speeding notices can be the first sign of number plate cloning. Here is the practical UK response that gives you the best chance of stopping the problem and getting penalties cancelled.
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Approved used cars: what the extra money should buy you, and when it is worth paying
Approved used cars often cost more than similar used stock. Here is what that premium should actually buy you in the UK, and how to tell when it is worth paying.
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UK booster seat rules: when a child can move to the seat belt, and when they cannot
The UK booster seat rules are mostly about height before age. Here is when a child can stop using a booster, where taxis and short unexpected journeys change the answer, and the mistakes parents should avoid.
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Selling a deceased person’s car in the UK: the DVLA steps, V5C paperwork and when probate may matter
How to handle the DVLA paperwork, V5C, tax refund and estate checks when selling a deceased person’s car in the UK.
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A fresh MOT pass is not enough: how to read a used car’s MOT history before you buy
A used car can pass its MOT and still be a risky buy. Here is how UK buyers should read the MOT history properly, spot the warning signs and ask the right questions before paying.
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Used car paperwork checklist: 7 records worth checking before the deal is done
A UK used car can look tidy and still come with risky paperwork. This checklist covers the V5C, MOT, service records, finance checks, warranty wording and the receipt you should get before money changes hands.
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