Tag: Safety
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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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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Part-worn tyres in the UK: when the saving is real, and when it is a safety gamble
Part-worn tyres can look like a bargain, but UK rules are stricter than many drivers realise. Here is how to tell when a used tyre might be acceptable, when it is false economy, and why cheap new rubber is often the smarter buy.
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How to make a pothole damage claim in the UK without losing the evidence that matters
Hit a pothole and damaged a tyre, wheel or suspension part? This UK guide explains who to claim from, what evidence matters most and how to avoid the mistakes that weaken a pothole damage claim.
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No, speed camera vans do not need warning signs: the UK rules drivers keep getting wrong
A clear UK guide to whether speed camera vans need signs, whether hidden cameras are legal, and which road signs really matter if you want to stay out of trouble.
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Can you drive to an MOT without tax or insurance? The UK rule most drivers get wrong
A booked MOT can create a narrow road-use exemption in the UK, but it does not wipe out the need for insurance or a roadworthy car.
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Can a child sit in the front seat of a car in the UK? The rules on airbags, child seats and the exceptions parents should know
Yes, a child can sometimes sit in the front seat of a car in the UK, but only if the restraint, airbag and seating rules are right. Here is the practical version parents actually need.
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Puncture on a run-flat tyre? What UK drivers should do before they book a repair or order a replacement
Run-flat tyres can buy you time after a puncture, but UK drivers often get caught out on repair rules, replacement choices and how far they should really drive.
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All-season tyres in the UK: the simple way to decide if they are right for you
A practical UK guide to who all-season tyres suit, when summer or winter tyres make more sense, and the marking to look for before you buy.
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Buying tyres? How to read the size, load index and speed rating on your sidewall
A practical UK guide to the numbers and letter on your tyre sidewall, so you can order the right replacement the first time.
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Buying used? Run this free UK car recall check before you hand over the money
A UK car recall check is free, quick and far more useful than many buyers realise. Here is how to check a used car for outstanding safety recalls, what the results mean and what to do before you pay.
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Tyre tread depth in the UK: what 1.6mm really means and how MOT testers judge it
The UK legal minimum tyre tread depth is 1.6mm for most cars, but the part many drivers miss is where that depth has to be measured and what else can still fail an MOT.
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