Tag: Safety
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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Penalty points on your licence: the 3-year, 4-year and 11-year rules UK drivers mix up
A clear UK guide to how long penalty points stay on your driving licence, what counts for a totting-up ban, why new drivers face stricter rules and how to check your live record.
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Brake pads or brake discs? The wear signs, warning noises and likely UK garage bill
Not every brake warning means the same bill. Here is how UK drivers can tell whether the likely problem is brake pads, brake discs or both, and what usually changes the cost.
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Thinking about a Cat S or Cat N car? Read this before the cheap price wins you over
Cat S or Cat N? This UK guide explains the real difference, the checks that matter and when a repaired write-off is worth considering.
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Used car recall check: the 5-minute UK search to run before you pay a deposit
Buying used? This free GOV.UK recall check can reveal unresolved safety work before you travel or pay a deposit.
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Battery warning light on? What UK drivers should check first and when to stop driving
A battery warning light usually means a charging problem rather than just a flat battery. Here is what UK drivers should check first, when to stop driving and which fault often sits behind it.
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