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Tax your car online or at the Post Office (2025 update)
Find out how to tax your car online and in-person to be able to legally drive your car in the UK.
Advice2 years ago
UK seat belt laws in 2025
Even a few minutes without wearing a seat belt on the road may land you an on-the-spot fine of £100 if caught. Here’s everything you need to know...
Advice2 years ago
Transfer number plates online or using a V317 Form
Learn how to transfer your private number plates to another car using the V317 Form.
Advice2 years ago
The complete guide to provisional driving licences for 2025
A provisional driving licence is the first step to starting your driving journey. Find out how to apply, renew or change your address on your...
Advice2 years ago
Renewing your driving licence (2025 update)
Find out when your driving licence is due to be renewed and how to apply with the DVLA.
Advice2 years ago
Reporting potholes and the damage they cause to your car
Potholes are becoming an increasing problem in the UK: here’s how to report a pothole and how to claim compensation if a pothole has damaged your car.
Advice2 years ago
Your V5C logbook explained (2025 update)
Car buying and selling is incomplete without a V5C. Learn more about how to use a logbook to access your vehicle registration details.
Advice2 years ago
V62 form: how to order your new logbook in 2025
You'll have to use a V62 form to get a new logbook when you buy a new car, or replace a logbook you've lost. Here's where you can get one, and how...
Advice2 years ago
How long do penalty points stay on your driving licence
Committing a driving offence can land you points on your licence. Find out how long they stay on your licence and how to check penalty points online...
Advice2 years ago
How to change the address on your driving licence (full or provisional)
Changing the address on your driving licence is free and easy. Find out how to update your address online and by post.
Advice2 years ago
How to save money when running a car
Simple tips on how to reduce your car's running costs and save money.
Guide2 years ago
Top 11 tips for winter driving essentials 2025
Use our driving in snow and winter checklist to ensure you’ve got all the winter essential preparations in place for driving safely in snow and icy...
Advice2 years ago
Tips for driving abroad in 2025
Here’s everything you need to know about driving in the EU and beyond, including licence and insurance required, laws to keep in mind and more so...
Advice3 years ago
What are keyless cars? How to prevent thefts?
Keyless cars offer ease and convenience and are becoming increasingly popular. However, the rate of keyless entry car thefts is going up as well.
News3 years ago
Autumn Budget 2023: what does it mean for UK drivers
While this year’s Autumn Budget didn’t provide too much information about how the government’s planning on supporting the UK’s drivers and...
News3 years ago
Living with a… Ford Fiesta Vignale Edition (Final report)
Ford thinks its Vignale trim can turn a humble Fiesta into a compact luxury car - we're living with one to find out if it really can
Long-term review3 years ago
UK Clean Air Zones and ULEZ 2025: Everything you need to know
London’s ULEZ has expanded, and more UK cities are adopting clean air zones. Find out what this means for you and find ULEZ compliant cars for sale.
Advice4 years ago
New 75 plates: what do UK number plates mean?
25 and 75 plates will be in market in 2025 - here's everything you need to know before you get one.
Advice4 years ago
Living with a… Honda E (FINAL REPORT)
It's the coolest new electric car on the block but what's the Honda E like to live with?
Long-term review4 years ago
Extended car warranties explained
When the new-car warranty on your car expires, you have several options if you want to continue with cover.
Advice4 years ago

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