MOT and the Law
How to appeal a parking charge or penalty notice, and when it is worth it
A plain-English guide to the appeal process for council penalty charge notices and private parking charges, with time limits and evidence tips
MOT and the Law
Failed your MOT? What happens next and when you can still drive away
Dangerous, major and minor MOT failures explained: when you can drive, the 10 working day retest rule, fines and what happens to your insurance
MOT and the Law
Driving test rule changes in 2026: what learners and parents need to know
Three DVSA rule changes from spring 2026 affect how learners in England, Scotland and Wales book, change and cancel their practical driving test
MOT and the Law
Car tax in 2026: what you pay, and how the expensive car supplement works
Plain English guide to 2026/27 VED rates, first-year charges, the expensive car supplement and how electric cars are taxed
MOT and the Law
Clocks go back on 25 October: how to drive safely in the dark
UK clocks go back on 25 October 2026. Here is what to check on your car before the first dark commutes arrive
MOT and the Law
MOT advisories explained: what needs attention and when
An MOT advisory is a warning, not a failure. Here is what each category means, how to prioritise repairs and what you must not ignore