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
Electric and Hybrid
Pay per mile for electric cars from 2028: what it means for EV and plug-in hybrid drivers
Electric vehicle excise duty arrives in April 2028. Here is what the 3p-a-mile charge means for EV and plug-in hybrid running costs
Electric and Hybrid
The Electric Car Grant: who qualifies for up to £3,750 and which cars it covers
The UK Electric Car Grant launched in July 2025. Here is how it works, what you can save and which cars qualify for the discount
Road Trips and Days Out
The winter boot kit: what to carry in the car and what is a waste of space
A practical UK guide to what is worth packing from November to March, split into essentials, nice to have and not worth it, with costs
Running Costs
What winter really does to your fuel use, battery and EV range
Cold weather cuts petrol economy by up to 24%, drains 12V batteries and strips 20-30% from EV range. Here is what to expect and what to do
Motor finance compensation: should you claim, and how
The FCA has set up a free redress scheme for motor finance agreements from 2007 to 2024. Here is what you need to know before the 2027 deadline
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