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Insurers call for clampdown on salvaged car loopholes

Write-offs explained

An insurance company may deem a damaged car unsafe or uneconomical to repair. This is known as a write-off.
Published 07 December 2021

SORN rules explained

If don’t intend to drive for a period of time, you can save money by declaring their car off the road using a Statutory Off Road Notification.
Published 01 December 2021
Checking your engine's oil

How to choose the right oil

Car engines produce a great deal of heat and friction and it’s oil that keeps all the internal parts moving smoothly.
Published 25 November 2021
Is it illegal to park on zig-zag lines outside schools?

Zig-zag lines explained

Yellow zig-zag lines on the road are most often seen outside schools, yet many motorists are still unsure as to what they mean.
Published 25 November 2021
Ford introduces key fob with "sleep mode" that prevents keyless car thefts

Key fob signal blocking explained

Some of the recent surge in car thefts has been attributed to the rise of keyless entry. Here's how to reduce the chances of it happening.
Published 24 November 2021
Volkswagen to launch 2,400 electric vehicle chargers in the UK

Cost of charging an electric car

It can be cheaper than filling with petrol or diesel, but what's the real price you pay when it comes to charging an electric car?
Published 19 November 2021
Driving advice for Advanced Stop Lines (bike boxes)

Are you allowed to stop your car in bike boxes?

The law on entering an Advanced Stop Lines for drivers and motorcyclists.
Published 15 November 2021
VAN 1TY: five-fold rise in personalised numberplates

How to add a private plate

There can be a lot of reasons why you might want to add a private plate to your car. Here we explain how you go about it.
Published 12 November 2021
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What to do if you hit a parked car

What to do if you hit a parked car - the rules, laws and tips to avoid penalty points, fines and more.
Published 12 November 2021
Can you park on single or double yellow lines?

Parking on yellow lines explained

Yellow lines mark the edges of roads where local authorities don't want you to park, but what is the law on the subject?
Published 10 November 2021

Driving in bus lanes

It can be illegal to drive in bus lanes at certain times and it carries a fine.
Published 29 October 2021
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Driving without car insurance is illegal in UK

Drivers often complain about high cost of car insurance but is essential to have if you want to legally drive a car in the UK.
Published 25 October 2021