How much do we pay in fuel tax on petrol and diesel?
A large chunk of what UK drivers pay for fuel goes directly to the government. Without this fuel tax, petrol and diesel would be quite cheap. Official UK figures show…
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Tax, insurance and other admin around cars isn’t that exciting. But it’s vital. Follow our top tips and it’ll help you to save money
I’m interested in a car but it’s Category N. What do the insurance write off categories mean?
Insurance write off categories are important to understand for two reasons. First, cars that are being sold can fall into these categories. And the categories changed recently so they might…
Someone said charging electric cars on the street is free. Is that true?
The whole area of charging electric cars is a confusing one. Some are free; some most definitely aren’t. Read on to find out more. Some public chargers are free If…
I recently got three points for speeding. How long will they be on my licence?
Points for speeding are the same thing as having your licence endorsed. It’s a simple way for the authorities to punish drivers for breaches of motoring law. Read on to…
Is getting a dropped kerb easy? I want to turn my front garden into off-street parking
For many of us ‑ particularly city dwellers ‑ off-street parking is the Holy Grail. But to turn the area in front of your property into a car park you…
How can I unsorn my car with a lost registration document?
A Statutory Off Road Notification or SORN is when you tell the DVLA that you will not be driving your car. It is a way of not paying car tax…
Do I need special car insurance to be a delivery driver?
Like the person who asks the question, a lot of people have been furloughed or lost their jobs. And with more of us than ever relying on online ordering, openings…
If I take advantage of the MOT extension scheme, will my insurance still cover me?
We’ve had various questions around this subject and the answer isn’t as cut and dried as perhaps it should be. Read on to find out more. What does the MOT…
I declared my car SORN for lockdown. I now want to drive again. How do I unSORN it?
Declaring a car SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification) is a simple way to save money. It means you can stop paying tax on the car and you don’t have to insure…
The oil price has collapsed. Why isn’t the price of fuel falling in line with it?
For the first time ever, a barrel of oil has seen negative prices. Although it’s probably a bit much to expect fuel retailers to pay us to fill up our…