Do I need a special licence for trailer towing with a car?
Trailer towing – and that includes caravans, horseboxes and even jet skis ‑ is a legal minefield. The minimum you need is a full driving licence to tow anything. What…
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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
Do I have to take my Astra to a Vauxhall dealer to preserve the manufacturer warranty?
A manufacturer warranty on a new car is a nice bit of free insurance and it’s important to keep it valid. You don’t have to use the manufacturer’s garage or…
Can I reject a car after owning it for 10 months?
Our reader has lost patience with a car that has broken down seven times in the past 10 months. They want to know whether they can reject it, claiming it’s…
Do I have to pay excess mileage charges after the Voluntary Termination of a PCP?
Increasing numbers of people who’re struggling to keep up with their car finance payments are applying for Voluntary Terminations. And we’ve been contacted by drivers who want to know where…
I was the innocent party in a non-fault accident. Should I report it to my insurer?
Every driver must have motor insurance. When you have an accident, even if it wasn’t your fault, or you don’t plan on claiming, you should tell your insurer. What is…
Is it true I can legally game on my phone while at the wheel?
The answer is yes and no. The government introduced the law outlawing using handheld mobile phones at the wheel in 2003. This was before smartphones were a feature of people’s…
What is a VIN and where do I find it?
The letters VIN stand for Vehicle Identification Number. Each vehicle has one and it’s very important for a hatful of reasons. What is the VIN? The Vehicle Identification Number is…
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…
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…