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door mirror
Driving

I had my driver’s door mirror wiped off while parked. How legal is driving my car now?

With cars getting bigger and towns and cities getting more congested, it’s hardly surprising that drivers frequently damage or even wipe off door mirrors. But what is the law regarding…

By James Foxall30th July 202017th August 2020
special car insurance
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall11th June 20206th July 2020
impaired vision
Driving

What really are the rules around driving with impaired vision?

If you suspect your eyesight isn’t as good as it might be, you shouldn’t get in a car. Not being able to see properly is at the very least an…

By James Foxall28th May 20206th July 2020
mot extension
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall26th May 20206th July 2020
replacement tyres
Maintenance, Tyres

My car needs replacement tyres. Can I do this during COVID-19 lockdown?

The government has postponed the MOT test due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite this, it’s still our duty to ensure our cars remain roadworthy. And if your car needs…

By James Foxall12th May 20206th July 2020
declaring vehicle sorn
Buying + selling, Motoring admin

How difficult is declaring vehicle SORN for the used car buyer

SORN stands for Statutory Off-road Notification and is a legal way of keeping a car without taxing it or getting an MOT or insurance for it. They’re easy to get…

By James Foxall10th September 20196th July 2020
problems with ABS
Mechanical

How do I know if my car has problems with ABS brakes?

ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. It’s been fitted to all new cars since 2004. The aim of it is to help drivers to maintain control when they’re braking heavily.…

By James Foxall3rd September 20196th July 2020
police stop my car
Driving

What should I do if the police stop my car?

Being stopped by the police is a by-product of life as a driver. Some people may never have been pulled over, others will have been stopped multiple times. How you…

By James Foxall15th August 20196th July 2020
car brakes squeak
Mechanical

My car brakes squeak when I slow down. What does it mean?

After its steering, the brakes are probably the most important of your car’s controls. Sometimes car brakes squeak, squeal or screech depending on your viewpoint and the problem. This can…

By James Foxall16th July 20196th July 2020
car glass tinting
Driving

I want privacy glass on my car. How legal is car glass tinting?

The laws around car glass tinting are strict. The reason is that overly darkened glass can be dangerous in low light levels. And tinting glass so that it doesn’t conform…

By James Foxall27th June 201913th July 2020

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