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From Tax, MOT and Insurance to the history of a vehicle we have all you need to know about staying legal.

Is it actually illegal to undertake in the UK?
You’re always told not to undertake whilst learning to drive, so we look at what’s legal and what’s not.
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Car blind spots: how and why it is vital to check
Car blind spots: why checking your blind spots keeps you safe, how to look without veering off course, and the new tech that tells you there...
Car insurance write-offs explained for 2023
Car insurance write-off categories explained: Category A, B, N, S, C, and D. Find out when your car must be scrapped by law and when you can...
Rumours of ‘Tyre Tax’ on the way as experts say worn wheels are more harmful than fumes
Ministers of the Department for Transport (DfT) have hired consultants to advise on how to deal with tyre emissions
Unusual driving offences in the UK: beware of fines
Little-known driving offences that can land you in hot water. Avoid splashing pedestrians, flashing the lights, honking the horn, and free...
DVLA notifiable health issues: what you need to know
DVLA must be told if you have a health issue that may affect your driving. Find out: which issues must be reported, how to report them, and...
Is it legal to undertake cars on the motorway?
It's always seen as a big 'no-go' for us motorists, but is it legal?
Warning of £2.5k fine or even jail time for standing next to your car after drinking
Warnings have been issued to help deter people from drink driving in the run up to Christmas
‘Stealth’ speed camera van spotted in Northamptonshire as police go undercover
Local police have utilised a grey speed camera van in attempt to combat ‘dangerous road usage
Middle lane hogging – is there anything worse?
We want to know where middle lane hogging ranks on your list of motoring gripes
Multiple motorists perform shocking U-turn and drive the WRONG way up busy slip road to avoid traffic jam
A motorists has caught footage of several cars performing U-turns on a busy motorway to avoid queueing in a traffic jam
New drivers being targeted by ‘ghost brokers’ insurance scam
It’s thought up to 21,000 people in the UK have been victims of the scam
Who doesn’t want to reduce their insurance premium?
Our industry experts have provided their top tips for helping you to do just that…
Cyclists given priority as revised Highway Code comes into force
New guidance brought in but DfT slammed for staying silent
Drivers face new rules and restrictions in 2022
New rules of the road, speed restricting technology, and self-driving motorway cars await motorists in 2022.
GAP insurance for cars explained
GAP insurance explained including what it is, how it helps if your car is stolen or written off, and how to buy it.
Your Health and Driving
The Driving Standards Agency must be informed of any special needs when booking your practical/theory driving tests.
Do It Online – Apply For Your Driving Licence
Applying for a provisional driving licence online is convenient and straightforward.
Drivers risk lives waiting in wrong spot after motorway breakdown
Survey proves most motorists would risk their lives by waiting in the wrong place following a motorway breakdown.
Is it illegal to travel with your boot open?
Planning a Christmas clear-out? Make sure you know the rules on traveling with your boot open
Update Your V5C (Registration Document)
Or face the potential loss of your licence without even knowing about it.
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