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Learner driver rules in the UK
You can start learning to drive a car on your seventeenth birthday. You can apply for your provisional licence up to three months before…
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How to pass your driving theory test
Around 44% of people pass the theory test at the first attempt. That is lower than the practical test pass rate, which surprises people,…
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Who can supervise a learner driver, and how to do it well
Private practice is the cheapest way to get a learner ready for their test, and DVSA’s own figures say it works: they recommend about 22…
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Show me, tell me: all 21 driving test questions and answers
Every driving test includes two vehicle safety questions. The examiner asks one “tell me” question before you start the engine and one…
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What to expect on your driving test
The practical driving test lasts about 40 minutes and around half of the people who take it fail. The format has been the same since 2017,…
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How much does it cost to learn to drive, and how long does it take?
Most people who pass first time spend between £1,400 and £2,200 learning to drive. Most people who fail once spend closer to £2,600. The…
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Can you insure a car you don’t own?
Yes, you can insure a car you do not own. Insurers do it every day: for people driving a parent’s car, a partner’s car, a company car, a…
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Driving test pass rates by test centre: does where you sit the test matter?
Half of the people who take a driving test in Great Britain pass it. The national rate for the year to March 2026 was 50.0%, the highest…
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Car Insurance
Can you insure a SORN car, and should you?
A car with a Statutory Off Road Notification does not legally need insurance. That is the whole point of a SORN: it is the one way to keep…
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Can you tax a car without insurance?
In England, Scotland and Wales you can tax a car without proving it is insured. DVLA stopped checking insurance at the point of taxing in…
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What insurance group is my car in, and how much does it matter?
Every car sold in the UK is placed in one of 50 insurance groups. Group 1 is the cheapest to insure, group 50 the most expensive, and the…
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Car Maintenance
What happens when your car is impounded, and how to get it back
The police seize somewhere around 130,000 vehicles a year in the UK, and by far the most common reason is that the driver had no…
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Straightforward guides to cover, pricing, claims and getting the right policy for your needs.
Car Insurance
Can you insure a car you don’t own?
Yes, you can insure a car you do not own. Insurers do it every day: for people driving a parent’s car, a partner’s car, a company car, a…
Read MoreCar Insurance
Can you insure a SORN car, and should you?
A car with a Statutory Off Road Notification does not legally need insurance. That is the whole point of a SORN: it is the one way to keep…
Read MoreCar Insurance
Can you tax a car without insurance?
In England, Scotland and Wales you can tax a car without proving it is insured. DVLA stopped checking insurance at the point of taxing in…
Read MoreCar Insurance
What insurance group is my car in, and how much does it matter?
Every car sold in the UK is placed in one of 50 insurance groups. Group 1 is the cheapest to insure, group 50 the most expensive, and the…
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Other Drivers?
Does My Car Insurance Cover Other Drivers? No, not automatically. Only the policyholder and any named drivers explicitly listed on your…
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What Is Fronting on Car Insurance (and Why It’s Risky)?
Fronting is when a policy names an older or more experienced driver as the main, everyday driver of a car, when in reality a younger or…
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Practical advice on MOTs, servicing and keeping your car safe, reliable and road-ready.
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What happens when your car is impounded, and how to get it back
The police seize somewhere around 130,000 vehicles a year in the UK, and by far the most common reason is that the driver had no…
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Car Maintenance
Shock Absorber Replacement Cost
Shock absorber replacement costs £150 to £450 per axle pair on most cars, parts and labour included. Premium cars, adaptive dampers and…
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Car Maintenance
DPF Cleaning Cost: Clean, Regenerate or Replace?
A professional DPF clean costs £100 to £300 in the UK. A forced regeneration at a garage costs £80 to £150. A new filter costs £1,000 to…
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Car Maintenance
How Much Does an Air Con Regas Cost?
An air con regas typically costs between £50 and £120 for older cars, while newer vehicles can cost around £80 to £180. The main reason…
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Car Maintenance
Alternator Replacement Cost in the UK
Alternator replacement typically costs between £200 and £600 in the UK, with the average bill sitting at around £350. The alternator…
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Car Maintenance
Wheel Bearing Replacement Cost in the UK
A wheel bearing replacement typically costs between £150 and £400 per wheel at a UK garage. The price varies mainly because different cars…
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The latest changes affecting UK drivers, from road rules and Clean Air Zones to the wider car market.
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How to pass your driving theory test
Around 44% of people pass the theory test at the first attempt. That is lower than the practical test pass rate, which surprises people,…
Read MoreCar News
Show me, tell me: all 21 driving test questions and answers
Every driving test includes two vehicle safety questions. The examiner asks one “tell me” question before you start the engine and one…
Read MoreCar News
What to expect on your driving test
The practical driving test lasts about 40 minutes and around half of the people who take it fail. The format has been the same since 2017,…
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Car News
UK speed limits explained, including the 20mph rules
Britain has three national speed limits for cars, one rule for working out which applies when there is no sign, and a growing set of local…
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What to do if you hit an animal or a pedestrian while driving
Two kinds of collision have their own rules, and most drivers do not know them until they are standing on the verge working out what to…
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Driving licence categories and codes explained
The back of a UK photocard licence is a table of letters, dates and numbers that most people have never read. It tells you exactly what…
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Useful tips for buying, owning and driving a car, with clear answers to everyday motoring questions.
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Learner driver rules in the UK
You can start learning to drive a car on your seventeenth birthday. You can apply for your provisional licence up to three months before…
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
Who can supervise a learner driver, and how to do it well
Private practice is the cheapest way to get a learner ready for their test, and DVSA’s own figures say it works: they recommend about 22…
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
How much does it cost to learn to drive, and how long does it take?
Most people who pass first time spend between £1,400 and £2,200 learning to drive. Most people who fail once spend closer to £2,600. The…
Read MoreCar Tips/Hacks
Driving test pass rates by test centre: does where you sit the test matter?
Half of the people who take a driving test in Great Britain pass it. The national rate for the year to March 2026 was 50.0%, the highest…
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How to sell a car: the complete guide
Selling a car has three parts: deciding how to sell it, getting it ready, and doing the paperwork so that it stops being your…
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Child car seat safety guide
This child car seat safety guide explains how to choose, fit and use the right seat to keep your child safe while travelling. Making the…
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