All you need to know about driving in snow
The first thing to remember about driving in snow is that cars can do things on super-slippery surfaces that we aren’t used to in the UK. First and probably most…
Category: Driving
We make using your car easy. Topics we explain include dealing with a breakdown, stopping car theft and choosing driving instructors
How do I drive an automatic car in snow?
If you want to drive an automatic car in snow there are a few things it’s important to remember. But broadly speaking, the principles are the same as driving any…
Can I request CCTV footage of my car being damaged in a car park?
CCTV is an increasingly common part of our lives. If your car is involved in an accident, there’s a good chance CCTV footage will capture the moment and possibly even…
Driving through a flood: a guide
Flood water and cars aren’t the best of friends. It’s possible to write a car off by driving through flood water that’s too deep. But even if you navigate flooded…
Is it illegal to park in front of a driveway?
Is it illegal to park in front of a driveway? It might not be but it’s certainly inconsiderate to the owner of the house, it can be dangerous and it’s…
Faraday boxes: the complete guide to car key signal blockers
Some of our most frequently asked questions are about Faraday boxes for car keys so we thought we’d pool all of our knowledge and create a comprehensive guide to car…
Is undertaking illegal in the UK?
Undertaking – where a vehicle on an inner lane passes one in an outer lane ‑ is not illegal in the UK, even if it is unwise. Is undertaking on…
What do I do if I’ve had my number plate stolen? I just received a speeding fine for driving on a road I’d never been on
Criminals clone cars – give them new identities – using a stolen number plate. It can result in no end of trouble for the innocent party, largely because some authorities…
What cars are ULEZ compliant? How do I know if my car is allowed in the ULEZ zone?
What cars are ULEZ compliant? How do I know if my car is allowed in the ULEZ zone? The London Ultra Low Emissions Zone has expanded. It now means any…
What are smart motorways and will they be banned?
Smart motorways increase carriageway capacity without going to the expense and disruption of building new carriageways. There are various applications of the smart motorway concept. Loosely speaking, the hard shoulder…