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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

motor insurance database
Motoring admin

What is the Motor Insurance Database?

Our reader was involved in an accident with a driver they think might be uninsured. Someone mentioned the Motor Insurance Database (MID) to them. Here we explain what it is…

By James Foxall27th July 202223rd September 2022
guernsey number plate
Motoring admin

I’m importing a car from Guernsey. Do I get insurance with the Guernsey number plate or ask them to leave it blank until I get the new number plate?

Our reader is bringing a car to the UK from Guernsey with a Guernsey number plate. They need to alert the (Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency) DVLA in order to tax…

By James Foxall30th June 20228th July 2022
lost the documents
Motoring admin

My partner has lost the documents for his car. He’s now sold it and the new owner needs to tax the car. Can he get copies of the document?

Our reader’s grandmother who suffers from dementia apparently threw the paperwork away. They then sold the car, thinking it wouldn’t be a problem if they declared it to the new…

By James Foxall7th June 202223rd August 2022
moped licence
Motoring admin

I want to switch to two wheels. What moped licence do I need?

Our reader lives in the London low emissions zone and wants to stop using their car for a short but awkward daily commute, taking a scooter instead. The moped licence…

By James Foxall3rd May 202216th June 2022
car tax more expensive
Motoring admin

Why is car tax more expensive on our current Ford Fiesta than our previous one with the same engine?

The world of car tax is a strange one. Our reader has a Ford Fiesta with a 999cc EcoBoost engine. His current annual tax bill is £155. Yet on his…

By James Foxall7th April 202231st May 2022
multiple recalls
Motoring admin

I’ve owned a car for 16 months and it’s had multiple recalls. Is this normal? Should I still have confidence in the car?

Our reader bought a brand-new Toyota Yaris Cross in November 2020. Since then the car has had three recalls. They want to know if it’s normal for brand new cars…

By James Foxall24th March 202212th May 2022
salary sacrifice
Motoring admin

My company is offering a salary sacrifice scheme for a car. Is this a good way to run a new car?

Salary sacrifice schemes have been around for a few years now. In the most basic terms, the employee gives up a portion of their salary. In return the company puts…

By James Foxall3rd March 202221st April 2022
cost of car insurance
Motoring admin

I always shop around but why is the cost of car insurance still rising?

Insurance is one of those motoring must-haves. A bit like fuel, we don’t like paying for it but nonetheless have to. Until recently, motor insurance costs were dropping as rapidly…

By James Foxall3rd February 202223rd March 2022
charge an electric car
Motoring admin

I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?

The EVHS is the Electric Vehicle Homecharging Scheme (EVHS). It was put in place to encourage drivers to buy electric cars by reducing the cost of having a home charging…

By James Foxall22nd December 202117th November 2022
insurance admin fee
Motoring admin

I’ve been charged insurance admin fees for changing some personal details. Is this legal?

You’re not alone to be infuriated by insurers charging on top of your premium for extra services. Insurance admin fees are one of the bugbears for the modern driver and…

By James Foxall14th December 202110th February 2022

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