How difficult is declaring a vehicle SORN?
SORN stands for Statutory Off-road Notification and is a legal way of keeping a car without taxing, insuring or getting an MOT for it. It is a simple way to…
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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
I’ve had lots of niggling problems with a used car. What are my consumer rights?
It pays for car owners to know their consumer rights. That way, if you’re not happy with the service from a dealer, you know the next steps to take. You…
How do I know if I’m looking at flood damaged cars?
The risk of buying flood damaged cars in the UK is minimal ‑ so far in 2019. But in other parts of the world it’s a very real danger. And…