Does a Dash Cam Work When Your Car is Off?
Dash cams can prove invaluable for settling certain disputes on the road. If you have a recording of an incident, you’ll have proof of just what exactly caused the accident, and who was at fault. This has helped settle countless disputes, and secured many people...
Win a £200 Ticketmaster Gift Card
Enter our competition for your chance to win. We are hoping that the lockdown restrictions will be lifted this year and we can start doing things we love once again. To celebrate we would like to give one lucky person the chance to win a £200 Ticketmaster...
What Are Car Insurance Groups?
What are car insurance groups? What cars are in insurance groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on? And what about vans? Car insurance groups are pretty easy to understand. In short, the lower your car insurance group, the less you’ll pay for your car insurance. But what...
What To Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car
What To Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car and Leaves a Note So you return to your parked car and find a note on the windscreen. It’s from another motorist who accidentally hit your parked car. What should you do now? Assess the damage. Whether it’s a tiny dent...
2021 Guide to Taxing Your Van
How much road tax do you have to pay as a van driver in 2021? In this post we’ll explain the UK van tax bands for 2021, with a link to a handy commercial vehicle tax calculator that’ll tell you exactly how much you can expect to pay. What is Van Tax? When we talk...
Speed Limits for Vans
In the UK, most vans have a lower speed limit than cars. Why? It’s most likely for two reasons. First, vans almost always have higher emissions than cars. Limiting vans’ speeds could be a move to reduce emissions on the whole. Secondly, and the main reason why...
Top 8 MOT Fails – What Can a Car Fail its MOT On?
Got your car MOT coming up? If you know what can fail an MOT, you’ll know how to prepare your car to ensure you pass. Let’s take a look at the most common MOT fails, and how to avoid them. 1. Suspension Issues The UK’s roads are littered with potholes, and driving...
Are Car Washes Open During Lockdown?
Throughout the various Covid-19 lockdowns, the government only allowed “essential businesses” to stay open. The list of “essential businesses” includes supermarkets, pharmacies, and newsagents. But what about car washes? Are car washes open during lockdown? Am I...
What To Do After a Car Accident
Whether you’ve just been involved in an accident, or you want to be prepared should the worst ever happen, this is your step-by-step guide to what to do after a car accident. Stop Your Car You should never leave the scene of an accident until you’ve taken all the...
What To Do After You Get a Parking Ticket
It happens to most drivers at some point: You return to your parked car and find a parking ticket stuck to your windscreen. It’s annoying. But if it’s never happened to you before, it can be worrying too. What do you have to do if you get a parking ticket? And how...
When Are You Allowed to Drive in a Bus Lane?
When are you allowed to drive in a bus lane? Almost never. In the majority of cases, bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses. However, there are some situations when it’s OK to drive in a bus lane. But even then, you’re only allowed to do so temporarily. When...
Make Sure Your Car or Van is Winter Ready
Are you ready for winter? It is the season of dark nights and sudden temperature drops so if you plan on driving in winter, you must be prepared for anything. This is your essential guide to getting your car or van ready for winter. We’ll discuss the checks and the...