Car ownership guides

Owning a car doesn’t have to be a minefield. Find out all you need to know about car insurance, car tax and car warranty to make owning a car so simple. We’ve put together an extensive range of guides to help you out.

Warning lights explained

What do your car dashboard warning lights mean?

Screen wash warning light: Everything you need to know

Traction control warning light: Everything you need to know

Brake system warning light: Everything you need to know

Tyre pressure warning light: Everything you need to know

Transmission warning light: Everything you need to know

Oil warning light: Everything you need to know

ABS (Anti-lock braking system): Everything you need to know

Glow plug warning light (diesel): Everything you need to know

Power steering warning light: Everything you need to know

Airbag warning light: Everything you need to know

Check engine light: Everything you need to know

Battery charge warning light: Everything you need to know

Engine temperature warning light: Everything you need to know

Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning light: Everything you need to know

Car tax guides

How to tax a car without V5

How to tax a car (step-by-step guide)

Driving without tax: the law explained

Can you tax a car without an MOT?

Why can’t I tax my car online?

A guide to classic car tax exemption

How to cancel road tax and get a refund

UK car tax bands: what you need to know

MOT guides

Can you drive a car without an MOT?

Can you drive a SORN car to an MOT without insurance?

How to report a car without an MOT

Insurance and MOTs: Is car insurance valid without an MOT?

What to do if your car has failed its MOT

Getting an MOT retest: Full guide

Headlights flashing: What does it mean?

Can I drive my car if it fails its MOT?

MOT fines: The law explained for driving with no MOT

How to print your MOT certificate at home for free

Wrong mileage on MOT certificate

MOT exemption

What documents do I need to take an MOT test?

MOT checklist for 2025

Registration and number plates guides

When do the 74 number plates come out?

How to change a number plate back to the original (step-by-step)

V778 Number Plate Retention Certificate Explained

UK number plate area codes: Explained with lists

How to transfer number plate

What year is my car?

Find a registration number from VIN

What do the new '71' registration plates mean?

Driving laws, licensing, and fines guides

Seat belt law: Everything you need to know

Driving licence expired – Can you still drive?

Driving licence codes and categories explained

Is it illegal to drive in flip-flops or barefoot?

Mandatory speed limiters in the UK explained

Speeding ticket appeals: The process explained

Speeding fine calculator: how much you have to pay

Is it illegal to leave your car running?

Speed limits for towing a caravan and trailer explained

Fuel and economy guides

Does fuel go off? Diesel and petrol expiry explained

What happens when you overfill your gas tank?

The true cost of running a car

A guide to Euro 6 car emissions

Is it worth paying more for premium diesel or petrol?

Manual vs automatic cars: Which use more fuel?

Best Fuel Price Comparison Mobile Apps

Parking and road rules guides

Single yellow lines: Parking rules explained

Yellow box junction rules

Understanding common UK road signs

Traffic light cameras: A complete guide

Average speed cameras: How do they work?

Headlights flashing: What does it mean?

Other car ownership guides

Types of automatic gearbox and how they work

How rare is my car? Guide to car rarity in the UK

What is the payload of a vehicle - and how do I calculate it?

What is a Faraday bag and what do they do?

Documents you should keep in your car

A guide to tolls in the UK: With map

How to find the chassis and engine numbers

Can’t remember your car insurance company? How to find out

How to find an old car

Does the value of your car affect your car insurance?

Car clamped – What should I do?

Why does my car alarm keep going off?

Quietest times to drive in the UK

Smart motorways: Everything you need to know

How To Check If Your Car Has A Category

Car Power Converter: Convert BHP, PS & KW

How many miles does a car last?

Find car owner by registration number

What is a V62 form?

How to renew or update your driving licence

Parking lights: What are they and when should you use them?

What is kerb weight?

How To Use Cruise Control

What is a V11 Reminder?

What is the Congestion Charge?

How to test drive a car

What to do if you put petrol in your diesel car

What to do if you have a car accident

What is MPG and how is it calculated?

Car engine sizes: what you need to know

What is an immobiliser & does my car have one?

UK speeding fines explained

TV & Cinema's Most Iconic Black Cars

Car Name Generator