Car & driving
MOT, road tax, car insurance, breakdown cover and your driving licence — when they’re due and what to do.
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Breakdown cover renewal creeping up? How to pay less
Breakdown cover renewal creeping up? Check you’re not already covered elsewhere, then quote as a new customer and make your provider match it.
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Can you get an MOT early without losing time?
You can MOT a car up to a month (minus a day) early and keep the renewal date. How the rule works and when an early test makes sense.
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Do you need to tax a car you’re not driving? (SORN)
If your car is off the road you can declare it SORN and stop paying tax and insurance — but only if it’s kept on private land, not the public road.
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How to check if a car has a valid MOT (free)
Check any UK car’s MOT status and full test history free on GOV.UK — you only need the registration. Useful for your own car or before buying a used one.
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How to stop your car insurance auto-renewing
Car insurance auto-renews unless you opt out — and insurers must make that easy. How to turn it off, your 14-day cooling-off, and switching without a gap.
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How to tax your car in the UK
You can tax your car online in minutes — but you need insurance and a valid MOT first, and tax doesn’t transfer when you buy a used car. Here’s the how-to.
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I forgot to tax my car — what do I do now?
Forgot to tax the car? Fines are automatic but fixable. Tax it today, check the MOT, and know what to expect from the DVLA.
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Is breakdown cover worth it?
Breakdown cover is optional, and sometimes you already have it without knowing. Here’s how to weigh it up and avoid paying twice.
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Missed your car insurance renewal? What to do now
If your cover has lapsed, stop driving and arrange a new policy today — a gap in insurance is serious. Here’s how to fix it and limit the knock-on effects.
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Moved house or changed job? Tell your car insurer
Moved house, changed job, modified the car? The changes you must tell your car insurer about — and what staying silent can cost at claim time.
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What happens if your MOT runs out?
Driving without a valid MOT in the UK is illegal and can mean a £1,000 fine. Here’s what happens, the one exception, and how to avoid it.
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