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Five 26 Registration Plate Checks Before You Drive Away

By Donna  |  23rd February 2026

The new ‘26’ registration plates arrive in March 2026. Here is how to check your new plate and avoid a £1,000 fine.

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Winter driving shortcuts that could cost you thousands

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Six Tyre Checks to Do Before Your Half Term Getaway

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Five cheap ways to protect your car this winter

A Few Coins on a Car's Coin Tray

Six simple habits to save UK drivers over £450 a year

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Six new driving laws coming into force in 2026

By Donna  |  23rd January 2026

From tighter drink-drive limits to tougher seatbelt penalties, here’s how you can prepare for new road rules this year.

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The Discontinued Cars Brits Still Miss

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The Best UK Cities To Drive A Convertible Car

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Are UK Drivers Too Dependent on Cars? 40% of UK Drivers Forced to Commute by Car

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50 years of the Volkswagen Polo

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