The short answer is no, you can’t legally park a car on a public road in the UK without valid insurance. Under Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) rules, every vehicle must be insured at all times unless it has been officially declared off the road with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). If you have a…
Planning your driving test isn’t just about convenience – the timing could make a real difference to your chances of passing. We’ve crunched the DVSA data from 2024 to 2025 to uncover the best and worst months for passing your practical car test. Below, we explain how seasonal trends might affect your test day, and…
Finding out your car has been seized is a nightmare. Whatever the reason for impoundment, whether it was down to a lapsed policy, an untaxed vehicle, or a misunderstanding about who was covered to drive, the result is the same: your car is gone, and the clock is ticking. It’s stressful, but panic won’t help…
Driving home for Christmas – a catchy Christmas song and a stressful yearly event – where the reality is often brake lights in the rain. Whether you’re heading back to your parents’ house, visiting friends, or escaping to a holiday cottage, getting home (or travelling anywhere) for Christmas is a massive operation for millions of…
Seeing your parking spot empty where you left your car is a stomach-dropping moment. Has it been stolen? Or has it been towed away by the authorities? Vehicle impoundment is more common than you might think, and it doesn’t just happen to criminals. Regular drivers can get caught out by administrative errors or simple lapses…
Asking yourself, should I learn how to drive? It’s a big moment. For decades, getting a licence was seen as a guaranteed milestone of adulthood. But recently, there’s been a shift in the number of people learning to drive, especially at the typical ages of 17 to 18. If you’re hesitating, you aren’t alone. Our…