How to SORN a Vehicle UK 2026: Statutory Off Road Notification Guide
UK SORN 2026: free declaration via gov.uk, V11 or V5C reference, refund for full months, £2,500 fine for driving while SORN. Full DVLA process explained.
Expensive Car Supplement UK 2026: £40,000 Threshold Explained
UK Expensive Car Supplement 2026: £425/year for cars over £40,000 list price, applies years 2-6, extended to EVs from April 2025. Full rules explained.
How to Buy a Used Car UK 2026: Complete Pre-Purchase Checklist
Buying a used car in the UK? This 2026 checklist walks you through every step: run the free MOT history check, DVLA tax lookup, verify V5C details, get HPI for finance/theft checks, arrange insurance before pickup, and the full pickup-day process. Avoid the £5,000+ mistakes.
How Much Does an MOT Cost in the UK 2026: Full Breakdown
MOT cost in the UK 2026: the £54.85 maximum DVSA fee, average paid, motorcycle and HGV fees, retest rules, and how to find cheaper test centres.
UK Driving Licence Check Code 2026: Share with Car Hire and Employers
Since paper counterparts were abolished in 2015, UK photocard licence holders share licence information via a 'check code' from gov.uk. Valid 21 days, free to generate. Essential for car hire in the EU, new job checks, and insurance. Here is the 2026 process.
How to Renew UK Driving Licence 2026: Photo Expiry, Address, Medical
UK photocard driving licences expire every 10 years — renew online at gov.uk for £14. Free address updates. From age 70, renewal is every 3 years with medical declaration. £17 paper D1 renewal if needed. Here is the 2026 process and when medical review is needed.
UK Provisional Driving Licence 2026: How to Apply and What It Costs
Apply for a UK provisional driving licence from age 15 years 9 months. £34 online or £43 by paper D1 form. Photocard arrives within 1 week online, up to 3 weeks by post. Needed to take lessons, theory test, and practical test. Here is the 2026 application process.
MOT Northern Ireland 2026: DVA Rules, 4-Year First Test, and How to Book
Northern Ireland's MOT is run by DVA (not DVSA), first test at 4 years not 3, £30.50 fee at government-run test centres, and booking is centralised via nidirect.gov.uk. No early testing beyond 28 days. Here are all the 2026 differences from Great Britain's scheme.
