Car guides for UK drivers
Straightforward advice on buying, selling and running a car, checked against official GOV.UK and DVSA sources.
Sell My Car Fast: How to Sell Your Car Within Days (UK Guide)
Need to sell my car fast? Compare the quickest UK ways to sell, with realistic timelines, a three-day plan, the paperwork you need and how to get paid safely.
Read guideUsed Car Buying Checklist: What to Check Before You Buy
Our used car buying checklist covers the key checks before, during and after a viewing: MOT history, V5C, bodywork, test drive, safe payment and your rights.
Read guideMOT Checklist: 20 Things to Check Before Your MOT
Our MOT checklist covers 20 quick pre-MOT checks, from bulbs and tyres to windscreen chips and warning lights, so you can fix easy faults before the test.
Read guideSelling
Get the best price for your car, with less hassle.
Can I Sell My Car Without an MOT? Your Options Explained
Yes, you can sell a car without an MOT in the UK, but it can't be driven on the road. See your options, what a failed MOT does to price and when to repair.
Read guideCan You Sell a Car With Outstanding Finance? HP, PCP and Loans Explained
Yes, you can sell a car with outstanding finance, but HP and PCP must be settled first. Learn how settlement figures, negative equity and your options work.
Read guideDocuments Needed to Sell a Car: What Paperwork Do I Need?
The documents needed to sell a car in the UK: a full checklist, how to sell without a V5C, how to tell DVLA you've sold your car and what a receipt needs.
Read guideBuying
Checks and know-how before you buy a used car.
Car Write-Off Categories Explained: Cat A, B, S and N
Write-off categories explained: what Cat A, B, S and N mean, whether to buy a Cat S or Cat N car, and how a write-off affects insurance, finance and value.
Read guideHow to Check MOT History for Free (and What to Look For)
Check MOT history free with just the registration. See what each DVSA record shows, how to read advisories and the red flags to spot before buying a used car.
Read guideHow to Spot a Clocked Car: Signs the Mileage Has Been Wound Back
A clocked car has had its mileage wound back. Learn how to check MOT mileage records, spot the physical signs and what to do if you've bought a clocked car.
Read guideMOT & Servicing
Pass your MOT first time and keep running costs down.
How Much Does an MOT Cost in 2026?
How much does an MOT cost? The legal maximum is £54.85 for a car and many garages charge less. See fees by vehicle class, free retest rules and ways to save.
Read guideMOT Checklist: 20 Things to Check Before Your MOT
Our MOT checklist covers 20 quick pre-MOT checks, from bulbs and tyres to windscreen chips and warning lights, so you can fix easy faults before the test.
Read guideMOT vs Service: What's the Difference?
MOT vs service explained: an MOT is a yearly legal safety check, a service is maintenance. Compare what each covers, interim vs full service and when to book.
Read guideTyres
Tread depth, sizes and choosing the right tyres.
Legal Tyre Tread Depth in the UK: The 1.6mm Rule Explained
The legal tyre tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. See the fines, how to do the 20p test and when to replace tyres.
Read guideWinter Tyres in the UK: Are They Worth It, or Should You Go All-Season?
Are winter tyres in the UK worth it? Compare winter, all-season and summer tyres, the 7°C rule, 3PMSF vs M+S markings, costs, storage and rules in Europe.
Read guideTax & Legal
Car tax, ULEZ and the rules every driver should know.
Is My Car Taxed? How to Check Car Tax and What It Costs
Is my car taxed? Check car tax free with just the registration, learn what Taxed, Untaxed and SORN mean, how to tax a car and the 2026/27 car tax rates.
Read guideIs My Car ULEZ Compliant? How to Check and What It Costs
Is my car ULEZ compliant? See the Euro 4 petrol and Euro 6 diesel rules, a guide by registration year, how to run a ULEZ check and what non-compliant cars pay.
Read guideOfficial DVLA and DVSA data
Check any car for free
Tax status, MOT history, mileage and ULEZ estimate in seconds. No sign-up.