Car Advice, Guides & Reviews
Honest car advice from our Barnsley team: buying and selling guides, running costs, MOT and servicing tips, car finance explained and aftercare.
MOT Checklist: What to Check Before Your Test
A ten-minute pre-MOT checklist covering lights, tyres, wipers, brakes and warning lights, so simple faults do not cause a fail.
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Eight Highway Code Rules Many UK Drivers Do Not Know
Eight rules of the road that catch drivers out, from pedestrian priority at junctions to phones, idling engines and pavement parking.
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MOT, Insurance, Servicing and Road Tax: What the Law Requires
Which running costs are legal requirements and which are optional: insurance, MOT, vehicle tax, servicing and breakdown cover explained.
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What Is a V5C Log Book? What It Shows and How to Replace It
What the V5C log book proves and does not prove, what to check on it when buying, what to do with it when you sell, and how to replace one.
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How Dark Can You Tint Car Windows in the UK? The Legal Limits
The UK legal limits for tinted windscreens and front side windows, what is allowed on rear windows, and what happens if a tint is too dark.
Read postHow to Check If Your Van's MOT Is Up to Date
Check a van's MOT expiry date for free on GOV.UK in under a minute, set a reminder, and know which MOT class and renewal rules apply.
Read postUK Number Plates Explained: How to Read Them and What the Law Says
How to read the age and area from a UK number plate, the legal rules plates must meet, and how to get a replacement made.
Read postClean Air Zones and ULEZ: Which UK Cities Charge Cars?
A city-by-city guide to England's clean air zones and London's ULEZ, which ones charge private cars, and what to check before buying a used car.
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Is My Car ULEZ Compliant? How to Check Before Driving to London
The emission standards London's ULEZ uses, how to check your registration for free with TfL, and what it costs if your car does not meet them.
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Sheffield Clean Air Zone: A Plain English Guide for Barnsley Drivers
Who pays to drive into Sheffield's Clean Air Zone, how much it costs, and how to check your van or car before you travel.
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