Car ownership resources
The admin side of running a car, explained without the jargon.
About this section
Here you will find guides to the things every owner has to deal with sooner or later: what an MOT covers and what fails one, how road tax works, what SORN means and when you need it, what your insurance excess actually is, and what to do after an accident or when a car is written off. There are also the checks worth knowing: AskMID, your V5C, and the warning lights you should not ignore.
Written for anyone who owns the car they drive.
Global fuel price index
Car warning lights and what they mean
The full list of car dashboard warning lights and what they mean...
AskMID: insurance check
What is askMID all about? Here's how to check your insurance
The essential car maintenance checklist
You should always ensure that your car is safe to drive with these regular car checks. Here’s our tips on how to…
Car insurance excess: compulsory or voluntary?
All car insurance policies come with an excess, but what exactly is it and when is it payable?
What invalidates car insurance?
Avoid making these common mistakes and having your car insurance policy invalidated.
What is a no claims bonus and why is it so important?
What is a no claims bonus and how does it affect my insurance costs?