Motoring

Number plates can need replacing for several reasons. A plate might be cracked after a minor knock, become faded with age or suffer damage that makes the registration harder to read. Drivers may also need new plates after transferring a registration to another vehicle.

Whatever the reason, buying a replacement is not simply a matter of choosing something that looks right. Plates displayed on UK roads must meet legal requirements covering matters such as characters, spacing, colours, materials and markings. Checking the current official rules before ordering can help motorists...

Learning to drive involves dozens of hours of structured training and supervised practice. But to finally earn the right to drive on public roads, you’ll need to pass a short test. This can lead to a major sense of pressure, especially when you need to wait a long time for space to become available for the test itself.

Generally speaking, drivers who are more comfortable and familiar with the local roads will find it easier to control those exam jitters. So, what’s the best way to build up your mileage before you’re allowed to head out on your own?

New car buyers across the UK are looking at a market that feels noticeably different from just a couple of years ago. Familiar names like Volkswagen, Ford and Toyota still fill most forecourts, but they now share space with brands that barely existed here before 2024. Chinese manufacturers have moved from a niche curiosity to a genuine force in registrations, while government targets on electric vehicles push every manufacturer to discount harder.

Chinese-owned brands and their SUV-heavy line-ups have already overtaken some well-established rivals in year-to-date registrations,...

Most people think of their car as transport. In reality, it often functions as a second living space, mobile office, snack station, school-run command centre, gym locker, storage unit and quiet buffer between commitments. Your car’s interior can say a surprising amount about how your week really runs, especially when life gets busy and small messes start telling a bigger story.

A clean, cared-for cabin doesn’t just look better; it can make daily driving feel calmer, more organised and more enjoyable. The benefits of regular car detailing go beyond presentation, helping preserve...