- June 9, 2024
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MOT Exemption for Classic Cars Over 40 Years Old: What You Need to Know
Ever wondered if your classic car needs an MOT test in the UK? The good news is that many vehicles over 40 years old are exempt! This guide will answer your questions about MOT exemptions and classic car considerations. What is an MOT Test? An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is an annual inspection that
- March 3, 2024
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New VED / Road Tax – Changes From April 2024 Explained
As of April 1st 2024, road tax is changing AGAIN. The last adjustment made to UK car tax was way back in April 2017, so it’s been several years since its was last changed. The British government plans to raise car tax in line with inflation, so expect it to be around a 6% increase.
- January 4, 2023
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High Praise for Autocare Centre from The Motor Ombudsman
We are delighted to announce that the team at Autocare Centre were Highly Commended in the Motor Ombudsman’s Garage Star Awards for Wales 2022 when the winners were announced in November last year. The award was given in recognition of our excellent customer service evidenced by customer nominations. What are the Garage Star Awards? The
- December 20, 2021
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E10 Petrol: What is it and is my Car Compatible?
From September 2021, the UK introduced E10 petrol as the standard fuel available at petrol stations. The change was made in an attempt to lower vehicle emissions and is estimated to reduce the amount of CO2 produced by cars by 750,000 tonnes per year. Here’s all you need to know about E10, including its benefits,
- August 20, 2021
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Highway England Launches “Go Left” Safety Campaign
Millions of journeys occur daily on the UK’s busiest roads and motorways, and while most remain incident free, around 600 journeys a day result in breakdown. To bring awareness to this issue and to make motorways safer for drivers, Highways England have launched their biggest ever campaign, “Go Left”. The message of the campaign is
- July 14, 2021
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Millions Could be Driving Unsafe Vehicles Following UK Lockdown
The easing of coronavirus restrictions across the UK could mean that millions of potentially unsafe cars are returning to the nation’s roads. This emerges as a striking 1 in 5 motorists admit to having delayed or skipped their annual service during lockdown, and a further 1 in 10 prepare to postpone their vehicle’s next scheduled
- March 9, 2021
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Back to School – DVSA Urges Motorists to Get Cars Checked
As schools across the UK re-open following the latest national lockdown, a recent announcement from the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) urges motorists to get their cars checked before returning to the roads. New DVSA data shows that between April and December 2020, over 650,000 defects were related to windscreen washers and screen wash
- February 16, 2021
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Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars – What Does it Mean?
The UK Government has brought forward its plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. Originally anticipated to be brought into action in 2040, the new date is now set for 2030 and is part of the Government’s wider plans to tackle climate change. Due to the pandemic, 2020 saw overall car
- April 9, 2020
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6 Month MOT Extension – What You Need to Know
In light of the coronavirus crisis, the Government has released a range of temporary measures to help boost the economy and support key workers in the fight against the virus. One of the more recent measures to be announced was a MOT extension from 30th March, meaning that MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and
- August 3, 2018
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Learner Drivers to be Allowed on Motorways from June 2018
In a recent announcement, the Government confirmed plans to allow learner drivers to drive on the motorway during their driving lessons from June 2018. The law change comes to encourage confidence in learner drivers, ensure new drivers are prepared for motorway driving and reduce the number of accidents new drivers are involved in on the
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