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Three years ago, I bought a hybrid Toyota C-HR. In the light of lockdown, we have not used it for 13 days. On trying to take it out for food shopping, it would not start and upon telephoning Toyota we...
Isn't about time motoring organisations/press put pressure on the government regarding renewing over-70's licences? They are allowing cars six months grace for MoTs. A lot of over 70's need their cars...
My Blue Badge is shortly due for renewal. I am unable to contact the Council or get a photo as I am classed as vulnerable and need the Blue Badge for forthcoming hospital appointments. Am I still able...
My motorbike is due an MoT at the end of May. I am isolating for 12 weeks due to having underlying health problems. Will I qualify for the extended six-month MoT if people are allowed back to work before...
As one can now drive any time, anywhere in England, from 13 May - does this alter the six month MoT extension?
My motorcycle is currently SORN and the MoT is due to expire at the beginning of June. I understood that from the end of March all vehicles would be given a six-month extension but I have just checked...
Can I tax my car with no MoT due to lockdown?
I was in self isolation when my MOT was due. What can I do?
I read that it's advisable to disengage electronic handbrakes, on those cars having them, to prevent possible locking of brakes - especially where some cars may not be driven for a number of weeks due...
My 70th birthday is coming up in June but I've not received an application form from DVLA to renew my licence. I also want to renew my C1 and D1 categories. How am I supposed to do this?