My car was towed while awaiting repairs - should the garage pay for the fine because they parked it on the road?

My car has spent several weeks at the garage waiting to be repaired (parts coming from the US) in the mean time the tax and MoT had expired. I didn't think this was a problem because last time I saw the...

Can I keep my uninsured car on the road as long as it's taxed?

I'll be getting my new car next week. I'm going to transfer my insurance to the new car, but can I keep my old car on the road as long as I don't drive it? My tax doesn't end for another month.

I lost the V5C to my car, which has been abroad for 10 years - how do I get it back to the UK?

My 10-year-old car has been in Spain for nine years and 11 months. I've lost the V5C, so what do I say at Dover when I try to bring it back to the UK?

Why won't the DVLA refund tax on a car they know I've sold?

Despite the DVLA recognising that my old car has been sold and I'm no longer responsible for it, they are unwilling to refund the tax paid for the following month. They claim the date of sale is irrelevant...

A dealer won't send my car's documents, so I can't tax or insure it - what do I do?

I bought a used car online. The seller said he was a trader and the car was advertised as a part-exchange, just MoT'd with a one year warranty. I booked to view it (80 miles away) over the weekend at his...

Why is the road tax for my Ford Fiesta van £240 per year?

Why is VED on my 2012 Ford Fiesta van 1.4 TDCi £240 per year?

I've seen a used BMW 4 Series for £36,999 - so why is the road tax £450?

I’m confused with the new road tax rules. I want to buy a used BMW 4 Series. I've found a nice car, registered in June 2017 - so new road tax rules apply. It's £36,999 - so my understanding is that I would...

The DVLA want unpaid tax and insurance fines on a car I sold - should I fight this?

I've recently been contacted by a company called Advantis to advise I owe the DVLA £180 in unpaid fines for no tax and no insurance. When I asked for details, it was related to my old car because the DVLA...

Do I have to insure my car even though it's just parked outside my house for the forseeable future?

My vehicle is parked on the road outside my house when not in use. I'm visiting my daughter in Australia soon and expect to be out of the country for approximately five months. I have tax and MoT on the...

Why is the tax for my Mazda 6 auto so much more than a manual version?

I own a Mazda 6, it's a beautiful car. Can you tell me why there is such a huge difference in road tax for a manual versus an automatic. My Mazda 6 auto is £113 per year, but a Mazda 6 manual is as low...