Why was I fined for not having insurance on a car that's parked on a private driveway?

I have a car that is fully taxed but not insured. The car is parked on a private driveway and always has been since the insurance ran out in April. It's taxed until November but the DVLA has now issued...

What does Cat D repair mean?

What is a Cat D repair?

Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it?

What is black box insurance? Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it?

My dash cam can't go behind the rearview mirror. Where should I place it?

I'm thinking of fitting a dash cam to my 2016 Honda HR-V but the large sensor housing on the windscreen does not allow me to fit it behind the rearview mirror. Any ideas about the next best place?

Why is it more expensive to insure electric cars?

The quotes to insure my Nissan Leaf are generally much higher than those to insure my Skoda Kodiaq. Is this a disincentive to buying electric cars and could it put people off buying them?

Are convertibles more expensive to insure?

My daughter, who's 23, is thinking of buying a car and she would really like a convertible. She has a Fiat 500 cabriolet and finds it underpowered, though she might find the same of any car she can afford...

Can I get a performance car without a big insurance premium?

I’m after a performance car but I don’t want to pay ridiculous insurance premiums. Am I living in dreamland?

What happens if my car with a personalised numberplate is stolen?

If my car with a valuable personalised numberplate is stolen, am I able to retain title to the personalised registration number? If not, do I need to take out separate insurance?

Do I have to tell my insurer if I remap my car's engine?

If I have my engine remapped, do I have to inform my insurance company? Will it affect my insurance?

Is my car insurance invalid on a non-essential journey?

Is it true that my car insurance may be invalid on a non-essential journey during lockdown?