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What year is my car? UK car number plate years explained
WEBSep 4, 2023 · The following letters are the most useful part of the number plate for motorists as they reveal the year of the car. If a car was registered between March and August of a given year, the number plate will, simply enough, reflect that. A car registered in Birmingham between March and August of 2002 may read BD02 or, if from, say, 2004, …
Are old-style paper driving licences still valid?
WEBAug 24, 2022 · Some paper licences are still valid as of the date of publication (August 2022), but not all of them. If your paper licence was issued before March 31, 2000 and, as outlined above, all of the information on your paper licence is still correct, then it will usually remain valid until you turn 70. On the day before your birthday, you will need to ...
Can you park on single or double yellow lines? The laws around …
WEBNov 10, 2021 · Yes, parking is allowed outside of the restricted hours, which will be displayed on signs at the side of the road, and you’re allowed to wait on a single yellow line during restricted hours while loading or unloading. Make sure to check signs at the side of the road on which you are stopping rather than visible ones on the other side of the ...
Do you need to change the name on your driving licence after …
WEBDec 15, 2023 · After filling out a D1 form, you’ll need to send it, along with your current photocard or paper licence and any documents that confirm your new name or gender (such as a marriage certificate or deed poll), to: DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BN. If you only have an old-style paper licence, you must include a recent passport-style photo with your ...
Should I become an HGV driver and how much does it pay?
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Technically, upgrading a car licence to an HGV one is free, but there are plenty of costs in terms of training and medical checks. A five day Category C course may cost around £1,500 but for more thorough training you’ll be looking at higher costs. Progressing to Category C+E will cost upwards of £1,000, approximately.
What to do if you hit a parked car? The dos and do nots, including ...
WEBNov 12, 2021 · Pull over, make a note of the damage and leave your details with the car. Write your name, address and phone number on a piece of paper and leave it behind a windscreen wiper. If it’s raining, see if you can protect the paper with a plastic bag or similar. If you have a camera phone on you, take pictures of the damage — this is important in ...
Ulez checker: Is your car exempt from the Ultra Low Emission Zone?
WEBAug 29, 2023 · Drivers of older, more polluting petrol and diesel cars are affected but you don’t need a zero emission electric car or even a hybrid in order to escape the charge. Petrol cars with engines that are compliant with Euro 4 emissions regulations, which were introduced in 2006, avoid the Ulez charge. Diesel-powered cars will only be exempt if the ...
You can still buy a brand-new Lada Niva 4x4 in the UK
WEBOct 14, 2021 · If you want a car that’s ready to drive off straight away, prices start from £17,595. The Luxe version of the long-wheelbase model — with air conditioning and alloy wheels — starts from £19,444, while prices for utility models are available on request from the importer. There is another major drawback to buying a new Lada Niva in the UK.
Extended test: Vauxhall Mokka SRi Nav Premium review 2021
WEBJan 4, 2022 · Model Vauxhall Mokka SRi Nav Premium 1.2 130PS Turbo Auto Price From £27,455 OTR Price with options £27,775 OTR Colour White Jade Cost options fitted Brilliant Paint: White Jade (£320) Engine 1,199cc, 3-cylinder, petrol Power output 128bhp at 5,500rpm Torque 169 lb ft at 1,750rpm Weight 1,740kg (gross) Towing capacity 1,200kg …