How to put a private plate on a car: the rules, regulations and ...
WEBNov 12, 2021 · How to remove private number plates. To take a private plate off a vehicle, apply online or by post using a V317 document and the V62 ‘new keeper’ slip from the V5C registration document. This process costs £80, and again it takes 4-6 weeks for a new V5C to be sent out. If you don’t put the private plate on another car, you will receive ...
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 ...
How to block my car key signal to prevent keyless vehicle theft
WEBNov 24, 2021 · The single best way to prevent keyless theft is to block the signal being emitted by the key fob. While some manufacturers — Mercedes and Subaru, for instance — allow drivers to turn off their key fobs once they’re out of the car, for other drivers there’s a good alternative. When at home, storing keys in a metal-lined “ Faraday box ...
Vauxhall Mokka petrol and Mokka-e electric car 2021 review
WEBApr 2, 2021 · The new Vauxhall Mokka is up to 120kg lighter than the old one, Vauxhall says, which helps improve driving dynamics and fuel economy. In addition, body rigidity has been increased by 15% on petrol and diesel variants, and by up to 30% on the electric Mokka-e. A stiffer body doesn’t result in a firmer ride — that’s all determined by the ...
Why your car's air conditioning is blowing hot air, and how to fix it
WEBJul 28, 2022 · Assuming all your controls are set to cold, if your air conditioning is blowing hot air on warm days, it’s obviously a sign of a problem, which could be caused by several issues. 1. Low refrigerant levels. The most common reason an air-conditioning system won’t work is due to low refrigerant levels. Air conditioning in cars works just like ...
2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 review - Driving.co.uk
WEBMar 9, 2020 · The Grandland X Hybrid4 produces a combined 296bhp and manages 0-60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. But harsh road surfaces and potholes are not just transmitted into the cabin but amplified. Whereas a good suspension set-up will absorb bumps and crevices, the Vauxhall crashes over them uncomfortably. …
What are the drink drive limits in the UK? - Driving.co.uk
WEBNov 11, 2021 · The drink drive limits in the UK change depending on which part of the country you are in, and they are measured as a percentage of alcohol in your blood, breath or urine, although it’s blood alcohol content (BAC) that we will focus on here. If you’re in England, Northern Ireland or Wales, then the legal limit is 80 milligrams of alcohol ...
What are 'mild hybrid', 'full hybrid', 'plug-in hybrid' and 'pure ...
WEBMar 12, 2021 · However, in a full hybrid (below) the wheels can be powered directly by the electric motor (s) alone, or in unison with the combustion engine, whereas a mild hybrid only uses the electric motor to support the engine when accelerating. 3. Full (or ‘self-charging’) hybrids. A full hybrid is a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor ...
Dacia Duster 2021 review - Driving.co.uk
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Verdict: 2021 Dacia Duster review. Dacia isn’t the brand to go for if you’re after sophisticated, satisfying handling, powerful engines and silky-smooth transmission, but the new Duster does offer improved looks, more sophisticated LED lighting, better economy and some surprising bits of kit, such as heated front seats and wireless Apple ...
7 best compact SUVs and crossovers to buy in 2024 - Driving.co.uk
WEBJan 11, 2024 · Priced from £30,075. Kia may have made some bold styling decisions when it comes to the Niro (which is slightly bigger than the old one) but in terms of packaging there’s not much to touch it, with a spacious interior despite being the smaller sibling of the Sportage.. And the Niro’s major appeal comes in its choice of electrified powertrains, with full hybrid, plug-in hybrid or pure ...