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The Ultimate MOT Guide

MOT vehicle testing station sign

The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is Britain’s annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness and emissions. The MOT is a legal requirement in the UK, and if you own a car above a certain age, you’ll need to have regular MOTs. So, we have created an MOT guide that helps you to better understand what the MOT involves, when your MOT is due and what happens if your car fails.

The MOT test is designed to ensure that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards: as such, it’s something that must be carried out annually.

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How to tax your car (the complete guide)

Note in car window says 'TAX IN POST'

There have been some significant changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) regulations in recent years, with more to come in the near future. Here’s our guide to the vehicle tax rules, and answers to some common questions you may have about how to tax your car.

Ultimately, the car tax you pay will differ depending on how environmentally friendly the car is. That’s because the amount of tax you pay on your vehicle is based on the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) it emits into the atmosphere.

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How to scrap a car

How to scrap a car

Every year in Britain, around one million cars are scrapped. It might be that you’ve decided that scrapping your own car is the best financial option. If that’s the case, then keep reading: this is our guide on everything you need to know about what to do to scrap a car.

Scrapping a car is relatively simple. However, as with all things vehicle-related, there is some paperwork involved.

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How to deal with your cars in the event of a divorce

A divorce can be a difficult time of your life, particularly when it comes to dividing up your assets fairly. Cars often become a point of conjecture, having been used by both members and looked upon with fond memories.

It is important that you are aware of the legal and practical issues surrounding your cars so that you can come to an amicable solution.

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Guide to selling a car of a deceased friend or relative

Selling the car of a deceased relative or friend can be an emotionally draining task, with the various unknown legal and administrative procedures adding to your source of stress. This guide will help you to understand the practicalities a little better, ensuring that you know exactly where you stand.

As an Executor, you need to understand some of the steps involved when a vehicle forms part of an estate, although the family may wish to appoint a solicitor to do this job for you.

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