You can still buy a brand-new Lada Niva 4x4 in the UK
WEBOct 14, 2021 · There is another major drawback to buying a new Lada Niva in the UK. AvtoVAZ, its manufacturer, does not build the car in right-hand drive, so it’s only sold in left-hand drive, even in the UK. Here’s the final snag: those who can live with left-hand drive and the rest of the Niva’s idiosyncrasies, and who wish to buy one in the UK, don ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, …
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.
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 ...
I've lost my locking wheel nut key — how can I change a flat tyre?
WEBAug 26, 2022 · 2. Check to see if any of your wheel nuts have a plastic cover (which gives all the wheel nuts a uniform appearance) – if they do then this will be the locking nut. 3. Place a wheel brace or nut spanner on all five nuts to see if they grip — but don’t use any force. If the brace fits on all of the bolts, then you don’t have a locking ...
How to repair alloy wheel damage - Driving.co.uk
WEBSep 23, 2022 · 2. Wipe down and apply the putty. After sanding down I wiped off the dust. Then I mixed the putty, which was supplied with the kit, and filled over the dings until there was a level surface before leaving it to cure. 3. Sand down the filler. Sanding the filler flush with the alloy was the hardest job.
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 ...
What is AdBlue, how much is it and why do diesel cars use it?
WEBApr 13, 2022 · The fluid used in most vehicles is known as AdBlue, a registered trademark owned by the German Association of the Automobile Industry (VDA), which ensures standards are maintained. The fluid is stored in a tank in the car, but unlike petrol or diesel it is not injected into the engine; instead it is fed into part of the vehicle’s exhaust.