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DVLA auction, February 2024

The top 5 number plates sold at DVLA Auction in February 2024

DVLA's February 2024 auction was an online event that ran from Wednesday 14th to Tuesday 20th February. We report on the event and some of the unique registrations that were sold.

New law compels car makers to go electric in the UK

An electric vehicle being charged

New rules that came into force on 1 January 2024 require that at least 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in the UK must be zero emission compliant by 2030. Manufacturers who fail to sell a high enough percentage of zero emissions vehicles face a fine of £15,000 for every non-compliant vehicle they sell over the permitted percentage.

The most frequently stolen cars in the UK

Robber attempting to break into a car

Car theft is on the rise. In an age of heightened awareness of online security risks and scam callers, we still seem to forget to keep our real-world possessions safe from crooks. Figures released by DVLA in response to a Freedom of Information request show not only an increase in car theft, but also which cars are stolen most often

Putting the romance back in Valentine's Day

Porsche displaying VAL 1

There are countless thoughtful gestures you can make to give your partner a Valentine's Day to remember. Many of them cost nothing more than a little consideration and effort, so there's no excuse not to do more than one nice thing for your better half. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Save money on car maintenance, servicing, MOT and repairs

Woman working on a car

We complain about the price of cars, we complain about the cost of fuel and of insurance but there are even more expenses involved in owning a car. Car maintenance, servicing and repairs are another inescapable financial burden: if you scrimp on one, you could end up paying more for the other. We've collected some great tips on how to avoid paying more than you need to for your car maintenance, services, MOTs and repairs.