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Can You Keep Uninsured Cars on Driveways?
There are several reasons why you might want to let your car insurance lapse – you might not be using your vehicle for an extended period of time, or cannot afford the insurance premiums. But if your car is uninsured, you are committing a crime if it is parked on a driveway and it is not covered with a SORN. In fact, did you know that it can be towed, clamped, impounded or destroyed?
If your car is not currently insured then it is illegal to park it on the road, on a private driveway or garage. Since 2011 the police have had powers to impound or clamp uninsured vehicles on driveways, so it is an offence to keep an uninsured car anywhere. The DVLA keeps track of uninsured vehicles via the Motor Insurance Database. To park a car either on the public highway or private land requires it to have at least third party insurance cover.
Do speed awareness courses affect your insurance?
When drivers are caught speeding by the police, sometimes they are offered the option of attending a National Speed Awareness course, instead of a fine and penalty points. But does this mean that their car insurance premiums will go up? Do you always have to tell your insurance company about speed awareness courses?
No, a speed awareness course is not considered a driving conviction. For certain speeding offences, you are likely to be offered the opportunity to attend a speed awareness course instead of a fine and penalty points on your driving licence. For example, if it is your first offence in the previous three years, and the incident has been within a specific speed range (eg: up to 42 mph in a 30 mph zone). If the speeding incident has not led to any criminal charges against the driver, then a speed awareness course may be the preferred method of rehabilitation.
How to change your engine oil
Learning how to change engine oil is an incredibly valuable skill to learn. As well as extending the life of your car by thousands of miles, it’s also something that can save you a sizeable chunk of money over time. It’s one of those things around your engine to keep an eye out for.
Here’s our DIY guide to changing your engine oil.
The ASM Stadium at Thame United FC
ASM Auto Recycling is a proud sponsor of local non-league football club Thame United FC. The club plays at the 2,500 capacity ASM Stadium at Meadow View Park in Thame, and Aylesbury United also share use of the ground.
Thame United currently play in the Southern League Division One Central, at Step 7 of the English football pyramid. As well as its first team, the club fields many other sides, such as a women’s team, Under-21s and Reserves, and runs a thriving junior section for both boys and girls.
Should I sell my van?
Your van gets you from job to job, carries your tools and advertises your business. You may not be able to do without it. However, the time will come when you’ll need to replace and sell your van.
Light commercial vehicles are no different to cars – they too will develop common faults after they have been on the road for a while. If you find your van needs regular repairs, and has a long service history, perhaps it is time to sell and invest in a new van.
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