Motoring tips and guides

V5C Logbook
What is V5C and how to change the address on it

Buying or selling a car

18 November 2025

From updating details to replacing lost documents and transferring ownership, understand the importance of the V5C vehicle log book for your car ownership journey.

A female driver changing her car tyre
What to do when you get a puncture

Car and road safety

18 November 2025

Discover essential tips for preventing flat tyres, how to identify the warning signs, manage emergency situations and learn about temporary fixes for cars without a spare.

Young woman using mobile phone next to her breakdown car on the road
What to do after a car accident

Car insurance policies

18 November 2025

Find out what you should do after a car accident, from who to call and what details to exchange, to submitting a car accident report and safeguarding your no claims discount.

Woman holding an iPhone checking if her vehicle is taxed on the GOV UK website
What is car tax and how do you check if your vehicle is taxed?

Buying or selling a car

18 November 2025

Understanding UK car tax can be confusing. Discover how it's calculated, car tax rates, exemptions, payment methods, and the consequences of driving without tax on the UK roads.

Mechanic working on the underside of a car
How often should I service my car?

Car maintenance

18 November 2025

Discover the importance and benefits of regular car servicing, including tips on what your mechanic does during a service and the different levels of servicing available to keep your car in top condition.

Jumper cables attached to an engine
Charging your car battery with a trickle charger

Car maintenance

18 November 2025

Discover how trickle chargers can help keep your car battery healthy, prevent breakdowns, and save you from the hassle of dealing with a flat battery.

A man inspecting car crash damage
What is motor legal protection?

Car insurance policies

18 November 2025

Uncover the benefits of motor legal protection, from understanding what it covers and whether it's necessary, to how it can help you recover uninsured losses after an accident.

A car reverse light
What is ABS? Anti-Lock Braking Systems explained

Car maintenance

18 November 2025

Our handy guide to ABS explains exactly what Anti-Lock Braking Systems are, how effective they are and how you can check if your car has one.

A parent and child crossing the road holding hands
Why is speed so important?

Car and road safety

11 November 2025

Discover the impact of speeding on road safety, consequences of driving over the limit, and tips for staying within speed limits to drive safely and responsibly in the UK.

A speedometer registering 50 miles per hour
What are car speed limiters and will they become standard?

Car and road safety

11 November 2025

Discover all you need to know about the introduction of speed limiters in new cars, and how this technology could impact road safety and insurance costs for drivers.

Under the car bonnet
How to put water in a car radiator

Car maintenance

11 November 2025

Learn about the importance of maintaining the water in your car's radiator to prevent engine overheating and potential mechanical damage, and how to properly check and top it up to avoid costly repairs.

Woman driving convertible car on Tuscan country road
Highway to holiday: how to take a summer road trip

Driving abroad

11 November 2025

Whether exploring childhood haunts or roads less travelled, there's something special about summer driving holidays. Stay safe, home or away, with AXA.