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Motoring tips and guides

The guide to car insurance excess
Car insurance excess explained

Car insurance policies

20 October 2021

Get all the car insurance excess FAQs in our easy excess explainer guide.

New cars lined up
What to look for when buying a used car

Buying or selling a car

9 November 2020

AXA's essential tips for buying a used car, including where to buy, how to purchase, and a comprehensive pre-purchase checklist to ensure you make a smart investment.

Inflating a car tyre
How to maintain your car during lockdown

Car maintenance

5 November 2020

AXA's essential steps for safely laying up your car, including tax, insurance, storage, security, maintenance, and getting your car back on the road when needed.

Car finance
Car finance: know your options

Buying or selling a car

14 October 2020

Don’t be confused by car finance options. Our complete guide covers the various ways to purchase a car and will help you choose the right one for you.

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How to avoid invalidating your car insurance

Car insurance policies

7 October 2019

Discover how to avoid invalidating your car insurance with AXA's top tips, from being honest with your details to choosing the right class of use and keeping your car well-maintained.

Young couple in car
The no-fuss guide to no claims discount

Car insurance policies

13 November 2018

A no claims discount can save safer drivers money on insurance – but how does no claims work? AXA explains the need-to-knows about the no claims discount.

A mechanic working on a tyre
The new MOT test: what’s changing in 2018?

Car maintenance

14 May 2018

Discover the upcoming changes to the MOT test, including new defect categories, tougher tests for diesel vehicles, and exemptions for older cars, and learn how to avoid fines.

Driving licence and paper counterpart on top of a route map
Changes to the UK driving licence

Motoring advice

20 March 2018

Get all the essential details about the phasing out of the paper counterpart to the UK photocard driving licence and how it impacts driving abroad, car insurance, and accessing your licence record.

Rear view of white cars in dealership showroom
Changes to road tax for 2017: what you need to know

Motoring advice

1 March 2017

Stay ahead of the changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and understand the impact on road tax for new car purchases, ensuring you're prepared for the reforms ahead.