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How to update your driving licence details and avoid fines

Motoring advice

11 May 2026

Learn how and when to renew and update your licence to ensure you avoid being fined, including important details to check and the supporting documents you might need.

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Driving Test Practice Guide - How to prepare yourself

Motoring advice

1 April 2026

Get ready for your driving journey with AXA's comprehensive guide, covering everything from obtaining your provisional licence to acing your practical driving test and what to do after passing.

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Annual mileage calculator

Motoring advice

1 April 2026

Want to get an idea of how many miles your car does every year? Use our mileage calculator and find out today.

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What are smart motorways and how do they work?

Motoring advice

4 March 2026

Smart motorways use technology to manage traffic flow in real time but with no hard shoulder on many, it's vital to know what to do if you break down.

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

4 March 2026

AXA's guide to car tax explains how road tax is calculated, what you'll pay based on your vehicle's emissions, and how to check if your car is currently taxed.

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Clean air zones and how they can affect motorists

Motoring advice

24 February 2026

Discover the impact of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) and Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) on motorists, including compliance, charges, and preparations for future changes.

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New Highway Code changes: everything you need to know

Motoring advice

19 December 2025

Learn about the upcoming changes to the Highway Code, including the new 'Hierarchy of Road Users' and other rules aimed at improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

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AXA's comprehensive guide to car number plates

Motoring advice

27 November 2025

Everything your need to know about car number plates, including rules, meanings, how to get a private plate, visibility guidelines and their impact on your car insurance.

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Understanding Total Loss

Motoring advice

17 October 2025

Learn about the concept of total loss, the categories of total loss, and the implications for your insurance policy after an incident or car theft.