Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)Information on all vehicle and driving documentation, including driver licences and new vehicle registration. The Met OfficeFor up-to-date UK national and regional weather forecasts. Severe weather warnings. Driving Standards Agency (DSA)Driving tests for all classes of vehicle. Foreign & Commonwealth OfficeFor the latest travel safety advice by country. Trading StandardsLegal information and consumer protection. Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)Independent advice to help resolve legal, money and other problems. Society of Motor ManufacturersConsumer advice and general motor industry information. Office of Fair Trading (OFT)The
Office of Fair Trading, a government competition and consumer body, has
advice and information leaflets available about a range of consumer
issues, including buying goods using hire purchase, car servicing and
repair and buying cars. MAVISThe Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service. Retail Motor Industry FederationLeading motor industry trade association for finding local garages.
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Department for TransportGovernment department with responsibility for road transport and policy. Federation of British Historic Vehicle ClubsInformation on classic cars, including the availability of lead replacement petrol and 4-star fuel. Vehicle Certification AgencyInformation on how to import a car to the UK. Royal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsCharity involved in the promotion of road safety. SafeguardMotor caravan insurance provided by Swinton Insurance. Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA)For
information and complaints regarding the MOT test, safety standards
that apply when importing or building your own car, vehicle identity
checks (VIC) and vehicle safety recalls. Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre (Thatcham)For details of approved security systems, New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) and whiplash protection ratings for new cars. HonestJohn.co.ukModel by model, what's good, what's bad and what to watch out for. Tyres-OnlineTechnical information and tyre test reviews by brand. The Highways AgencyGovernment agency responsible for operating and maintaining the strategic road network – motorways and trunk roads. DirectGovWidest
range of government information and services online. Information for
motorists covers licensing, buying and selling vehicles, road safety,
learners and new drivers, and more. |
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