Motoring Links

Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Information on all vehicle and driving documentation, including driver licences and new vehicle registration.
www.dvla.gov.uk
Customer Enquiries (Drivers) Group
Sandringham Park
Swansea
SA7 0EE
Telephone 0870 240 0009

The Met Office

For up-to-date UK national and regional weather forecasts. Severe weather warnings.
www.meto.gov.uk

Driving Standards Agency (DSA)

Driving tests for all classes of vehicle.
www.dsa.gov.uk
Stanley House
56 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NG1 5GU
Telephone 0115 901 2500

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

For the latest travel safety advice by country.
www.fco.gov.uk

Trading Standards

Legal information and consumer protection.
www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
Search the website for your local trading standards office.

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Independent advice to help resolve legal, money and other problems.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Search the website for your CAB office.

Society of Motor Manufacturers

Consumer advice and general motor industry information.
www.smmt.co.uk
Forbes House
Halkin Street
London SW1X 7DS
Telephone 020 7235 7000

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.
www.oft.gov.uk

MAVIS

The Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service.

Helps disabled and older motorists make informed decisions about their own mobility needs. MAVIS provides practical advice on driving, vehicle adaptation and suitable vehicle types for both drivers and passengers.
MAVIS website

Retail Motor Industry Federation

Leading motor industry trade association for finding local garages.
www.rmif.co.uk
Consumer hotline: 08457 585350

Department for Transport

Government department with responsibility for road transport and policy.
www.dft.gov.uk

Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs

Information on classic cars, including the availability of lead replacement petrol and 4-star fuel.
www.fbhvc.co.uk

Vehicle Certification Agency

Information on how to import a car to the UK.
www.vca.gov.uk

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Charity involved in the promotion of road safety.
www.rospa.org.uk
RoSPA House
Edgbaston Park
353 Bristol Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B5 7ST
Telephone 0121 248 2000

Safeguard

Motor caravan insurance provided by Swinton Insurance.
www.swinton.co.uk/motor/motorcaravan.php
Telephone 0800 068 7562

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.
www.vosa.gov.uk
Berkeley House
Croydon Street
Bristol
BS5 ODA
Telephone 0870 6060440

Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre (Thatcham)

For details of approved security systems, New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) and whiplash protection ratings for new cars.
www.thatcham.org
Colthrop Way
Thatcham
Berks
RG19 4NR
Vehicle Security National Helpline 0870 5502006

HonestJohn.co.uk

Model by model, what's good, what's bad and what to watch out for.
www.honestjohn.co.uk

Tyres-Online

Technical information and tyre test reviews by brand.
www.tyres-online.co.uk

The Highways Agency

Government agency responsible for operating and maintaining the strategic road network – motorways and trunk roads.
www.highways.gov.uk

DirectGov

Widest range of government information and services online. Information for motorists covers licensing, buying and selling vehicles, road safety, learners and new drivers, and more.
www.direct.gov.uk