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23 free tools for every UK driver
Updated with current 2026 DVLA, HMRC, and TfL rates — tax, fines, running costs, finance, and safety, all in one place.
Penalty & Legal
Penalty Points Calculator
Find out exactly when your points become inactive and when they're removed from your record.
Use tool →Speeding Fine Calculator
See your likely fine, points, and ban risk for any speeding offence. Updated for 2026.
Use tool →Parking Fine (PCN) Calculator
Work out exactly what you owe based on when you pay — the discount window can halve the cost.
Use tool →Child Car Seat Law CheckerNew
Check the correct legal car seat requirement for your child's age, weight, and height.
Use tool →Tax & Ownership
Road Tax Calculator
Find your exact VED rate for 2026 based on your car's CO2 emissions and registration date.
Use tool →Van Road Tax Calculator
Find the right VED rate for your van — a completely different system to cars.
Use tool →Historic Vehicle Tax ExemptionNew
Check whether your classic car qualifies for the rolling 40-year tax and MOT exemption.
Use tool →Company Car Tax (BIK) Calculator
Calculate your Benefit-in-Kind tax for a company car, including the low EV rates.
Use tool →Salary Sacrifice EV Calculator
See your real monthly saving from a salary sacrifice EV scheme after tax and NI relief.
Use tool →Number Plate Cost CalculatorNew
See the real total cost of a private plate — DVLA fees on top of the purchase price.
Use tool →HMRC Business Mileage Calculator
Work out what you can claim for business mileage at the official 45p/25p rates.
Use tool →Fuel & Running Costs
Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate the cost of any trip or your annual fuel spend — petrol, diesel, or electric.
Use tool →EV vs Petrol Calculator
Is an electric car really cheaper for you? Get a personalised cost comparison in seconds.
Use tool →EV Charging Time Calculator
Estimate charging time for home or rapid charging, including the slowdown above 80%.
Use tool →Car Running Cost Calculator
See the true annual cost of owning your car — fuel, tax, insurance, MOT, and more.
Use tool →Congestion Charge CalculatorUpdated
Calculate your annual London Congestion Charge cost, including the 2026 EV discount.
Use tool →Winter Tyres Cost-BenefitNew
See the real annual cost of running a winter tyre set, and who benefits most.
Use tool →Buying & Selling
PCP & HP Car Finance Calculator
Estimate your monthly payments and see the total cost of credit over the term.
Use tool →Car Depreciation Calculator
See how much your car will really be worth over the next 5 years.
Use tool →Cost of Learning to Drive
Add up lessons, tests, and licence fees for the real total cost of learning to drive.
Use tool →Safety & Maintenance
MOT Due Date Calculator
Find out exactly when your next MOT is due, including the early-renewal window.
Use tool →Tyre Tread Depth Checker
Check all four tyres against the UK's 1.6mm legal minimum in seconds.
Use tool →Stopping Distance Calculator
See how far your car actually travels before stopping at any speed.
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Guides & Advice
UK Driving Guides & Advice
Complete Guides & Featured
What Changed for UK Drivers in 2025-26: The Complete Timeline
A verified, chronological timeline of what's changed since 2025 — tax, the Congestion Charge, and what's still just a proposal.
GlossaryUK Motoring Terms Explained: The Complete Glossary
Plain-English definitions of PCP, BIK, VED, MOT, ULEZ and 35+ more UK motoring terms.
CountdownThe 10 Biggest UK Driving Cost Mistakes We See Every Year
From missed parking discounts to losing your licence entirely — ranked and explained.
RegionalDriving Costs by Region: How Where You Live Changes What You Pay
Compare car insurance, parking, fuel prices, and Clean Air Zone charges across the UK.
Complete GuideThe Complete Guide to Electric Car Ownership in the UK (2026)
Real EV running costs, the April 2025 tax changes, and an honest verdict on switching.
Complete GuideThe Family Driving Safety & Costs Guide (UK, 2026)
Car seat law as your child grows, tyre and stopping distance safety, and real family car costs.
Complete GuideThe Complete Guide to Business & Self-Employed Driving
Claim mileage correctly, van tax rules, and city driving charges for business drivers.
Complete GuideThe Complete Guide to Buying and Selling a Used Car
Checking a used car, road tax rules, financing, and DVLA paperwork explained.
Complete GuideThe New Driver's Complete Guide: From Learning to Your First Car
Learning to drive, passing your test, buying your first car, insurance, and safety.
All Guides
UK Drink Drive Limits Explained (2026)
The UK's legal drink drive limits by nation, and why you can't reliably self-calculate BAC.
Road TaxUK Road Tax Explained 2026: VED Rates, Bands & How to Pay
All three rate regimes explained, the April 2025 EV changes, and how to check and pay.
Running CostsHow to Reduce Car Running Costs in the UK (2026): 14 Proven Ways
Practical ways to cut your motoring bills — fuel economy, insurance, servicing, and habits.
Fuel CostsFuel Cost Per Mile UK 2026: Petrol, Diesel & Electric Compared
Complete cost-per-mile tables, EV charging costs, and HMRC mileage rates.
Electric VehiclesElectric Car Running Costs UK 2026: Is an EV Really Cheaper?
Home vs public charging, servicing savings, and a total cost comparison against petrol.
Running CostsAverage Cost to Run a Car in the UK (2026) — Full Breakdown
Fuel, insurance, servicing, road tax, MOT, tyres, and the depreciation drivers forget.
SpeedingSpeed Awareness Course vs Penalty Points: Which Is Better?
Cost, insurance impact, eligibility, and long-term effects compared.
SpeedingUK Speeding Fines Explained: Band A, B & C Guide (2026)
How UK speeding fines are calculated, and when an offence leads to a ban.
Penalty PointsHow Long Do Penalty Points Last in the UK? (2026 Guide)
Active vs on-record points, offence code durations, and the totting-up rule.