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News: app update · 29 Oct 2026Motorbook now works with Apple CarPlay: fuel and EV charging on your dashboardFind nearby fuel and EV charging on your car screen, why that beats holding your phone under UK law, and how much nearby prices really vary. News: weather · 23 Oct 2026Storm Austen and Storm Boelo: a driver's guide to warnings, bridge closures and fuelWarnings by region, the wind speeds that close UK bridges, fuel gaps in the Highlands and useful numbers if you get caught out. News: fuel · 21 Oct 2026UK fuel prices pushed inflation to 3.5% in September, and diesel has just hit a recordDiesel hit a record 200.04p a litre. The ONS and DESNZ figures, why prices rose with tax unchanged, and how to pay less. Fuel apps · 16 Oct 2026Best fuel price apps in the UK in 2026: an honest comparisonMotorbook, Google Maps, Waze, PetrolPrices and FindPetrol compared by data source, privacy, platforms and the job each does best. News: MOT · 14 Oct 2026LED headlight bulbs and the MOT: what the 14 October 2026 rule change means for youApproved LED replacement bulbs in halogen headlamps can now pass the MOT, but only with a visible approval sticker. Autumn Budget · 13 Oct 2026Autumn Budget 2026: confirmed changes for driversConfirmed: 5p fuel duty cut kept to 30 June 2027, 60.59p from 1 July 2027, car tax £210 from April 2027, eVED from April 2028, and more. News: fuel · 9 Oct 2026Fuel prices on Google Maps: how to check them, plus a free UK alternative in MotorbookWhat changed on 8 October, how reliable the Fuel Finder data is, and how to compare prices near you. Press release · 8 Oct 2026Motorbook launches on Apple App Store to keep UK drivers ahead of MOT, tax and fuel costsMotorbook brings official MOT and tax dates, reminders and live UK Fuel Finder prices together in one private iPhone app. News: fuel · 28 Sep 2026UK diesel hits an all-time high: what the record means for driversRecord 199.18p/L diesel (RAC). Who feels it, and what you can still control this week. Costs: running · 28 Sep 202614 ways to cut UK car running costsPump shopping, insurance timing, MOT prep, breakdown cover, parking appeals, EV tariffs and more. EVs: policy · 25 Sep 2026UK ZEV mandate review: what it means for drivers and future car buyersWhat the consultation means for existing petrol, diesel and hybrid owners. MOT: EVs · 25 Sep 2026Electric cars and MOTs: what the latest reliability data really showsHow to use MOT data sensibly when choosing a used electric car. Tax: EVs · 25 Sep 2026Electric Vehicle Excise Duty: what changes from April 2028?What drivers should understand now about the future mileage-based duty. Rules: number plates · 25 Sep 2026Illegal number plates: what the new UK crackdown means for driversA quick plate check that can prevent an avoidable problem at the roadside or MOT time. Buying: EVs · 25 Sep 2026UK electric-car sales are rising: should your next car be electric?Start with your real driving pattern, charging access and total ownership cost. MOT: DVSA rules · 17 Sep 2026MOT rules 2026: what's actually changed (and what's just rumour)A clear, dated breakdown of what the DVSA has confirmed for 2026, and what's been ruled out. VED: April 2026 · 17 Sep 2026What the April 2026 road tax changes actually mean for youElectric cars now pay standard road tax from year two. Every rate that changed, and what to check on your own vehicle. Car ownership: record keeping · 4 Sep 2026Digital vs paper logbook: which one actually protects your car's value?The little booklet in the glovebox has been the standard for decades. Why that's changing, and what a digital record gets you. Selling: resale value · 4 Sep 2026Does service history actually increase resale value?Well-maintained cars regularly sell for less than they should, simply because the paperwork didn't survive. Family: multiple vehicles · 4 Sep 2026Managing more than one car: a family fleet without the spreadsheetOne car is manageable. Two is where most people's mental system starts to break down. MOT: reminders · 4 Sep 2026Never miss an MOT again: a simple system for remindersDriving without a valid MOT can invalidate your insurance entirely. How to make sure it never happens by accident. Maintenance: checklists · 4 Sep 2026The UK car maintenance schedule: what to check and whenA simple monthly rhythm catches almost every problem before it becomes an expensive one.