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The 2026 MOT is asking tougher questions of diesel particulate filters and electric-car battery health — and the answers can get expensive. Here’s what to check before test day, which models are most exposed, and how to keep a fail from becoming a financial disaster.
A no-nonsense pre-winter audit for UK drivers, ranking the checks that keep a car reliable when the temperature drops. Battery, tyres, coolant, lights and the grit-season kit — sorted by cost, urgency and the risk of a miserable roadside wait.
Potholes are deeper, repairs are pricier and council claims are still a slog. Here is how to spot damage early, toughen up your car and give yourself the best chance of getting your money back.