https://auto-vista.co.uk/ UK motoring, reviewed and explained en Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:05:44 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/great-british-squeeze-cars-outgrow-streets/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/great-british-squeeze-cars-outgrow-streets/ New cars are heavier, wider and taller than ever, and Britain's parking bays, residential roads and multi-storey ramps are starting to show the strain. We look at why kerb weights have climbed, what it means for tyres, insurance and neighbourly parking, and whether buyers should push back in 2026. Auto Vista Roads & Travel Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:46:45 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/glare-divide-britain-led-headlights-2026/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/glare-divide-britain-led-headlights-2026/ LED and matrix headlights are transforming night driving, but not everyone is a fan. We look at the rise of high-intensity lights, the rules that govern them, and how to stay safe when the dazzle hits. Auto Vista Roads & Travel Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:22:31 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/knobs-not-novels-uk-dashboard-thumb-friendly-rethink/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/knobs-not-novels-uk-dashboard-thumb-friendly-rethink/ Touchscreens have swallowed the modern dashboard, but British drivers are starting to push back. This is not a nostalgia trip: it is about keeping eyes on the road, fingers on familiar controls and a sensible split between glass and buttons. Auto Vista Roads & Travel Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:44:59 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/pillbox-motoring-new-car-visibility-squeeze-uk/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/pillbox-motoring-new-car-visibility-squeeze-uk/ Modern cars are safer in a crash but often harder to see out of, with thicker pillars, higher waistlines and smaller rear screens. We look at why 2026 models can feel more closed-in, what that means on narrow UK lanes and in tight car parks, and the practical checks and habits that help you see more. Auto Vista Roads & Travel Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:35:54 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/great-british-pit-stop-audit-motorway-services-ranked/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/great-british-pit-stop-audit-motorway-services-ranked/ Some services are worth planning a journey around. Others feel like a tax on tired drivers. We've graded Britain's motorway stops on fuel prices, food, loos, EV charging and plain old value for money. Auto Vista Roads & Travel Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:36:01 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/wales-20mph-default-limit-three-years-on/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/wales-20mph-default-limit-three-years-on/ Three years after Wales made 20mph the default on residential roads, the shouting has faded and the data has arrived. We look at what actually changed, why England's patchwork is confusing drivers, and what it all means for your premium. Auto Vista Car Tax & Finance Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:36:01 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/third-pedal-problems-manual-gearbox-britain-2026/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/third-pedal-problems-manual-gearbox-britain-2026/ Manuals still exist on UK forecourts, but the market around them has quietly split in two. We look at what learner habits, dealer part-ex desks and enthusiast demand are doing to the value of a third pedal in 2026 — and what that means for your wallet whether you're buying or selling. Auto Vista Car Tax & Finance Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:29:37 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/bay-wars-public-ev-charging-etiquette-uk-2026/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/bay-wars-public-ev-charging-etiquette-uk-2026/ Six bays, four cars, one cable draped across a walkway and a driver hovering with intent — the British public charge point is a social experiment with a plug on the end. Here's our field guide to the unwritten rules, the app failures and the motorway-services standoffs of 2026. Auto Vista EV Ownership Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:29:37 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/pass-or-pay-mot-diesel-ev-pressure-points/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/pass-or-pay-mot-diesel-ev-pressure-points/ 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. Auto Vista Maintenance & Repair Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:29:31 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/old-car-ultimatum-ten-step-scorecard/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/old-car-ultimatum-ten-step-scorecard/ When the repair quote looks bigger than the car’s value, emotion and arithmetic start arguing. This UK-focused ten-step scorecard helps you decide whether to scrap, sell, part-exchange or spend — without romanticising a money pit. Auto Vista Car Tax & Finance Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:29:31 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/forecourt-detective-used-ev-battery-five-minute-test/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/forecourt-detective-used-ev-battery-five-minute-test/ A used EV is only as good as the battery under the floor, and the dealer's smile is not a state-of-health report. Here is a practical forecourt routine for UK buyers, plus the warranty small print and red flags that should make you walk away. Auto Vista Car Tax & Finance Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:32:19 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/winter-proof-your-motor-2026-cold-snap-checklist/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/winter-proof-your-motor-2026-cold-snap-checklist/ 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. Auto Vista Maintenance & Repair Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:32:19 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/pothole-damage-protection-claims-guide-2026/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/pothole-damage-protection-claims-guide-2026/ 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. Auto Vista Maintenance & Repair Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:36:49 GMT https://auto-vista.co.uk/vehicle-tax-2026-winners-losers-smart-tips/ https://auto-vista.co.uk/vehicle-tax-2026-winners-losers-smart-tips/ The April 2026 VED changes are in force, and they have redrawn the value map for UK drivers. Here is who is paying more, who is quietly saving, and how to keep your car tax bill in check without settling for a car you do not want. Auto Vista Car Tax & Finance Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:36:49 GMT