Plain-language guides to vehicle recalls, dashboard warning lights, inspections and maintenance intervals, written from official sources.https://alltoknowabout.com/en-GBhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/brake-warning-light-stays-on-after-releasing-handbrakehttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/brake-warning-light-stays-on-after-releasing-handbrakeIf the brake warning light stays on after releasing the handbrake, check the handbrake and fluid, stop safely if unsure, and follow official UK guidance.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/can-i-get-mot-if-car-is-not-taxedhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/can-i-get-mot-if-car-is-not-taxedCan you get an MOT on an untaxed car in the UK? Learn the legal exceptions, SORN rules, MOT due dates and the £1,000 fine for driving without one.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/check-car-recall-by-registration-number-gov-ukhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/check-car-recall-by-registration-number-gov-ukCheck a car recall on GOV.UK with its registration number, see unfixed safety recalls and MOT history, and learn what to do if you are told not to drive.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/can-i-drive-without-mot-after-bookinghttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/can-i-drive-without-mot-after-bookingA booked MOT does not make an expired car legal to drive. Learn the two exceptions, the £1,000 fine, renewal-date rules and when to stay off the road.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/do-i-need-mot-when-buying-car-from-dealerhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/do-i-need-mot-when-buying-car-from-dealerDo you need an MOT when buying a car from a dealer? Learn the three-year rule, test-drive limits, MOT history checks and your 30-day right to reject.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/does-mot-cover-warning-lights-on-dashboardhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/does-mot-cover-warning-lights-on-dashboardThe MOT checks specific dashboard warning lights, such as engine, airbag, ABS and brake lights. Learn which ones can fail your test and what to do next.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/free-recall-check-using-vehicle-identification-numberhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/free-recall-check-using-vehicle-identification-numberCheck a UK car recall using its 17-character VIN with The Motor Ombudsman, or by registration on GOV.UK. Find your VIN and learn what to do next.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/dvsa-mot-history-check-vehicle-defectshttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/dvsa-mot-history-check-vehicle-defectsCheck a car's MOT history on GOV.UK by registration number, and understand dangerous, major, minor defects and advisories before you buy or repair.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-long-does-an-mot-last-after-passhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-long-does-an-mot-last-after-passAn MOT certificate lasts one year. Learn how early renewal keeps your expiry date, how to check it on GOV.UK and what to do if your MOT has run out.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-long-does-safety-recall-repair-take-ukhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-long-does-safety-recall-repair-take-ukNo official UK timescale exists for safety recall repairs. Learn what affects the wait, when to book, whether to keep driving and what to do if delayed.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-air-filter-be-changed-in-car-ukhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-air-filter-be-changed-in-car-ukHow often to change a car air filter in the UK: follow your handbook's service schedule, sooner if you drive on dusty roads, and spot warning signs.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-coolant-be-replaced-in-carhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-coolant-be-replaced-in-carThere is no single official UK interval for replacing coolant. Learn where to find your car's figure, when to change it sooner and how to stay safe.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-car-battery-be-checked-ukhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-car-battery-be-checked-ukHow often should a car battery be checked in the UK? Yearly checks, winter timing, MOT scope and what to do about battery warning lights, explained.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-brake-fluid-be-changedhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-brake-fluid-be-changedLearn how often brake fluid should be changed in the UK, why it wears out, what your owner's manual says and what the MOT checks on brake fluid.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-i-change-engine-oil-ukhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-i-change-engine-oil-ukHow often to change engine oil in the UK, how your handbook sets the interval, safe level checks and what to do if the oil warning light appears.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-cambelt-be-replaced-ukhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-often-should-cambelt-be-replaced-ukHow often to replace a cambelt in the UK: why the handbook interval comes first, how time and mileage apply, what the MOT covers and warning signs.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-to-check-mot-history-by-registration-numberhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/how-to-check-mot-history-by-registration-numberCheck a UK car's MOT history by registration number on GOV.UK: past results, mileage at each test, the next due date, and how to read failures.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/mot-exemption-for-vehicles-over-40-yearshttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/mot-exemption-for-vehicles-over-40-yearsWhich vehicles over 40 years old need no MOT in Great Britain, what counts as a substantial change, and how to declare the MOT exemption correctly.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/mot-test-fail-reasons-dangerous-categoryhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/mot-test-fail-reasons-dangerous-categoryA dangerous MOT defect is a direct, immediate risk to road safety. Learn the main dangerous fail reasons and what to do with the car afterwards.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/is-it-safe-to-drive-car-under-recallhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/is-it-safe-to-drive-car-under-recallIs it safe to drive a car under recall in the UK? Learn when to stop, how to check your registration on GOV.UK, who pays for the fix and what to do next.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/tyre-pressure-warning-light-flashing-then-solidhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/tyre-pressure-warning-light-flashing-then-solidA tyre pressure light that flashes, then stays on, usually signals a sensor fault rather than low pressure. Here is what to check and when to act.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-does-dealer-do-for-safety-recallhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-does-dealer-do-for-safety-recallWhat a UK dealer does for a safety recall: booking the workshop, carrying out the repair, what it usually costs you, and when not to drive the car.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-does-red-battery-warning-light-mean-in-carhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-does-red-battery-warning-light-mean-in-carThe red battery warning light means the charging system is not charging the battery. Learn what to do now, when to stop, and how it affects your MOT.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-happens-if-car-fails-mot-for-recall-defecthttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-happens-if-car-fails-mot-for-recall-defectRecall defect at your MOT? Official UK guidance explains whether the car fails, when you can drive it, who pays for the repair and what to do next.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-if-manufacturer-recall-letter-receivedhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-if-manufacturer-recall-letter-receivedReceived a manufacturer recall letter? Learn what it means, whether to keep driving, who pays, how to book the repair and how to check on GOV.UK.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-items-are-checked-during-mot-test-ukhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-items-are-checked-during-mot-test-ukFind out which items are checked during an MOT test in the UK, from brakes, tyres and lights to seatbelts, warning lamps and what happens after a fail.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-when-abs-light-stays-onhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-when-abs-light-stays-onABS light staying on? Learn when to stop safely, what to check before the garage, and how it affects your MOT, using DVSA and Highway Code guidance.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-if-recall-is-not-fixed-by-dealerhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-if-recall-is-not-fixed-by-dealerRecall not fixed by your dealer? Follow these practical UK steps: contact the manufacturer, report serious defects to DVSA and get Citizens Advice help.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-when-oil-pressure-warning-light-comes-onhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/what-to-do-when-oil-pressure-warning-light-comes-onThe oil pressure warning light can mean dangerously low engine oil pressure. Stop safely, check the oil level and know when to call for help.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/when-does-my-car-need-an-mot-testhttps://alltoknowabout.com/uk/articles/when-does-my-car-need-an-mot-testWhen does my car need an MOT test? Learn the first deadline for new cars, yearly renewal, early booking rules and the risks of driving without one.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT