Vehicle tax reminder

News

5 min read

Car Tax Rises in 2026: What to Expect

Find out how UK car tax (VED) changes in April 2026 affect high-emission, luxury, and EV cars. Learn new rates, first-year charges, and tips to plan ahead.

Car repair close up

Advice

4 min read

How much does a car VCR repair cost?

A car VCR repair cost can sit anywhere from £100 to £600, depending on the origin of the VCR fault. See 2026 VCR costs and how to manage the issue online now.

Car ECU check

Advice

4 min read

How much does an Vauxhall ECU repair cost?

Vauxhall ECU repair costs range from £50 to £900 in 2026. Find out how much your ECU repair will be and what to do next online with Bumper here.

Dashboard close up

Advice

3 min read

How much does an ESP system repair cost?

An ESP or ESC system repair on a car can cost between £60 and £800. Find out more about ESP and ESC repair costs here.

A new gasket

Advice

5 min read

How much does a Vauxhall insignia gasket repair cost?

Vauxhall Insignia gasket repairs cost between £900 and £1,500 on average. Get a full breakdown of the repair costs and what to do next online with Bumper.

Close up car scratch

Advice

5 min read

How much does it cost to repair a scratch on a Toyota?

Toyota scratch repair costs vary wildly, from £60 to £1,000. Learn how much your scratch repair will cost and see the next steps online with Bumper.

Government website

News

1 min read

Government’s new digital driving licence could save billions

The government has begun an internal trial of a new digital driving license. If successful, a digital driving license could be rolled out in the GOV.UK app later in 2026.

Blue car

News

2 min read

Full list of cars expected to go ‘extinct’ by 2030

New research has revealed a list of cars likely to disappear from UK roads by 2030. Explore the full list and find out more about why these models are going “extinct”.

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