At Young Car Driver, we want our content to be clear, accurate, up to date, and genuinely useful for young drivers and the people helping them.
On our pages you will often see a Fact checked label near the top, along with Written by, Verified by, and Last reviewed details. This page explains what these labels mean, how we fact-check information, and how we keep content accurate over time.
For any pages that touch on money, insurance, or finance, we aim for information that is clear, fair, and not misleading, in line with current UK regulatory expectations.
On this page
- What “Fact checked” means at Young Car Driver
- How we fact-check information
- What we review before publishing
- What our labels mean
- How often we update content
- Corrections and feedback
- Learn more about how we create content
- Our sources
What “Fact checked” means at Young Car Driver
When you see the Fact checked label on one of our pages, it means the page has been through our editorial review process and the review details are shown near the top of the page.
That process may include checking facts, dates, rules, eligibility details, definitions, prices, and key claims against trusted sources. It may also include checking that the page is clear, balanced, and up to date, without over-emphasising benefits or skipping important limitations, so that it is clear, fair, and not misleading.
A Fact checked label is not personal financial advice or a recommendation. It is part of our editorial review process, designed to help make content accurate, useful, and responsible.
How we fact-check information
We try to use primary sources wherever possible. That means going to the original source of the information rather than relying on another website’s summary or interpretation.
For example, if we are explaining driving licence rules, test booking details, or vehicle tax information, we would rather check GOV.UK, DVLA, DVSA, or NI Direct directly than rely on a third-party article.
For finance, insurance, and regulatory content, we may also check official guidance from bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority, MoneyHelper, or the Advertising Standards Authority.
Where we rely on secondary sources, we look for organisations with a strong track record of accuracy, such as independent research bodies, consumer organisations, and industry associations.
What we review before publishing
Every page on Young Car Driver is reviewed before publication.
That review may include checking:
- factual claims
- dates and deadlines
- legal or regulatory wording
- eligibility details
- prices or charges, where relevant
- whether links and source references still support the point being made
- whether the content is fair, balanced, and helpful
For higher-risk topics, such as car finance, insurance, or credit issues, we may apply additional checks or senior editorial approval where appropriate, to reduce the risk of content being unclear, unfair, or misleading.
What our labels mean
These labels do different jobs on our pages:
Fact checked shows that the page has been through our editorial review process and links to this policy.
Written by shows who created the content and links to that persons bio.
Verified by shows who reviewed the content and links to that persons bio.
Last reviewed shows when the page was last reviewed, whether that involved a light edit, a factual check, or a more substantial update.
At Young Car Driver, the person who writes a page is not the same person who reviews it. Every page is checked by a second person before publication or as part of a later update.
Together, these labels help show who created the page, who checked it, and when it was last reviewed.
How often we update content
We revisit content regularly to keep it accurate and useful.
That might mean updating a page because rules have changed, official guidance has been revised, prices or features have moved, or we have improved the page based on new information.
We aim to revisit important money, insurance, and regulatory pages regularly, and sooner when major changes come to our attention.
Corrections and feedback
We work hard to get things right, but if you spot something that looks inaccurate, out of date, or unclear, please Contact us.
We aim to look into potential errors as quickly as reasonably practicable. When needed, we will review the page, correct the issue, and update the content. If the change is significant, we may also update the page’s review date.
If we are unsure whether a point is still correct, we will either update it based on a reliable source or revise the wording until we can confirm the position properly.
If you would like to raise a formal complaint, please see our Complaints procedure page.
Learn more about how we create content
This page explains how we check facts and review important information.
If you want to understand more about how we plan, write, review, and maintain content across the site, please see our Editorial guidelines.
For more on how the business works, you can read How we make money and Trusted partners.
To understand more about who we are and what the site stands for, visit About Young Car Driver and How Young Car Driver helps young drivers.
Our sources
Depending on the topic, we may use a mix of the following and other reputable sources.
UK government and public bodies
GOV.UK, DVLA, DVSA, NI Direct, the Office for National Statistics, the NHS, and the Met Office.
Regulators and official guidance
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Advertising Standards Authority.
Consumer and safety organisations
MoneyHelper, Citizens Advice, Brake, and IAM RoadSmart.
Industry data and services
SMMT and The Post Office.