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Oxford is famously not a car-friendly city, though it has a strong vehicle manufacturing history. Morris Motors was established in Oxford in 1910, and it has been home to the production site for Mini cars since 2000. In 2022, A pilot Zero Emissions Zone (ZEZ) was launched in the city centre, meaning all petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles will incur a daily charge for driving in the area, and there are various other traffic restrictions in place.

Oxford has a Zero Emission Zone to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality. Vehicles that produce zero emissions, such as fully electric cars, motorcycles and vans, can use the zone without incurring a charge. However, all petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles will be charged for driving in the ZEZ between 7 am and 7 pm unless they have an exemption or 100% discount. The zone is signalled by traffic signs and enforced using numberplate recognition cameras around Oxford. You can pay the charge online.

Driving in cities like Oxford puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Oxford for all these crucial components.

Winter tyres perform optimally at temperatures below 7°C, making them ideal for use between November and April. They provide several benefits, from significantly shorter stopping distances on wet, snowy and icy roads to enhanced aquaplaning resistance and durability in cold weather.

You can learn more about the benefits of winter tyres in this guide.

Using season-specific tyres is the best way to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. All-season tyres are another option, but they don't perform as well as summer and winter tyres in their respective seasons.

Although having two sets of tyres is more expensive initially, it's a long-term investment that ensures you won't have to buy new tyres as often. This is because seasonal tyres have a longer lifespan when used correctly. Check out this guide for advice about the best winter tyres.