Drivers are being warned they could be breaking the law if they passed their driving test before 2014 and haven’t made a crucial check.
Motorists are being warned to make sure their driving licences have not expired.
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.
Expiry dates are displayed in section 4b on the front of cards.
Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a fine of up to £1,000.
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Richard Evans, head of technical services at WeBuyAnyCar, said: “To drive anywhere legally, you must hold a valid driving licence which has the most up-to-date and correct details of your name, date of birth and full address.
"If you know your licence is about to expire, or your personal details have changed, it’s crucial you update your licence.
“Our research found that almost all (93pc) drivers say they’ve seen motoring costs increase over the last 12 months. And with rising costs across the board, drivers should take extra precautions to ensure they aren’t stung with additional charges, like unnecessary fines.
“If drivers don’t have a valid licence, the DVLA warns you could be fined £1,000 and even risk having your vehicle seized.
"This will be a much heavier price to pay than the cost of updating your licence which starts from £14.”
The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method.
Applications cost £14 and are usually processed within five days.
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Third-party websites charge additional fees.
Postal renewals cost £17, while doing it at a Post Office has a £21.50 fee.
A DVLA spokeswoman said: “We encourage customers to use GOV.UK as applying online is the quickest and cheapest way to renew their photocard driving licence.
“If you stop driving altogether, you should inform DVLA and return your licence rather than keeping it as a form of out-of-date photo ID.”
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