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Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
13th July 2023
MOT tests can throw up some unexpected results, so it might be helpful to learn some of the most common reasons that cars fail the annual […]
12th July 2023
Fuel prices have started to come down, but are you always getting the cheapest option? myRAC Fuel Finder RAC have recently launched the ‘myRAC Fuel Finder’ […]
6th July 2023
It’s almost time for the summer holidays, and you might be thinking about going away. But do you know the rules of the road in different […]
4th July 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that average supermarket fuel margins rose by 6p per litre between 2019 and 2022. Motorists paid an extra […]
3rd July 2023
Reliant Regal 1967 This iconic three-wheeled model, made famous by Only Fools and Horses, may not be the wackiest car on this list, but it’s definitely […]
29th June 2023
Has the cost of living crisis put the brakes on your car servicing? In a bid to cut costs on motor maintenance, 23% of car owners […]
27th June 2023
Around 150,000 motorists accidentally put the wrong fuel in their car every year – that’s one every three-and-a-half minutes. But do you know what to do […]
22nd June 2023
Going away on holiday between June and August? If so, you join 81% of Brits in their summer holiday plans, according to Trip Advisor’s Seasonal Travel […]
20th June 2023
The expansion of the ULEZ this year has been a hotly debated topic, but it’s still going ahead despite the massive opposition. Currently, the ULEZ covers […]
15th June 2023
Is speeding traffic putting you off the walk to school? Parents across the UK worry for their children’s safety, with reports of unsafe roads rolling in. […]
13th June 2023
Summers are getting warmer and the cost of living is going up, so how do you cool your car down quick without it using up too […]
8th June 2023
Is the UK’s motor industry finally turning around? According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 145,204 new vehicles sold were sold in May, […]
6th June 2023
Many factors have contributed to rising petrol and diesel prices over the past few years, but now it looks like we’re over the hill. Let’s take […]
5th June 2023
With regular updates to The Highway Code and new motoring laws introduced all the time, it can be difficult to keep up with all the latest […]
31st May 2023
The number of drivers convicted for speeding has reached an eight-year high, according to new figures. Analysis of government data by Churchill Motor Insurance showed speeding […]
30th May 2023
If you’re planning on renewing your driving licence soon, make sure you know the dates of the DVLA strikes, or you could face delays. When are […]
25th May 2023
Need to repair your vehicle? Unfortunately, you may face a long wait time. With delays on the manufacture of car parts persisting, the turnaround for accident […]
23rd May 2023
Do you know where your car is right now? You’ll want to keep a close eye on your vehicle as stats have found that car theft […]
18th May 2023
Have the ‘horror stories’ around self-driving cars put you off the technology? Last month, the UK became the first European country to allow drivers to take […]
16th May 2023
Ever received compensation for pothole-related damage? Last year, councils coughed up almost £27 million in payouts to drivers whose cars suffered after driving over potholes. This […]