Motoring

Experts reveal 12p life hack to stop car windscreens freezing over this winter

The 12p kitchen item that'll stop your windscreen freezing over this winter

Martin Lewis, who founded the website MoneySavingExpert.com

Martin Lewis, who founded the website MoneySavingExpert.com

Martin Lewis shares 'huge' car finance news that could double compensation

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

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DVLA driving licence warning for one million drivers risking £1,000 fine

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Campaigners call for mandatory driver retraining as DVLA figures revealed

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

How to jump start your car using jump leads - everything you need to know

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

Car parking hack can help you avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

What is the pay-per-mile scheme? Chancellor urged to impose plans on drivers

Once you've been caught be a speed camera you'll receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days of the offence

Once you've been caught be a speed camera you'll receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days of the offence

What happens after you’ve been caught by a speed camera? All you need to know

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

The 'little-known' petrol trick you should really know (you could save £500)

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Drivers over 70 at risk of £1,000 fines or losing their licence, DVLA warns

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

The reason why your car alarm keeps going off (and what you can do about it)

Bike boxes are painted on UK roads but what are they and what happens if you stop in one?

Bike boxes are painted on UK roads but what are they and what happens if you stop in one?

What do bike boxes mean and can you stop in one when driving? What to know

Have you ever lost your car keys?

Have you ever lost your car keys?

Don't panic! This is what to do if you lose your car keys

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence.

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence.

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How do you know if a speed camera caught you? Find out if there's a way to check

Police officers conduct speed checks

Police officers conduct speed checks

Do speeding tickets affect the cost of my car insurance? Motor experts explain

Have you been caught speeding recently?

Have you been caught speeding recently?

What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws

Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws

Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters being fitted on cars this month

According to Cycling UK, one cyclist is either killed or seriously injured every week

According to Cycling UK, one cyclist is either killed or seriously injured every week

The cyclist vs driver debate is so tedious - you have a lethal common enemy

Drivers were asked five basic theory questions and 88% of people could not get them all right.

Drivers were asked five basic theory questions and 88% of people could not get them all right.

Take our driving theory quiz as 88 per cent fail these 5 basic test questions

The AA and RAC have said the new code does not feature “desperately needed” measures such as a cap on charges

The AA and RAC have said the new code does not feature “desperately needed” measures such as a cap on charges

Drivers warned about private parking as 'watered down' code of conduct published

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses

The UK's roads are home to around 7,000 speed cameras – the fourth highest amount in the world

The UK's roads are home to around 7,000 speed cameras – the fourth highest amount in the world

New 'ultra speed camera' that doesn't flash can see inside driver's vehicles

The warning comes as it was revealed car insurance premiums had risen by around £157 year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024

The warning comes as it was revealed car insurance premiums had risen by around £157 year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024

Drivers warned of 'big no no's' that could invalidate their no claims discount

A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s

A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s

See who has been named most expensive supermarket fuel retailer

Well, you might be surprised to know the answer.

Well, you might be surprised to know the answer.

Can speed cameras catch you speeding on the other side of the road?

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras

The UK’s greenfly population is set to explode as we welcome the warmer weather and summer sunshine.

The UK’s greenfly population is set to explode as we welcome the warmer weather and summer sunshine.

'Don't park here!' £1200 repair bill warning issued to British drivers

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car

The RAC believes if retailers charged “fairer” margins, the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel would be around 145p

The RAC believes if retailers charged “fairer” margins, the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel would be around 145p

RAC warns fuel retailers are charging 'extremely unfair' petrol prices

Around 70 per cent of dash cam footage submissions lead to police action, ranging from warning letters to penalty points, prosecutions and fines, and potentially even jail time

Around 70 per cent of dash cam footage submissions lead to police action, ranging from warning letters to penalty points, prosecutions and fines, and potentially even jail time

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Huge increase in dash cam police reports as users issued insurance warning

Have you ever put the wrong fuel in your car? Here's what you should do if you make this petrol station mistake

Have you ever put the wrong fuel in your car? Here's what you should do if you make this petrol station mistake

Expert shares what you should do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

The Managing Director at Select Van Leasing has warned that if you’ve got a dash cam hard-wired into your vehicle you need to notify your insurer.

The Managing Director at Select Van Leasing has warned that if you’ve got a dash cam hard-wired into your vehicle you need to notify your insurer.

This little known dash cam mistake could be invalidating your car insurance

Drivers have been urged to change their winter tyres this summer

Drivers have been urged to change their winter tyres this summer

The simple swap drivers should make to avoid £1000s in fines over the summer

Smoking, littering and being sick are among the most annoying things passengers can do in the car, according to UK drivers.

Smoking, littering and being sick are among the most annoying things passengers can do in the car, according to UK drivers.

Drivers share the 10 most annoying things passengers do - are you guilty of any?

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Drivers warned of MOT failures due to often forgotten car part

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

DVLA alert to millions of drivers over new tax, MOT & driving licence process

The AA is calling for hard shoulders to return to smart motorways following the BBC investigation

The AA is calling for hard shoulders to return to smart motorways following the BBC investigation

AA highlights 'driver's worst nightmare' as smart motorway safety systems fail

Oldham comes out as one of the best compared to the rest of Greater Manchester

Oldham comes out as one of the best compared to the rest of Greater Manchester

Oldham drivers may not be the worst in Greater Manchester, data suggests

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

Car parking loophole to avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out

The RAC are warning it is going to be a

The RAC are warning it is going to be a

'Tough year' warning to drivers as petrol prices soar by 8p per litre

A National Highways report published in December revealed that smart motorways without a hard shoulder were three times more dangerous

A National Highways report published in December revealed that smart motorways without a hard shoulder were three times more dangerous

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The RAC calls for major change to 'unpopular' motorway feature

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

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New drivers should be banned from carrying passengers, the AA warns

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

The rise in the cost of car insurance in the past 12 months may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers

The rise in the cost of car insurance in the past 12 months may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers

The simple tip that could save you £50 a year on your car insurance

Motorists urged to check their headlights immediately or face unlimited fines

The RAC has warned some journeys will take twice as long this weekend, while Network Rail also warns of disruption

The RAC has warned some journeys will take twice as long this weekend, while Network Rail also warns of disruption

Busiest roads and times this Easter as RAC warns of traffic chaos