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UK: Private parking firms issue 12,000 tickets a day despite lockdown

That's 4.4 million tickets in just 12 months.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jun 24 2021 -

Motorists urged to check their car's compatibility with new E10 petrol

The new, more eco-friendly fuel will hit UK forecourts in September.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jun 9 2021 -

May sees highest petrol prices in almost two years

Prices have increased sharply over the past 12 months.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jun 7 2021 -

UK: Drop in council road funding would be enough to fix 9.5m potholes

The Local Government Association says "consistent" investment is needed to tackle the issue of potholes.

By James Fossdyke

News - May 24 2021 -

Highways England rolls out 'anti-ageing' cream for road surfaces

The new asphalt mix is designed to make road surfaces more resilient.

By James Fossdyke

News - Apr 29 2021 -

Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Insurer Ageas says catalytic converter theft accounts for almost a third of all theft claims.

By James Fossdyke

News - Apr 27 2021 -

Pothole-related breakdowns hit three-year high, RAC claims

On average, 52 breakdowns a day were caused by potholes during the first three months of 2021.

By James Fossdyke

News - Apr 20 2021 -

Driving lessons return in England and Wales, but demand is through the roof

The AA Driving School says it has 26,000 on its waiting list.

By James Fossdyke

News - Apr 13 2021 -

Seat Leon gets powerful new petrol engine and frugal diesel

New 2-litre diesel estate and petrol hatch variants come in at £24,515 and £28,810 respectively.

By James Fossdyke

News - Apr 8 2021 -

Lockdown saved drivers a combined total of more than £25 billion

Reduced mileage has cut costs for motorists.

By James Fossdyke

News - Apr 5 2021 -

Third of multi-car UK households consider shrinking their 'fleets'

Almost a quarter say they need their car less often.

By James Fossdyke

News - Mar 26 2021 -

UK youngsters' car running costs lowest since 2015, research claims

But it still costs the average 17-year-old more than £2,000 a year to run their car.

By James Fossdyke

News - Mar 22 2021 -

RAC launches pay-as-you-go insurance policies for those driving less

Scheme is designed for drivers covering fewer than 6,000 miles a year.

By James Fossdyke

News - Mar 17 2021 -

Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Petrol prices rose by the fourth month in a row in February.

By James Fossdyke

News - Mar 3 2021 -

Used car market analysis suggests diesel isn't dead just yet

Research shows diesels command a hefty premium on the used market.

By James Fossdyke

News - Mar 1 2021 -

Eight in 10 drivers planning post-lockdown road trips

Most motorists will be hitting the road when lockdown is over.

By James Fossdyke

News - Feb 22 2021 -

Toyota GB bids farewell to GT86 sports car to make way for new model

It's time to say goodbye as current GT86 leaves the UK market.

By James Fossdyke

News - Feb 4 2021 -

Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit

It comes as a new agreement allows drivers to hit EU roads without extra paperwork.

By James Fossdyke

News - Feb 2 2021 -

Rise in number of 'sub-standard' bridges in the UK

Ten bridges collapsed in the past year.

By James Fossdyke

News - Feb 2 2021 -

Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour in 2020

Just three in every 10 new cars were not painted grey, black, white or silver.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jan 18 2021 -

Firm offers Brits the chance to drive a real F1 car

Fancy channelling your inner Michael Schumacher? Now you can.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jan 8 2021 -

Fuel prices up 2p per litre as Covid-19 restrictions bite

The RAC says price hikes are much higher than oil price rises.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jan 6 2021 -

Car insurance premiums hit five-year low in autumn

The average premium for September 1 to November 30 was £603.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jan 5 2021 -

Home working fuels demand for camper vans, conversion firm claims

Company says customers want campers to double as home offices.

By James Fossdyke

News - Jan 4 2021 -