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DWP confirms Motability change date as £400 cost rise looms
The Government has confirmed new tax arrangements for the Motability Scheme from July 2026, with average upfront costs expected to rise by around £400 over three years
UK motorway breakdown rules - the time not to leave your vehicle but call 999
A car expert explains the specific circumstances where remaining in your vehicle with your seatbelt on is the safest option during a breakdown
'Change UK driving law on pets' update as government responds
Experts have called for current laws to be expanded
Driving in the winter: Every item to keep in your car this December if you breakdown
December brings ice, snow, and the very real possibility of being stuck on the side of the road in the dark. Here's what actually matters when things go wrong.
Motability gives 'needs of the disabled person' update as it launches 'Special Investigations Unit'
A team is being set up by Motability to combat misuse, as disability vehicle scheme users face cost increases of around £400 from July 2026
AA warns all drivers new traffic cameras can catch them breaking 1 surprising rule
The AA has issued a warning to drivers about new AI traffic cameras that can detect a lot more than speeding. They can pick you up breaking a rule you'd least expect them to detect
Learner drivers 'keep failing' theory test for making 1 blunder before exam
Worried you're going to flunk your theory test? One expert revealed the common mistake some learners are making when they're about to sit their all-important exam
DWP Motability scheme changes as £400 cost increase confirmed from July 2026
The government has confirmed that changes to the Motability scheme will go ahead from July 2026, with VAT and insurance tax to be introduced, meaning the average advance payment will increase by around £400 over a three-year lease package
DVSA's '45 hour' message to all learner drivers in the UK
The motoring experts also issued an email to people who have just passed theiry theory test
Toyota tells drivers to place 1 item on dashboard to stop condensation in December
As the weather turns colder, many drivers wake up to fogged up windows, but Toyota says a simple item can help people to stop condensation. You just need to place it on your dashboard
I drove 'car of the year' Chinese EV that's £50k cheaper than Audi and one word sums it up
The Chery Tiggo 8 has been named Car of the Year by Carwow, so I put the Chinese SUV through its paces for a weekend around London to see if it lives up to the hype
RAC tells all drivers to rub windscreen with 1 item to stop frost in December
The RAC recommends a simple car maintenance tip that could help prevent windscreen frost during the cold mornings in December. Rubbing it with a simple item could help
Breaking strict Blue Badge rule could mean a £1,000 fine and criminal record
Blue Badges are given to people who struggle to get around to help them reach their destination but there are rules which must be followed
Used car expert gives exact age a vehicle should be when buying for best value
Understanding which age bracket offers the maximum value could be the difference between a smart investment and an expensive regret
Save up to £10.50 when driving by selecting this option on your phone
UK drivers can avoid extra cost by changing one simple phone setting
Banish foggy car windscreens with 1 household item this December
Foggy car windscreens can be frustrating in the winter, but rubbing just one common item over the glass could help repel water and keep condensation at bay once and for all
