Tag: car
Motorists advised to check 1 area of car as fuel costs on the rise
As UK fuel prices soar amid escalating Middle East tensions, motorists are being advised to make one specific car check.
Motorists could face fine, invalid insurance and failed MOT over number plate issue
More than 20,000 drivers nationwide have been caught with non-compliant number plates that risk fines reaching £1,000 and voided insurance.
Dad's viral car defrosting hack with sandwich bag divides opinion
A TikTok user has demonstrated a cost-effective method to de-ice your windscreen using just a sandwich bag and water
De-ice your car windscreen in seconds using 1 kitchen item — not boiling water
Frozen car windscreens are a common winter problem across the UK, but a simple hack will safely remove ice and prevent windscreen damage.
Drivers issued AA warning over de-icing your car
The AA has warned drivers of the dangers when de-icing your car and you must make sure not to do these things.
Drivers hit with £1,000 fine for driving in snow mistake
A simple error could result in a hefty fine as wintry conditions arrive in the UK.
Drivers told to put shaving cream on car windscreens in November
Drivers have been told it may be a good idea to put shaving cream on their windscreens in November. As the weather turns colder, it can be useful.
'I'm a car expert and this is why Britons should avoid buying cars for the rest of year'
A car expert has suggested that Britons shouldn't buy new cars for the rest of 2025 because of the poor state of the British economy
I drove UK's best-selling car for a week and realised there was far better alternative
The Ford Puma has been the UK's best-selling car so far this year and our man spent a week driving it to find out why
5 essential checks you 'need to do' when buying a used car
A former car salesman has shared five things to check when buying a used car and what to look out for.
Stop blasting car air con to cool down – scientific method is much more effective
A woman has shared her genius life hack for cooling down the inside of your car in seconds using a simple scientific method to help you beat the summer heat.
Car insurance may be invalidated if providers aren't informed of these changes.
Forgetting to tell your car insurance provider about certain changes could see your policy invalidated and leave you facing a fine and points on your licence
Drivers warned common 'friendly gesture' could lead to £1k fine
New research has revealed the most common driving myths, with almost three in five (58%) drivers breaking the highway code due to these beliefs.
Drivers are 'using air conditioning wrong' – and it's costing you more in fuel
Drivers have been warning by motoring experts that they're 'using their air conditioning' wrong in their car - and it could be adding to your fuel bill.
Drivers are just realising what dots on inside of car windows mean
It seems many drivers are only just learning the purpose of the black dots found around the edges of car windscreens after one person sought advice online.