Tag: car parks
Drivers issued urgent horror warning after new crime trend sweeps UK
Locals in posh suburbs are being warned about parking on the street as a new wave of thefts sweeps across the UK - potentially costing drivers thousands to replace stolen parts
Parking move that's against the Highway Code but people do it every day
Many drivers may not be aware that they are breaking the rules when they park their car in this common way - but it could end up landing them a significant fine
Brits driving SUVs could face 'tougher new parking rules' inspired by France
Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are the most popular vehicles in the UK, with data showing they currently account for around a third of all new car registrations
Blue badge holders issued warning over parking on yellow lines
While blue badge holders are typically allowed to park on yellow lines, this is not always the case
Mum slams 'ridiculous' £100 fine for parking car two inches over white line
Lisa Henderson, 56, parked her Mini at a car park in Newark, Nottinghamshire, and was fined £100
Drivers warned to park car in garage amid 'UK car cannibalism epidemic'
"Car cannibalism" is on the rise, as parts are being stolen from vehicles at an alarming rate. Motorists are being urged to take precautions to protect their vehicles
Football fan shares smart parking hack which saves an hour of match day traffic
One football fan who frequently drives to see his team play on a weekend has shared his easy parking hack which he claims saves him an hour of sitting in match day traffic
Drivers 'must watch out for' little-known car park rule or risk £100 fine
UK drivers could face a steep £100 penalty for breaking a little-known car park regulation they may not be aware of. And they'll need to be particularly careful when driving around villages and smaller communities
One summer mistake that could cost drivers their insurance, warns expert
With Britain having continuous heatwaves, motorist are being urged to ditch one common trick that could see insurance claims rejected should thieves strike when they're not looking
Shoppers told to check Blue Badges in Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Aldi car parks
A new survey from Disabled Motoring UK aims to tackle the ongoing misuse of disabled parking bays and Blue Badges that people face when parking at six major supermarket chains
'I'm a legal expert - common mistake after a crash could result in a £5k fine'
A legal expert has warned that simple errors after a car accident can lead to massive financial penalties and potentially criminal charges
Is it an offence to park on someone's drive? Everything you need to know
Homeowners are often advised to solve these situations diplomatically - but this is not always possible
I drove 350 miles in a day in an electric car - the numbers didn't work
We've moved a long way since the Nissan Leaf was the UK's first proper electric car
Brits warned 'easy mistake' could see car insurance cancelled this week
Drivers are being warned that leaving their car in this way could invalidate their insurance and make it more likely to be targeted by thieves
Drivers can use just three words to get out of paying parking tickets
An expert says that he often hears parking operators say that the motorist should have read the terms and conditions - but saying these three magic words could save drivers from paying hefty fines