Tag: cars
'I'm a mechanic – car MOTs will fail if common item is seen on windscreen'
An experienced mechanic has spoken about strange MOT failures, including having a seemingly harmless item on your car's windscreen, and how drivers can prevent issues
Driving my 19ft-long 1967 Cadillac in drizzly Britain was a Hollywood fantasy
Finally, owning a Cadillac is going to make sense for the UK drivers. But forget the gas-guzzling leviathans of the past, new models are all-electric, packed with fancy tech
All new cars and vans in UK must comply with rule from November 2026
The upcoming change will impact UK manufacturers and new car prices
Ban on importing second-hand petrol and diesel cars scrapped
Environment Minister Steve Luce has scrapped proposals to ban second-hand petrol and diesel car imports from 2030, saying the plan is "clearly not widely supported" and citing affordability concerns for islanders in Jersey
Car firm boss admits fire risk 'scary' as 10,500 EVs in UK recalled
Volvo is recalling 10,500 EX30 electric cars in the UK over battery fire risk, with owners advised not to charge beyond 70% until a fix is found
AA settles debate on where is safest place to put child seats in cars
The AA has shared important guidance on child car seat positioning. It says a particular spot is the "safest place" to put it, settling a lengthy debate about the topic
SUV and family car drivers warned over resale price hit
You risk extra costs if you make changes to your vehicle
What to do if someone blocks your driveway — lawyer explains
The answer might not be the one you want.
Driving test rule change coming in March 2026 - and 2 others explained
The changes will impact England, Scotland, and Wales - and apply exclusively to car examinations
Drivers urged to 'think before they click' in DVLA alert
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) advises people to adhere to four main rules
Full list of 20 most stolen car models across UK
New DVLA figures reveal the most stolen cars in Britain
New warning to 6.4million UK drivers with 'safety at risk and costs higher'
Nearly one in five UK drivers trust their own judgement over their car's warning system, with millions continuing to drive for days or weeks with dashboard lights on, according to a new study
Two-thirds 'not in favour' in key update on 20mph limit UK expansion
Drivers have been asked their opinion
'I'm a car expert and this is the most reliable used vehicle to buy – not Ford or Audi'
If you're in the market for a used car, one motoring expert has named the most reliable second-hand motor in the UK - and it's backed by thousands reporting zero faults
UK's most fuel-efficient car named by experts - and it's not a VW, Audi, or Toyota Prius
Motoring experts have named the UK's most fuel efficient car for drivers who want to save money on petrol, with the vehicle achieving 217.3 mpg and beating the Toyota Prius