Tag: cars
Drivers risk 'millions' in fines after controversial dual carriageway speed limit change
The speed limit on the A348 Ringwood Road in Ferndown, Dorset was lowered from 40mph to 30mph in 2023, with motorists told to expect a "large number" of penalty notices
'Neighbour confronted me over parking - then I got reported to my boss'
A worker was left gobsmacked after his boss received a formal complaint about his parking
Drivers who keep cars on driveway face £100 fine for breaking simple rule
Experts are urging motorists to look after their driveway and not to let it fall into disrepair, as it could have consequences for their vehicle and potentially result in fines
UK drivers urged to read important label in their car by Wednesday
Motorists are being advised to make an important check on their cars this week as the UK braces for a heatwave.
Drivers over-70 drivers must 'surrender' licence due to six specific errors
Drivers over the age of 70 have been told to 'surrender' their driving licence if they've had six types of accidents - as they may be at risk of losing their licences
Drivers are only just realising car headrests have a hidden function
Headrests are fitted in every vehicle in the UK and are there for a reason, but drivers are only just realising that they have a hidden function that could save your life
Toll booth worker gets 'petty revenge' on a man who paid in pennies
A toll booth worker has been praised for his 'petty' revenge on a driver who paid his fee in pennies to 'prove a point' - as he says the man was 'over by 20 pence'
Simple hack saves you money at the petrol pump by adding one item to car
Drivers have been urged to pour a common solution into their petrol or diesel cars in order to save money at the pumps. The solution is likely to be in a garage
Drivers urged to ask for one item when buying used car that shows its past
There are a number of things that motorists can do to make sure that they don't buy a used car with a hidden past. An automotive expert has revealed the one thing you should always ask for
All UK drivers packing car up for a holiday issued urgent £300 fine warning
In the case of an accident involving an overpacked vehicle, travel experts warn that if a driver is found to be at fault, they could be slapped with a whopping £2,500 fine
Drivers are only just discovering little-known button in cars - it saves on fuel
Motorists have been urged to check their vehicles for a little-known feature that can save on fuel - and keep your car cooler during the impending heatwave slated to swelter the UK this month
UK's full list of most reliable cars ranked and rated but there's one catch
Drivers looking for a reliable used car that may be on the older side have been given a list of reputable brands and models among the best rated
UK town opens complex £2m roundabout and it's not just for drivers
A 'Dutch-style' roundabout costing £2 million has opened in an English town, and it's so intricate it comes with a three-minute tutorial video for locals explaining how to use it
Keir Starmer urged to implement new rule for older drivers immediately
Dr Peter Hampson, an Optometrist and Clinical and Policy Director at the Association of Optometrists (AOP), has urged Keir Starmer to introduce a new rule for older drivers
Maximum motorway speed limit is less than 70mph for drivers in eight vehicles
The speed limit is the absolute maximum - it does not mean it's safe to drive at this speed in all conditions, the DVSA has warned. Motorists have been told to keep an eye on the speed limit