Tag: cars
'Pull over immediately' if you smell these strange odours when driving
A car expert is warning motorists to be mindful of some odd odours that could mean mechanical trouble and major danger, and what to do if you smell them while driving
Avoid being slapped with £2,500 fine by making 'vital' car check today
Aside from the inconvenience and additional costs of failing your MOT, neglecting to confirm this component's functionality could lead to fines and points on your license, never mind serious accidents
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
'Impossible' vehicle repair alert for anyone driving a used car
The part will often be a challenge to restore - even for some of the best experts
Simple change to your route that could cut £100 off a monthly fuel bill
Not only could this one fundamental change reduce your monthly spending by up to £100, it can also lower stress, cut down on unnecessary wear and tear and extend the lifespan of your vehicle
'I'm a car seat expert and this is really when your child should move to forward-facing'
The law for when kids should move to forward-facing car seats is very clear, but recommendations for the best safety practices extend well beyond minimum legal requirements
'I drove five electric cars until they died and was surprised by the results'
A group of motoring journalists have driven five electric cars which include a BMW iX, Polestar 3, Audi Q6 e-tron, Kia EV9, and a Genesis GV70 until they died to find out which one is the best.
All the DVLA rules drivers who wear glasses need to know about
Motorists who break the rules could be fined and given penalty points
Motorists warned over 'unnecessary' road tax but risk £2,500 fine for mistake
People could be spending money on something they don't need but they still need to take action
'I'm a driving instructor and this is the fastest I ever taught a learner to pass'
This expert believes computer games including classics like Grand Theft Auto and Gran Turismo make boys better drivers, meaning they're the fastest to pass their driving tests
Little-used button on car dashboard can save hundreds of pounds every year
Road users in Great Britain have been advised to check their vehicles for a little-known feature that not only saves on fuel consumption, but helps with asthma and hay fever too
Drivers face £5,000 fine for making this one common mistake on the road
Hundreds of drivers have been fined in the last couple of years for making simple mistakes even some losing their driving licenses
Drivers using sat nav risk £1,000 fine for making 1 big mistake
Millions of drivers use sat nav tools every day to help them get around, but if you make one mistake with the navigation systems, you could be looking at a fine of up to £1,000
'I'm a car expert and this is exactly how long you can leave a car without driving it'
A vehicle can remain safely stationary for a particular period of time without incurring issues, but beyond that experts warn of faults with batteries, tyres, fuel and internal components
Drivers face £200 fine for acting incorrectly during emergency alert test this weekend
An emergency alert will reach phones across the nation on Sunday, September 7, and could put drivers at risk of penalties if they don’t respond correctly
