Tag: cars
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
Driving instructor urges motorists to make five changes to avoid wasting car fuel
An expert driving instructor has shared five simple tips to save fuel - and they're all free. Annie Winterburn said the tricks can really benefit your wallet
Electric car battery 'nearly halves when driving during heatwaves' new study finds
According to WhatCar?, while the UK doesn’t typically see such levels of excessive heat, the recent rise in heatwaves is already posing a considerable challenge for EV owners across the nation
Swerve £2,500 fine and 9 points on your license with clever 30p hack
There are so many spiders around in September and October because it's the peak of their mating season, during which time they come out of hiding to search for mates
Drivers could risk £5,000 fine for mistake they make with dogs in the car
Drivers have been warned to be careful when travelling with dogs in their cars, as one little-known driving rule could result in a £5,000 fine if not followed.
'I'm an EV expert and you should never make these common mistakes'
As electric cars continue to multiply on Britain's roads, steering clear of these pitfalls could be the difference between stress-free motoring and a high-voltage headache
Driving instructor's simple tip helps prevent you committing 'illegal' act
A driving instructor has shared his 'simple tip' to help you pass your practical test, ensuring that when you're stopping and starting you don't commit an 'illegal' act
Drivers with dogs in their car could face £5,000 fine for making big mistake
Drivers have been warned by experts to be vigilant when travelling with dogs and other pets in their cars - as one mistake could cost them up to £5,000
Simple 50p trick every driver should do before getting in car as September arrives
September's forecasted wetter weather makes this quick and easy coin trick especially urgent, offering an easy way to stay safe, legal and avoid unnecessary expenses
Millions of Brits are breaking the law with illegal test drives — many don't even know it
New research has revealed that one key of the reasons behind millions of motorists taking such massive risks when test driving used cars is a basic misunderstanding of the law
Common supermarket parking blunder could see drivers hit with huge £1,000 fine
Experts have warned the assumption that the Highway Code does not apply in supermarket car parks could prove costly, as the same laws and regulations on public roads are in place