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Revealed: The record sums being paid for personalised novelty number plates - with 1 F selling for £936,000
Personalised registration plates have been sold for record numbers in 2025 with one being sold for almost a million pounds, new figures show.
The most expensive cars sold at auction in 2025 revealed
Classic car expert and editor of the Hagerty Price Guide UK John Mayhead counts down the biggest value classic car sales of the previous 12 months for This is Money.
Only handful of classic 1990s cars still on Britain's roads as Metros, Orions and Cavaliers disappear
Analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) records found their numbers have dwindled - in some cases to double-digit figures.
Pothole compensation claims surge by 90% in three years - but does YOUR local council pay out?
RAC research found 53,015 claims were submitted to 177 councils in 2024, compared with 27,731 claims in 2021. Of those which provided data, Derbyshire County Council saw the biggest increase.
Britain's dodgiest drivers revealed, including the area where one in NINE have penalty points. So how does YOUR area fare?
Motorists can accumulate points for offenses if they're caught speeding, ignoring road signs or using handheld mobile phones. Lower level offenses typically attract three point penalties.
Can you guess the best-selling models from every major car maker? We cover Kia to Porsche in part 2 of the series
In the second of our three-part series running over the coming days, we cover the car brands from K to P.
Can you guess the best-selling models from every major car company? Part 3 of our series covers Renault to Volvo
In the third and final instalment of our three-part series, we cover the remaining car brands starting with the letters R to V.
What started with a few cars on my street soon became clear as a national scandal: How JACK HARDY uncovered thousands of 'ghost plates' are being used by drug rings and grooming gangs to cheat justice
They struck me as odd: Aesthetically, they did not add anything to the look of the car, so why bother taking the trouble?
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: The number's up on vehicle plate racket
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Unscrupulous businesses are selling rogue motorists 'ghost plates' which cannot be read by ANPR cameras - meaning wrongdoers can easily avoid detection.
Has your car gone up or down in value in 2025? Biggest movers revealed - and it's not good news for EV owners
One of the most overlooked factors when looking at running costs to choose a next car is depreciation. Yet this could ultimately have the biggest hit on your bank account.
'Ghost plate' cowboys exposed: Number plates invisible to speed cameras sold by official DVLA-registered suppliers as criminals and boy racers exploit shocking loophole, Mail investigation reveals
Britain's broken number plate system is today laid bare by a Daily Mail investigation which found official suppliers selling plates invisible to road cameras.
Ten of the most loved cars that are going electric in 2026
Every year more EVs arrive on the new car market, and 2026 is no different. Many famous nameplates are going electric - from Porsche Cayenne to Renault Twingo. Here are 10.
Most and least reliable hybrid cars REVEALED: Which of these green(ish) motors can you really count on?
While always considered a stepping stone from ownership of a traditional petrol or diesel car, hybrids are hugely popular.
The ten most reliable SUVs revealed - rated by the drivers who own them
SUVs are the most popular car type in the UK, outselling the supermini. But are they reliable to own or will they suffer faults and be expensive to repair? Here are the models you can count on...
Best and worst breakdown providers revealed: When the worst happens, which patrols can you really count on?
To make sure your car is fixed quickly, here are the best and worst breakdown providers ranked by car owners.
