Tag: motoring
Petrol and diesel drivers urged to fill up before Monday
Drivers are being told about a mistake during heatwaves which could prove very costly.
Common myth wasting your money and killing your car
One common car myth has been misleading motorists for decades - and could be putting your engine at risk. Here's what you need to know
DVLA tells drivers - forgetting one thing could land you with £1,000 fine
Drivers must keep the DVLA aware of a key change and are breaking the law if they fail to do so
Five common driving habits that are illegal and could land you hefty fine
Motorists could be unknowingly breaking the law if they do these five things - and it could put them at risk of having points added to their licence.
Drivers could be hit with £100 fine for forgetting on check
There are a number of fluids that are essential for a vehicle to be able to use the road, and failing to keep them at the proper levels could result in a fine
Millions of drivers await Supreme Court verdict within days over compensation payouts
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment within days in a major legal case for the UK
Drivers urged not to post licence plate on social media amid new crime craze
Criminals are using methods to get away with motoring offences - and you could end up with fines for things you didn't do.
New £3,750 government grant worth it for some new cars
The new grant, which was announced by the government last week, is only available for certain cars and some strict criteria must be met in order to apply
Six legal reasons why you don't have to insure a car
Driving without insurance is illegal and can result in a £300 fine, six penalty points and even the police seizing your vehicle
One parking sign that could help you avoid £130 fine
Parking on the pavement can be a contentious issue as it is illegal to park partially or wholly on the pavement in London or Scotland
Drivers risk having their car seized if they don't report these changes
Motorists could be at risk of having their car seized if they don't report some changes in their circumstance to their insurance provider.
Dodgy MOT practice that could put you at serious risk
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has been cracking down on dodgy MOT practices in recent years.
Drivers only just realising button on dashboard cools car ‘better than aircon’
You don't need to rely on A/C any more if you use this little known dashboard button instead.
Driving instructor shares five tips 'no one tells you' to help pass test
A driving instructor has shared key tips he believes are overlooked in the run-up to a test - and they can make all the difference between pass and fail.
The 'queue jumping' driving technique reduces jams and is endorsed by Highway Code
Zip merging is a driving technique that is often seen as 'pushing in', but is actually permitted by the Highway Code