Tag: Motoring mishaps
People are only just realising what black dots on car windscreen really mean
People are only just realising that the black dots that frames car windshields are for, as they have a very important purpose, and are not just added to look good
One in four Brits told 'swipe the dashboard' before making journeys this summer
Drivers are recommended to complete the step before setting off during the warmer months
Motability scheme - how it works and who can get a vehicle
Eligible people can lease a car, mobility scooter or powered wheelchair through the Motability scheme - and you don't need to be the main driver
RAC Drive says your car could have 'rodent and insect' infestation
You may be going on holiday and leaving your car undriven for a few weeks
Key documents learner drivers need - or risk test cancellation
Your test may be over before it's even started
Learner drivers urged to do simple task before test to pass
Driving tests can be stressful but there is something that can help you check you have mastered all the necessary skills
I'm a Swede in the UK and there's 6 things I find odd about driving in Britain'
After having lived in the UK for over seven years, reporter Alice Sjoberg has shared six thing she still finds odd about driving in the UK, having first gotten her driving licence in Sweden
'Loophole' means people can park on your drive - what to do if it happens to you
Instaead of being treated as a criminal offience, it is seen as a civil matter
Full list of 180 medical conditions drivers must tell the DVLA or risk £1k fine
Drivers must report certain medical conditions to the DVLA, including diabetes, sleep apnoea and more
Blue badge holders urged to follow 3 rules or risk council revoking it
You can still get a fine - even with a Blue Badge
New spike of Ford, VW, Vauxhall cars scrapped for April 2026 'tax trap' - updated list
Car scrap company reports massive Vehicle Excise Duty bills mean people are ditching everyday motors
UK drivers getting up to £2,500 in compensation after going over potholes
Motorists could get £1,000s if they make a claim
Drivers baffled by mysterious car ceiling button and what it means
A new car owner sparked confusion after sharing a photo of a mysterious button on their car's ceiling, with many drivers admitting they had no idea what it does
DVLA warns 20,000 UK drivers targeted as it says 'never' do this online
Approximately 20,000 people reported the issue in one year alone
'Hidden' tyre code UK drivers aren't aware of that's crucial for safety
Research of 2,000 British motorists found many are unaware of crucial tyre safety information