Tag: Motoring mishaps
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
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
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
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
Driving instructor says motorists make same mistake at roundabouts
Annie Winterburn has shared important advice about what to do at roundabouts, claiming that despite being 'so simple' to understand', many motorists make the same mistake
Blue badge holders issued warning over parking on yellow lines
While blue badge holders are typically allowed to park on yellow lines, this is not always the case
'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
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
'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
UK drivers warned of school run road rule that can trigger instant PCN
Parents risk on the spot £70 fine during school runs for the common driving error
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