Tag: Motoring mishaps
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
UK drivers told do not touch phones 3pm next Sunday regardless of temptation
Mobile phones will vibrate and emit a loud siren‑like sound for up to ten seconds.
Drivers warned that popular car feature could be damaging their engines
With rising costs and financial pressures causing many drivers to keep their cars on the road rather than replace them, a few simple steps could help your motor run smoother for longer
Drivers urged to avoid one error that 'damages windscreen and hinders safety'
Expert Kyung Ho Min at Thinkware has shared some advice for drivers, and it's something you may never have thought of before. The error could damage your windscreen and hinder your safety
Common car accessories that could invalidate your insurance - including stickers
From air fresheners to baby on board signs and bumper stickers, there are several common car accessories that could invalidate your car insurance
Woman sent flying out of go-kart after crash as people floored by her reaction
The woman was seen racing around a winding track in Vietnam while on a go-kart before someone crashed into the back of her and sent her flying out of her little vehicle and rolling multiple times