Tag: vehicles
Brit drivers warned over key change that risks spiking car insurance costs
Performance-focused upgrades can make cars more valuable, expensive to repair and potentially riskier to drive, with insurers seeing these modifications as an increased risk
Urgent warning for drivers who own cars made between 2001 and 2017
A tax warning has been issued to drivers who have cars with specific registration plates. The alert is aimed at motorists with vehicles made between 2001 and 2017
Drivers on one of the UK's busiest motorways sent stark warning during August
M25 road users are being warned that their journeys in August will be affected by a major road in Surrey being shut down in both directions
What speed actually sets off a camera and the 'myth' you shouldn't gamble on
You may think you know what speed sets off a camera - but you could be in for a nasty surprise, according to expert. People are being warned that it's not worth taking the risk
Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer says cars are getting 'harder to fix' as one is 'almost impossible' to repair
Mike Brewer, who is best known for hosting Wheeler Dealers, has slammed modern cars and says they are becoming increasingly difficult to repair as he names one vehicle that is 'almost impossible' to fix
Stop 'engine black death' in your car by taking one simple action
Motorists who drive at a slow speed could be causing 'black death' to their car engines, according to experts. Yet preventing the problem is incredibly easy and free
UK drivers issued 'warning' over fuel gauge sign on their dashboard
Petrol and diesel drivers have been warned they must fill up their cars when the fuel gauge shows 50 miles left in the tank, to avoid being caught out on the road
Drivers buying cars with low mileage hit with fresh warning over little-known issue
Motorists are being warned that buying a car with low mileage could actually be a sign that it's not in great condition as the vehicle could have developed issues
Caravan owners could get free service and dodge £2,500 fine
There is no specific fine for having an unmaintained caravan but it is illegal in the UK to use a vehicle that is considered to be in a 'dangerous condition'
DVLA hands out 464 'bans' in major crackdown on UK cars ahead of big change
The DVLA has banned a series of number plates that were set to be released in September, with the 75 plate having a number of banned combinations for being too rude
Fears all drivers over 70 at risk of being 'pushed off road' after major change
Jonathan Such, motoring expert at vehicle finance provider First Response Finance, has raised concerns following recent calls for people aged 70+ to surrender their licence
Your car isn't ready for Europe's deadly heatwaves, warns expert
An motoring expert has warned that Brits need to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of both their vehicle and passengers in heatwave conditions
Drivers can make their car use 'zero fuel' - without switching to an EV
A built-in feature present in most modern petrol and diesel cars could save drivers significantly at the pump
Urgent warning for thousands of drivers with cars made between these years
The car tax warning has been issued to drivers and road users who own a vehicle between a certain period of time. Here's what you need to know about the tax increase
Drivers can use just three words to get out of paying parking tickets
An expert says that he often hears parking operators say that the motorist should have read the terms and conditions - but saying these three magic words could save drivers from paying hefty fines