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Motoring
Drivers issued warning over little-known tyre trick that could cost thousands
Your Money
Car Finance Saver has issued a warning to used car buyers about some of the tricks dodgy dealers will use to offload a vehicle, with the 'over-inflated tyres' trick among the most common
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The truth about mobile phone driving myth as motorists told exact rules
Midlands News
There has been confusion over exactly when phones can be used following changes to the rules over recent years
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Warning over popular car accessory that can lead to failed MOTs
DVLA
According to a motors expert, a small addition to your car could land you with a fail notice
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Change you must tell DVLA or risk £1,000 fine
Motoring
It is important that DVLA records are kept up-to-date and not fulfilling your obligations can lead to legal issues
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Drivers of more than nine years warned over common misunderstanding
Motoring News
Experts say there are other confusing elements which can invalidate discounts
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Motorists warned over £5,000 risk from £5 saving as expert says 'I wouldn't'
DVLA
A leading mechanic has issued a stark warning to drivers, revealing a £5 cost-cutting trick could lead to a bill for thousands in the long run
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Confusing driving manoeuvre which is 'not technically illegal'
Motoring
Motorists told they should not do this on the roads as rules explained
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Drivers should 'stop immediately' if they see this little-known warning light
DVLA
People have been told warning lights are there for a reason - don't ignore them
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Millions of drivers heading to festivals this summer warned of £5,000 fines
Reading and Leeds Festivals
With so many revellers out on the roads this summer, motorists need to know what's within the laws, what could land with you with a fine and how to check your car is festival-ready
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EV owners told to stop charging 'immediately' and told 'it could harm battery'
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The Met Office has warned that most of England and parts of Wales will experience warm temperatures today
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Drivers who bought cars on finance could be owed up to £5,300
Martin Lewis
Investigation into car finance deals over 14-year period due to conclude soon
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The 'simple' mistake that guarantees you fail your driving test
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Richard, of 'R' Drive School of Motoring often shares practical tips on TikTok to assist those learning to drive
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New fuel could keep petrol and diesel cars on UK roads for 'many years' in blow to EV sales
Four Mazda MX-5s recently became the first cars to complete the 1,000-mile journey from Lands End to John O'Groats on 100 per cent sustainable biofuel, and now an expert has said the new fuel could keep petrol and diesel cars on the road for many years to come
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Every driver using a camera told to 'stop' as parking fears emerge
Amazon
Drivers are being warned against a new parking scam
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Car drivers face huge bills as some charged £4,500 a year
UK News
The average cost of car insurance has risen by £106 in the past 12 months, with younger drivers hit with some of the heaviest increases
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'My neighbours don't want me parking in front of their house – it's not on'
Housing
A man has taken to social media to vent his frustration about his neighbours who have asked him not to park outside their homes, but many people are divided on the situation
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Drivers discover little-known trick to make parking easier
DVLA
It helps you park in just 10 seconds
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Honda CRV review: Piling on the practicality in a bigger, better version of the classic formula
Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield's family members are long-term CR-V fans - can the new version match up to the familiar favourites?
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Range Rover Sport review 2024: Why I think this might be peak Range Rover
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield falls for the charms of the latest version of the Range Rover Sport
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Honda Civic Type R review: I go off in search of the perfect road trip - in the perfect car
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MG4 EV X Power review: Straight-line silliness from one of the best EVs on the market
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's latest mid-sized SUV
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Traffic & Travel
Reading and Leeds Festivals
Millions of UK drivers heading to music festivals this summer warned of £5,000 fines
With so many revellers out on the roads this summer, motorists need to know what's within the laws, what could land with you with a fine and how to check your car is festival-ready
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Alum Rock parents shock after horrific hit-and-run as they say 'could be my child'
Alum Rock
An eight-year-old boy was struck by a car on a busy Alum Rock road, two men have been arrested
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Millions of drivers who've taken speed awareness course warned 'car insurance is invalid'
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists risk expensive car insurance costs for "sub-standard driving behaviour" - with millions at risk.
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DVSA warns UK drivers are now required to 'carry additional documents'
Midlands traffic and travel
Some drivers will be required to have additional documents when travelling to Europe, with changes to green card requirements rolled out last week.
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New pavement parking rules in England to end 'one of biggest complaints'
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists and road users are being warned over huge financial penalties for parking on pavements in a clampdown from authorities - and the public is backing the change.
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Warning over popular car accessory that can lead to failed MOTs
According to a motors expert, a small addition to your car could land you with a fail notice
Change you must tell DVLA or risk £1,000 fine
Motoring
It is important that DVLA records are kept up-to-date and not fulfilling your obligations can lead to legal issues
New fuel could keep petrol and diesel cars on UK roads for 'many years' in blow to EV sales
Thomson
Four Mazda MX-5s recently became the first cars to complete the 1,000-mile journey from Lands End to John O'Groats on 100 per cent sustainable biofuel, and now an expert has said the new fuel could keep petrol and diesel cars on the road for many years to come
Drivers issued warning over little-known tyre trick that could cost thousands
Your Money
Car Finance Saver has issued a warning to used car buyers about some of the tricks dodgy dealers will use to offload a vehicle, with the 'over-inflated tyres' trick among the most common
Electric car owners told to stop charging 'immediately' and told 'it could harm battery'
Motoring News
The Met Office has warned that most of England and parts of Wales will experience warm temperatures today
Your Money
Drivers issued warning over little-known tyre trick that could cost thousands
Car Finance Saver has issued a warning to used car buyers about some of the tricks dodgy dealers will use to offload a vehicle, with the 'over-inflated tyres' trick among the most common
The truth about mobile phone driving myth as motorists told exact rules
Midlands News
There has been confusion over exactly when phones can be used following changes to the rules over recent years
Warning over popular car accessory that can lead to failed MOTs
DVLA
According to a motors expert, a small addition to your car could land you with a fail notice
Change you must tell DVLA or risk £1,000 fine
Motoring
It is important that DVLA records are kept up-to-date and not fulfilling your obligations can lead to legal issues
Drivers of more than nine years warned over common misunderstanding
Motoring News
Experts say there are other confusing elements which can invalidate discounts
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