Motorists

Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

The NOCO Genius 10 is one of the most versatile smart chargers on the market

NOCO Genius 10 review: Worth buying?

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

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Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

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Roads works warning for drivers in North Tyneside

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

Traffic at a standstill on the A1. Picture: Alan Hughes

Five people taken to hospital after 'serious collision' on the A1

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

Taking a second look could save a biker’s life. Pictured is biker Darren Edwards.

‘Look twice to save a life’ message to drivers

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation
A major investigation into car finance commission arrangements has prompted experts to warn that millions of drivers may have paid more than they should
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There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

Honda lined up a range of cars on London’s Harley Street, famous for cosmetic procedures, to show how the iconic Civic has evolved since its inception in 1972.

Motorists will drive 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

A new app-based service is transforming the way we use our breakdown cover

Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just an app tap

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Comedian Ellie Taylor is encouraging Brits to get some much-needed car time this winter.

Half of drivers admit they’ve hidden in their car for peace and quiet

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

It comes as UK motorists apologise at the scene of an accident - despite not being at fault

Drivers risk insurance claims for doing this one thing, expert warns

South Charlton junction on the A1.

Emergency services close A1 after two-vehicle collision

Roadworks planned in Northumberland.

Drivers advised of roadworks planned in Northumberland

Scheduled roadworks in Northumberland.

Roadworks on A1 expected to cause delays in September

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New driving rules could see over-70s banned under safety plan

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Unfair car finance deals could see Brits owed £100s, says Martin Lewis

New and secondhand cars for sale on a dealership forecourt in Ellesmere Port in 2023 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Supreme Court blocks car finance payouts for millions

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

The moment Timothy Jason Starkie crashed into the parked car

Watch: Moment serial drink driver crashes into parked car
This video shows the moment a serial drink driver crashes into a parked car.
Jonathan Pritchard

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rules

The new rule affecting everyone with a driveway

Monthly payment plans are catching motorists out!

Ad Feature UK motorists are overpaying for car insurance - here’s why!

A189 Moor Farm Roundabout near Cramlington.

Diversions in place as a crash closes a road near Cramlington

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

A video shows a mysterious spooky figure at at Stocksbridge Bypass, a notorious Sheffield hauntings hotspot. Picture: Andy Pollard

Ghosthunter films 'spooky figure' on notorious 'haunted' street

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Major car tax shake-up as motorists face new charges - how to save

Car batteries can be one of the most expensive parts to change in your car - so it's worth shopping sensibly, and there’s a price-matching scheme that can save a lot of money

Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted cheaply

Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car.

Watch: Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Private parking firms to end '5-minute rule' fines – changes explained

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