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29 July 2013 at 09:57
Motorists could soon be able to park on double yellow lines for a short amount of time under new Government plans. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles reportedly wants to introduce a 15-minute "grace period" in a bid to boost trade on the high street.It is hoped that the plans will allow drivers to visit local shops without the risk of being hit by heavy fines.A source told The Daily Telegraph t...
29 July 2013 at 09:57
The sustained period of hot weather in the UK has seen an increase in damaged windscreens, Autoglass said.There was a 10% year-on-year rise in cracked windscreens as temperatures soared to more than 30C.Autoglass has responded by devising a summer driving checklist so motorists are less likely to suffer a
breakdown in hot weather.
This includes topping up water, checking the oi...
29 July 2013 at 07:50
German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has developed a new automatic gearbox that cuts fuel use and CO2 emissions and it is to be available in its E-Class model.The system will be built into its 252bhp E350 Bluetec diesels when the company begins production in September this year. The saloon car will emit just 138g/km of CO2 and consume fuel at 53.3mpg, reducing fuel costs for owners already fac...
29 July 2013 at 07:50
Road safety charity Brake is urging drivers to adopt a zero tolerance attitude to drink driving this summer.Results from the Association of Chief Police Officers' June enforcement campaign have revealed that 5,170 of the 100,892 drivers breathalysed in the month-long campaign failed the test. Although this was a slight drop in the percentage compared with last year, Brake is now urging drivers ...
29 July 2013 at 07:50
Honda has won the sought-after annual What Car? Reliability award for an unprecedented eighth successive year.The reliable car manufacturer is a category within the What Car? and Warranty Direct Reliability Survey, and analyses real claims data with a compilation of reviews and opinions of over 50,000 car owners.Taking in to account average yearly repair costs, common model issues and the owner...
26 July 2013 at 09:01
The Met Office has issued a "yellow" weather warning for the weekend, with potential downpours and thunderstorms likely to disrupt the great British getaway for holidaymakers. As thousands plan to set off on their summer break, weather experts are warning that some regions could experience localised flooding, creating travel disruption.South East England and East Anglia were the most at risk of...
26 July 2013 at 09:01
A parking ticket stuck on one of rock star Bruce Springsteen's tour trucks in Leeds will not have to be paid.It was issued by a council enforcement officer as The Boss's equipment vehicles were left outside Leeds Arena while the singer-songwriter and musician prepared to play the first gig at the new venue.But the City Council, which heavily promoted the concert, has since rescinded the ticket,...
26 July 2013 at 08:04
Personalised registrations that spell out names make excellent gifts, but buyers are being warned to be careful with the combinations of numbers and letters. The DVLA is auctioning off a large number of plates from Thursday, some of which have close connections to names. GA12 ETH (Gareth), SA11 EED (Saieed) and WE13 BER (Webber) are among the registrations that are expected to generate plenty o...
26 July 2013 at 08:04
There has been a dramatic increase in demand for used cars costing between £5,000 and £7,000.A trend for motorists looking for smaller cars, coupled with 300,000 old cars being scrapped in 2010 have fuelled the rise.Drivers are looking for cars which use less petrol, including the Hyundai i10, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Aygo, and Vauxhall Corsa. Buyers looking for diesel cars are turning in greater nu...
26 July 2013 at 08:04
The summer holiday season is in full swing and millions of Brits are looking forward to driving off for a week in the sun, so a road safety charity is providing drivers with a few tips to make sure their breaks aren't ruined before they even reach their destinations. Institute of Advanced Motorists' (IAM) chief examiner Peter Rodger's first tip is to give vehicles an inspection before setting ...