News
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![New car registrations continue to fall in the UK due to supply chain issues and global disruption]()
New car registrations continue to fall in the UK due to supply chain issues and global disruption
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![Average petrol price falls too slowly despite a 9p reduction in July]()
Average petrol price falls too slowly despite a 9p reduction in July
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![UK languishes near bottom of list of European countries which have acted to ease the burden of high fuel prices]()
UK languishes near bottom of list of European countries which have acted to ease the burden of high fuel prices
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![Almost one in four people killed on UK roads were not wearing seatbelts]()
Almost one in four people killed on UK roads were not wearing seatbelts
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![Supermarkets finally cut the price of fuel – but could they go further?]()
Supermarkets finally cut the price of fuel – but could they go further?
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![Has the ULEZ been unfair to drivers? New TfL report reveals disappointing early findings]()
Has the ULEZ been unfair to drivers? New TfL report reveals disappointing early findings
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![Independent forecourts leading on fairer pump prices, RAC analysis shows]()
Independent forecourts leading on fairer pump prices, RAC analysis shows
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![Welsh Government set to cut speed limit to 20mph in all built up areas – will the rest of the UK follow suit?]()
Welsh Government set to cut speed limit to 20mph in all built up areas – will the rest of the UK follow suit?
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![Busiest summer school holiday getaway for years expected with 18.8m escapes by car planned this weekend]()
Busiest summer school holiday getaway for years expected with 18.8m escapes by car planned this weekend
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![Win tickets to The Classic at Silverstone 2022!]()
Win tickets to The Classic at Silverstone 2022!
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![Government launches new THINK! campaign to improve awareness of new Highway Code rules]()
Government launches new THINK! campaign to improve awareness of new Highway Code rules
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![Extreme heat likely to trigger big increase in number of breakdowns]()
Extreme heat likely to trigger big increase in number of breakdowns
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![Extreme heat warning: Should you be driving?]()
Extreme heat warning: Should you be driving?
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![Major retailers not reflecting wholesale costs and cutting price of fuel]()
Major retailers not reflecting wholesale costs and cutting price of fuel
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![Welsh woman jailed for taking more than 150 tests for others over three year period]()
Welsh woman jailed for taking more than 150 tests for others over three year period
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![RAC warns drivers not to become a ‘breakdown statistic’ by failing to carry out basic checks before setting off]()
RAC warns drivers not to become a ‘breakdown statistic’ by failing to carry out basic checks before setting off
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![CMA to launch more detailed review of the fuel market as prices continue to rise]()
CMA to launch more detailed review of the fuel market as prices continue to rise
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![Mandatory speed limiters added to new cars made in Europe]()
Mandatory speed limiters added to new cars made in Europe
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![Cost of filling up rises £9 in June as petrol jumps by monthly record of nearly 17p a litre]()
Cost of filling up rises £9 in June as petrol jumps by monthly record of nearly 17p a litre
Advice and Guides
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![Car tax bands: a simple guide to car tax]()
Car tax bands: a simple guide to car tax
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![Car running costs – a complete guide to help you save money]()
Car running costs – a complete guide to help you save money
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![The quickest way to cool your car down]()
The quickest way to cool your car down
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![Five surprising things your car does in summer]()
Five surprising things your car does in summer
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![Blind spots – how, when and why it's vital to check it]()
Blind spots – how, when and why it's vital to check it
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![A complete guide to towing a caravan]()
A complete guide to towing a caravan
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![Driving on country roads – the ultimate guide]()
Driving on country roads – the ultimate guide
Electric car news
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![Are rising fuel prices accelerating the shift to electric vehicles?]()
Are rising fuel prices accelerating the shift to electric vehicles?
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![Government cancels plug-in car grants with immediate effect]()
Government cancels plug-in car grants with immediate effect
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![Cost to rapid charge an electric car rises by a fifth in eight months]()
Cost to rapid charge an electric car rises by a fifth in eight months
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![EV uptake doubles in the North – as sales reach record highs in the UK]()
EV uptake doubles in the North – as sales reach record highs in the UK
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![Cost to rapid charge an electric car rises by a fifth in eight months]()
Cost to rapid charge an electric car rises by a fifth in eight months
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![Is this the beginning of the end for diesel cars? Survey reveals switch to electric is accelerating]()
Is this the beginning of the end for diesel cars? Survey reveals switch to electric is accelerating
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![Homeowners without a driveway or garage can expect EV charging costs to be almost £1000 a year higher]()
Homeowners without a driveway or garage can expect EV charging costs to be almost £1000 a year higher
Electric cars
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![Electric car charging etiquette – the do’s and don’ts of EV charging]()
Electric car charging etiquette – the do’s and don’ts of EV charging
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![Fastest electric cars 2022]()
Fastest electric cars 2022
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![Electric car conversion: how to convert a car to electric]()
Electric car conversion: how to convert a car to electric
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![EV battery guide: what are electric car batteries made of?]()
EV battery guide: what are electric car batteries made of?
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![RAC Charge Watch: The cost of charging an electric car at a public charger]()
RAC Charge Watch: The cost of charging an electric car at a public charger
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![The road to electric - in charts and data]()
The road to electric - in charts and data
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![Best plug-in hybrids in 2022]()
Best plug-in hybrids in 2022
Travel
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![Driving in Europe checklist]()
Driving in Europe checklist
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![The top 10 best road trips in Europe]()
The top 10 best road trips in Europe
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![International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it]()
International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it
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![10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip]()
10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip
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![Driving abroad? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover]()
Driving abroad? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover
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![The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip]()
The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip
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![Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe]()
Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe
Car maintenance
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![Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide]()
Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide
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![How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)]()
How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)
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![12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing]()
12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing
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![MOT checklist and comprehensive guide]()
MOT checklist and comprehensive guide
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![20 ways to make your car last longer]()
20 ways to make your car last longer
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![Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car]()
Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car
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![The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures]()
The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures
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