News
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![DVSA data reveals learner driver backlog passes 600,000]()
DVSA data reveals learner driver backlog passes 600,000
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![Drivers support court-ordered ‘alcolocks’ to tackle drink-drive reoffending]()
Drivers support court-ordered ‘alcolocks’ to tackle drink-drive reoffending
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![Blue Badge fraud increased ‘over 1000%’ in the UK]()
Blue Badge fraud increased ‘over 1000%’ in the UK
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![Maddened by maintenance? Quarter of drivers see car servicing and repairs as a hassle]()
Maddened by maintenance? Quarter of drivers see car servicing and repairs as a hassle
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![Most drivers are unable to complete a car journey without using mobile phone]()
Most drivers are unable to complete a car journey without using mobile phone
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![Fuel prices drop but drivers are still paying too much for petrol and diesel]()
Fuel prices drop but drivers are still paying too much for petrol and diesel
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![RAC rolls out mechanic apprenticeships nationwide in industry first]()
RAC rolls out mechanic apprenticeships nationwide in industry first
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![1 million more getaway drives planned this May bank holiday]()
1 million more getaway drives planned this May bank holiday
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![Private parking firms on track to issue nearly 14.5m tickets to drivers in a year]()
Private parking firms on track to issue nearly 14.5m tickets to drivers in a year
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![RAC hosts MPs and road experts to help solve Britain’s pothole crisis]()
RAC hosts MPs and road experts to help solve Britain’s pothole crisis
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![Government announces plans to clear vast backlog of driving tests in England]()
Government announces plans to clear vast backlog of driving tests in England
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![Could an air taxi network be landing in New York City?]()
Could an air taxi network be landing in New York City?
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![Reborn 540hp Renault 5 Turbo 3E open for orders]()
Reborn 540hp Renault 5 Turbo 3E open for orders
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![Higher pass rates in 2025 despite 18.3% drop in driving tests taken]()
Higher pass rates in 2025 despite 18.3% drop in driving tests taken
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![Busiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in three years with 19m trips expected]()
Busiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in three years with 19m trips expected
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![Unexpected car repairs cost drivers more than £600 a year]()
Unexpected car repairs cost drivers more than £600 a year
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![Only 3% of England’s 183k-mile local road network received any form of maintenance in 2023/24]()
Only 3% of England’s 183k-mile local road network received any form of maintenance in 2023/24
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![Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnel introduce toll charge for drivers]()
Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnel introduce toll charge for drivers
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![New petrol and diesel car ban confirmed for 2030 - but rules relaxed and hybrids allowed until 2035]()
New petrol and diesel car ban confirmed for 2030 - but rules relaxed and hybrids allowed until 2035
Advice and guides
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![How much does it cost to replace brake pads?]()
How much does it cost to replace brake pads?
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![What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?]()
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
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![EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – all you need to know]()
EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – all you need to know
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![Signs of a faulty alternator – all you need to know]()
Signs of a faulty alternator – all you need to know
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![What is a starter motor and when do you replace it?]()
What is a starter motor and when do you replace it?
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![Guide to timing belt replacements]()
Guide to timing belt replacements
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![Oil warning light: causes and solutions]()
Oil warning light: causes and solutions
Saving money
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![How to save money as a driver – 50 quick money-saving tips]()
How to save money as a driver – 50 quick money-saving tips
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![Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2025 - Top 10]()
Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2025 - Top 10
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![Cheapest cars to insure for 17-year olds in 2025]()
Cheapest cars to insure for 17-year olds in 2025
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![How to reduce new-driver car insurance costs]()
How to reduce new-driver car insurance costs
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![Cheapest hybrid cars 2025: new and used bargains]()
Cheapest hybrid cars 2025: new and used bargains
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![Car sharing – a useful guide to help you save money]()
Car sharing – a useful guide to help you save money
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![Money saving winter driving tips – the ultimate guide]()
Money saving winter driving tips – the ultimate guide
Electric cars
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![Electric car charging prices at public chargers]()
Electric car charging prices at public chargers
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![Electric car road tax guide – how much will you have to pay in 2025?]()
Electric car road tax guide – how much will you have to pay in 2025?
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![Best small electric cars 2025: affordable new EVs to buy now]()
Best small electric cars 2025: affordable new EVs to buy now
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![Best electric seven-seaters on sale in 2025]()
Best electric seven-seaters on sale in 2025
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![Salary sacrifice schemes: How can electric car drivers benefit?]()
Salary sacrifice schemes: How can electric car drivers benefit?
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![The costs of running an electric car]()
The costs of running an electric car
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![What are the benefits of electric cars?]()
What are the benefits of electric cars?
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 in 2025? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover]()
Driving abroad in 2025? 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
Products & services
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