News
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![Avoid an ‘ironic’ Glastonbury breakdown: RAC reveals top vehicle issues for those making the Worthy Farm pilgrimage]()
Avoid an ‘ironic’ Glastonbury breakdown: RAC reveals top vehicle issues for those making the Worthy Farm pilgrimage
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![BYD’s new ‘Flash Chargers’ can charge an EV in just five minutes]()
BYD’s new ‘Flash Chargers’ can charge an EV in just five minutes
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![One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown – or worse]()
One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown – or worse
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![Essex Police speed checks reveal 180 offences in an hour]()
Essex Police speed checks reveal 180 offences in an hour
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![Could SUV drivers in London be hit with higher taxes?]()
Could SUV drivers in London be hit with higher taxes?
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![Is this the beginning of the end for low-emission zones in France?]()
Is this the beginning of the end for low-emission zones in France?
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![Petrol prices near four-year low]()
Petrol prices near four-year low
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![Be wary of the ordinary: talking to passengers and daydreaming found to be biggest causes of distracted driving mistakes]()
Be wary of the ordinary: talking to passengers and daydreaming found to be biggest causes of distracted driving mistakes
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![Road deaths on the rise in Great Britain]()
Road deaths on the rise in Great Britain
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![RAC to support 2025 London to Brighton EV rally – and you can win tickets]()
RAC to support 2025 London to Brighton EV rally – and you can win tickets
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![‘Double dose of delays’ on the cards for drivers making 18m bank holiday trips]()
‘Double dose of delays’ on the cards for drivers making 18m bank holiday trips
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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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![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
Advice and guides
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![Best family SUVs on sale 2025 - top 10]()
Best family SUVs on sale 2025 - top 10
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![Help! My car won’t start, what should I do?]()
Help! My car won’t start, what should I do?
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![What to do if you have a flat battery]()
What to do if you have a flat battery
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![What should I do if my car is overheating?]()
What should I do if my car is overheating?
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![Engine coolant leaks - why do they happen and what should you do?]()
Engine coolant leaks - why do they happen and what should you do?
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![Essential caravan and motorhome pre-journey checklists]()
Essential caravan and motorhome pre-journey checklists
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![Heading on holiday? Don’t get hit with a £10,000 tyre fine]()
Heading on holiday? Don’t get hit with a £10,000 tyre fine
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 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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![Electric car charging prices at public chargers]()
Electric car charging prices at public chargers
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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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