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    RAC records sharpest quarterly rise in pothole-related breakdowns on record after cold weather

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    Low Traffic Neighbourhood cameras generate £2.5m after drivers caught out by scheme

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    Highways England tests new 'anti-ageing cream for roads'

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    Drivers fear ‘nightmare’ junction will lead to accidents

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    Number of young drivers plunges to record low

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    Petrol and diesel prices up again last month with mixed outlook for April

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    Google Maps will steer drivers through most eco-friendly routes

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    'Suspension-destroying' potholes are plaguing heavily damaged UK roads

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    Quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted, despite lockdown easing

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    Ford says goodbye to ‘Mondeo Man’ as demand shifts to SUVs and EVs

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    Stuck in neutral - learner drivers face delays of up to five months for driving tests

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    Speeding fines - how much you have to pay

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    15 simple things you can do as a driver that could save a life

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    MOT checklist and comprehensive guide

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    20 ways to make your car last longer

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    Avoid car scams and frauds with these top tips

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    Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe

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    Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide

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    How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)

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    12 simple car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing

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    MOT checklist and comprehensive guide

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    20 ways to make your car last longer

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    The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures

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    How to save fuel - the ultimate guide

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    UK drivers overpaid for fuel in first weeks of lockdown

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    The new fuel tax: UK drivers could soon face a £700 annual road toll

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