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DVSA's 'Scariest' MOT Test Warnings Reveal Dangerous Car Repairs

DVSA's 'Scariest' MOT Test Warnings Revealed

The DVSA has issued its most alarming MOT test warnings after discovering dangerous DIY repairs including duct-taped seatbelts and fuel tanks held by fuse wire. Learn how to keep your vehicle safe.

MOT Failure: The #1 Reason UK Drivers Fail Their Test

Most common MOT failure reason revealed

Lighting and signalling issues are the most common reason for MOT failure. Learn simple weekly checks to ensure your car passes its annual roadworthiness exam.

Used EV Prices Crash 37.5% in 'Real Blow' for Drivers

Used EV Prices Crash 37.5% in 'Real Blow'

Second-hand electric car values plummet up to 37.5%, creating bargains for buyers but a major financial hit for current EV owners. Explore the market shift.

Car Theft Warning: Don't Make This Costly Winter Mistake

Car theft warning as cold weather arrives

Drivers are warned never to leave cars unattended with engines running to defrost windscreens. Opportunist thieves can steal vehicles in seconds, invalidating insurance.

Drivers risk £5,000 fines for misusing hazard lights

Drivers risk £5k fines for hazard light misuse

One in four UK drivers misuse hazard lights, often to say thanks, risking fines up to £5,000. Expert advice on correct light usage and winter car checks to stay safe and legal.

Tesco Car Wash Warning After Vehicle Damage Costs Driver £750

Tesco Car Wash Warning After Vehicle Damage

A motorist's car was severely damaged in a Tesco car wash, with a £750 repair bill. Tesco refused the complaint, citing a maintenance report. Read the full story.

The UK road where your car insurance is instantly void

The road where your car insurance is void

Drivers heading to the Nürburgring beware: standard UK car insurance is invalidated. Learn why and how to protect yourself before hitting the track.

Drivers' Cars Held Ransom in Repair Shop Dispute

Cars held ransom in garage payment dispute

Motorists report vehicles held hostage by repair shops over unrelated commercial debts. Learn how to protect yourself from similar situations and what rights you have.

UK Drivers Face £340 Bill in Steeper Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Plan

UK drivers face £340 pay-per-mile tax bill

New pay-per-mile car tax charges could cost drivers up to £340 a year. Experts warn of a 'wicked problem' as public EV charging costs become a major barrier to adoption.

697,000 Classic Car Owners Face Tax Threat in Autumn Budget

697,000 Classic Car Owners Face Tax Threat

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a car tax shake-up targeting 697,000 classic vehicle owners. Learn how this potential 'tax grab' could impact Britain's motoring heritage.

Mandatory Speed Limiters Coming to UK Cars: What Every Driver Needs to Know

Mandatory Speed Limiters Coming to UK Cars

New EU regulations requiring mandatory speed limiters in all new vehicles could soon affect British drivers, despite Brexit. Discover how Intelligent Speed Assistance technology works and when it might arrive on UK roads.

UK New Car Market Accelerates with 5.4% Growth - Fleet Sales Drive Recovery

UK New Car Market Grows 5.4% in June

Britain's new car market shows positive momentum with 5.4% year-on-year growth in June, though private buyer demand remains sluggish as fleet investments power the recovery.

Shaving Foam Hack: UK Drivers Discover Incredible Windscreen Frost Solution

Shaving Foam Hack Beats Windscreen Frost

British motorists are using a surprising bathroom staple to combat winter frost on car windscreens. This cheap shaving foam trick could save you time and frustration on cold mornings.

Labour's Road Tax Revolution: How Your Car Tax Could Skyrocket Under New Plans

Labour's Car Tax Overhaul: What Drivers Need to Know

Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's potential overhaul of vehicle taxation could hit drivers with significant increases, targeting luxury and high-emission vehicles while reshaping motoring costs across Britain.

From Cardboard Castoffs to Chic Furniture: BSDC Students Lead Sustainable Design Revolution

Students transform cardboard into sustainable furniture

Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.

Pupils in Charge: Inside the UK School Where Students Lead the Way

UK School Where Pupils Lead Their Education

Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where traditional hierarchies are flipped and students drive their own educational journey in one of Britain's most unique learning environments.

The Shocking Truth About Your Car: It's Parked 96% of the Time

Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK

New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.

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