Winter car habit risks £2,000 repair bill
Motoring expert warns that skipping a simple warm-up routine in cold weather can cause long-term transmission damage, with replacement costs reaching £2,800. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
Motoring expert warns that skipping a simple warm-up routine in cold weather can cause long-term transmission damage, with replacement costs reaching £2,800. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
The UK government has expanded its Electric Car Grant, making 45 models eligible for discounts up to £3,750. Discover the full list and how it boosts EV adoption.
Your guide to the UK's New Year's Eve fireworks laws. Know the 1am cut-off, buying restrictions, and penalties to avoid fines or prison. Stay legal this celebration.
Car experts reveal three affordable, effective methods to banish stubborn pet hair from your vehicle's interior using everyday items like rubber gloves and dryer sheets.
Labour's Autumn Budget introduces a new mileage levy for electric vehicles, potentially leaving drivers who rely on public chargers £438 worse off per year than petrol car owners. Find out how the changes affect you.
YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer warns drivers about a major used car scam. Learn how to check the V5C logbook to avoid disreputable sellers and protect your money.
Over 350,000 classic car owners will keep Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for vehicles over 40 years old. The Labour Budget confirms the reprieve, though a future review is planned. Read the industry reaction.
Labour announces a new pay-per-mile car tax of 3p for EVs and 1.5p for plug-in hybrids from 2028. Experts warn it's the 'thin end of the wedge' and could quickly rise to 10p per mile.
Labour's new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles will be calculated at annual MOT tests from 2028. Discover how the eVED system works and what it means for UK drivers.
From day-one sick pay to paternity leave rights, discover the four key employment law changes set for April 2026 and the political row surrounding the government's U-turn on unfair dismissal.
A new UK survey reveals 19% of cyclists have ridden under the influence of alcohol, with widespread legal confusion. Learn the law and risks this festive season.
A coroner urges action on graduated driving licences after three teens died in a Warwickshire crash. Could new drivers face passenger bans?
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Labour confirms new law requiring all vehicles sold in Great Britain to carry both GB and EU type approval markings from February 2026, aiming to protect thousands of automotive jobs. Read the full details.
Five distinguished Edge Hill University law graduates returned to campus for an inspiring alumni panel, sharing career journeys and advice with current students. Discover the paths from degree to practice.
Keyless car thefts have reached a 15-year high, with over £35m of vehicles stolen. Experts urge the Labour government to introduce urgent new laws to tackle relay attacks. Read the full story.
The Labour government begins repealing the Minimum Service Levels Act, calling it 'unworkable'. Unions hail the move as a victory for workers' rights. Read the full update.
New data reveals the Nissan Juke as Britain's most desired car in 2025, with small SUVs dominating lease sales. Discover the top models and colour trends shaping the UK's automotive market.
A major legal change for primate owners in the UK comes into force in April 2026. Find out if you need a licence, how to apply, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Labour is urged to overhaul inheritance rules to protect unmarried couples. Experts warn current laws fail modern families. Could this be the biggest change in 50 years?
UK households warned to check garden sheds for banned metaldehyde slug pellets. Storing or using them is now illegal and could result in a fine. Check and dispose safely.
North Wales Police banned seven drivers immediately after they failed roadside eyesight tests. Officers stopped over 320 vehicles as part of Operation Dark Night. Learn more about the crackdown and Cassie's Law.
The electric Skoda Enyaq SUV has been named What Car?'s Used Car of the Year, beating 1,200 rivals. Find out why this practical EV is a top family choice.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
Scarlett Johansson reveals her mother-in-law questioned the name Cosmo for her son, while her own mother loved it. Get the full story on the family reactions.
The RAC warns all UK drivers that setting off with a misted windscreen is illegal. Follow their expert demisting tips to stay safe and avoid fines this winter.
UK drivers, especially under-25s, are increasingly using handheld phones while driving, risking six points, £200 fines, and court-imposed driving bans. The RAC warns of a 'concerning increase'.
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.