7 h. ago Drivers told to use simple 20p test to check car safety before winter

Fuzz Townshend, the co-presenter of the iconic vehicle restoration series Car SOS, has shared a simple 20p coin trick that every motorist must make sure they do ahead of winter

Transport

25 h. ago Drink driver crashed into M4 central reservation then told police he was 12 years old

Rory Butler, 37, stole his partner's Volkswagen Golf and drove it while almost four times over the limit, hitting cones in a contraflow system on the motorway

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4 d. ago Drivers who make easy mistake could be hit with £2,500 fine this winter

Motorists may face a fine of up to £2,500 if they don't check an important car part before heading off – so here's everything you need to know about the rule

Economics

4 d. ago DVLA advice to anyone born before 1956 as drivers told 'do it for free'

The DVLA has sent out a notification to drivers who are aged 70 and over, with an urgent reminder

Politics

4 d. ago Motorists warned 1 mistake could land them £2500 fine this winter

Motorists are being warned they could face a fine of up to £2,500 if they don't check a crucial part of their car before setting off. There's a simple way you can avoid a fine

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4 d. ago M1 traffic chaos LIVE as car hits barrier with drivers warned of delays

The M1 is experiencing closures after a car crash earlier this morning and drivers have been told to expect delays and route diversions

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6 d. ago UK drivers told to do 'five minute' task now to avoid £1,000 DVLA fine

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a warning to motorists, urging them to complete a "five minute" task

Economics

7 d. ago Drivers told to put common household item on car windscreens in November

A common issue for drivers in the colder months is misted up windscreens, but there's a simple hack to solve the problem - and it's an item many have in their cupboards at home

Transport

7 d. ago British boxer assaulted Turkish cab driver and left him for dead by the road 'after panic attack caused him to think he was being kidnapped'

A British boxer facing 33 years in a Turkish prison for allegedly brutally assaulting a taxi driver told a court he acted in panic because he thought he was being kidnapped.

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7 d. ago Drivers told to avoid 'simple' mistake during Bonfire Night or face £5,000 fine

As the UK gears up for Bonfire Night, one car insurance expert is highlighting the vital rules that drivers need to be aware of during the celebration - and the serious fines that come with breaching them

Economics

8 d. ago A7 crash: Major road closed north of Langholm after crash with drivers told to avoid area

Emergency services are at the scene.

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8 d. ago Jeep owners issued urgent ‘do not charge’ warning as 320,000 EVs recalled

A high-voltage battery failure could pose a fire risk, drivers are told

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9 d. ago Huntingdon hero train driver who helped save lives says 'I was only doing my job'

Train driver Andrew Johnson acted quickly and 'saved lives' when panicked passengers told him a bloody knife rampage has been launched on board his Peterborough to London service on Saturday evening

Society

9 d. ago A760 crash: Road closed and man taken to hospital after early morning crash near Largs

Drivers are being told to avoid the area.

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2 w. ago Drivers told how to avoid headlight dazzle as motorists call for change

Drivers have called for action over the danger on UK roads

Transport

2 w. ago A8 crash: Major Port Glasgow road closed after rush hour crash

Drivers are being told to avoid the area and expect delays

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2 w. ago UK drivers told to leave bowl of table salt in cars overnight

This hack will come in handy as temperatures continue to drop over the coming weeks

Transport

3 w. ago M8 closures: Drivers warned of disruption ahead of overnight closures on M8 slip road near Livingston

Drivers are being told to plan ahead to avoid disruption.

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3 w. ago Five things you should check on your car tyres or you could fail your MOT

Checking your tyres regularly is important for several reasons

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3 w. ago Driver who hadn't told DVLA about medical problem killed couple

The coroner has crticised the DVLA after David Henderson fainted at the wheel and crashed head on into another car

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