Motorists

Motorists can be asked by police to read a vehicle registration plate from 20 metres away to prove their eyesight meets the legal driving standard.

Drivers face £1,000 fine over roadside eye test

Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid
Experts say trusted vehicle history checks and independent valuations are becoming essential tools for cautious used car buyers
Gareth Butterfield

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

How long are the delays on M5 in Somerset after it was closed southbound after a serious collision? Photo: National Highways: South-West/X

Long delays on M5 in Somerset after it was closed southbound

Heavy snow warning: Which states are expecting it, how many inches are set to fall? Photo: Getty Images

Heavy snow warning: Which states are expecting it?

15% of drivers fail a breath test

Public backs lower drink-drive limit ahead of Government review

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

There are concerns of skyrocketing air fares in the coming weeks and months after the US and Israel launched military action against Iran

Iran war causing flight cancellations and skyrocketing air fares

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

Delays expected after the A47 in Norfolk is closed eastbound. Pictured (The A47 between Acle and Blofield in Norfolk). Photo: Google

Delays expected after the A47 in Norfolk is closed eastbound

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

Councils have been urged to crack down on misuse of blue badge parking permits as the proportion of people holding them has reached a record one in 20

Blue badge crackdown: AA says disability permits are being abused
The AA is calling on councils to crackdown on blue badge misuse.
Jamie Jones

Major motorway remains closed after man falls from bridge

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

No Unleaded fuel at some pumps at Tesco petrol station South Queensferry

Panic buying at petrol stations sees some pumps running dry

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

A section of the M3 has been closed following a "serious" incident

"Serious" incident closes motorway: Motorists told 'expect long wait'

This is the terrifying moment a reckless driver goes the wrong way down the M6 to avoid paying the £6.40 toll

Dangerous driver travels wrong way along major motorway

CCTV captured horses galloping down Main Street in East Leake, Nottinghamshire

Herd of runaway horses gallop through sleepy village

The M5 has been closed in what has been described as a “police led incident”

Major motorway closed in police led incident

Honda lined up a range of cars on London’s Harley Street, famous for cosmetic procedures, to show how the iconic Civic has evolved since its inception in 1972.

Motorists will drive 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

A rare red weather warning has been issued as Storm Goretti nears the UK

“Weather bomb”: Rare red weather warning issued by Met Office

Reindeer stop traffic on the road near Aviemore

Exact days and times to drive over Christmas to avoid traffic

Police step up breath tests in December

Christmas Drink-Drive alert as crackdown starts

A new app-based service is transforming the way we use our breakdown cover

Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just an app tap

Major changes are coming to the UK Driving test

UK Driving test: Major changes coming for learner drivers

There is congestion on the M1 near East Midlands Airport after a four-vehicle crash earlier this morning. (Photo: www-motorwaycameras-co-uk)

Congestion on major motorway near UK airport after crash

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

Comedian Ellie Taylor is encouraging Brits to get some much-needed car time this winter.

Half of drivers admit they’ve hidden in their car for peace and quiet

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

Amazon has been forced to remove waterproof car seat covers after trading standards bosses discovered they potentially block life-saving airbags from deploying.

Waterproof car seat covers recalled over fears they block airbags

Queueing traffic on the M56 in Cheshire near Runcorn - October 20, 2025

10 miles of queues and two-hour delays on motorway

A car runs a temporary red light.

Dashcam footage shows drivers running red lights - including near-miss

Car insurance company Premier Insurance has gone bust

FSA warning after car insurance company goes bust

Dacia Hipster Concept car unveiled

As Dacia Hipster unveiled - are these the ugliest cars ever made?

Deer are more likely to be on the road at this time of the year.

Urgent warning to drivers as rutting season ‘seriously increases risk’ of deer c...

Over 20,000 collisions in a decade caused by parked or stationary vehicles blocking vision

Parked cars behind 20,000 collisions – more than drug drivers or mobiles

It comes as UK motorists apologise at the scene of an accident - despite not being at fault

Drivers risk insurance claims for doing this one thing, expert warns

The M20 in Kent is closed this morning after a horror car crash involving two cars and two lorries.

Major motorway closed after horror car crash

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