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Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault
Renault Scenic - front cornering

Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault

Parking brake sensor fault applies to Austral, Captur, Espace, Megane E-Tech, Rafale, Scenic E-Tech and Symbioz models, but only a handful of UK cars …
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12 Sep 2025
The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine
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The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine

Our Dartford Crossing guide explains when and how to pay the Dart Charge, how much it costs and how to appeal a fine
Tips & advice
12 Sep 2025
A new breed of EVs? EU paves the way for small, affordable electric cars
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A new breed of EVs? EU paves the way for small, affordable electric cars

The new Small Affordable Car initiative would lower electric car prices and make them more accessible to more buyers
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11 Sep 2025
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: “some data” has been affected
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Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: “some data” has been affected

JLR has also confirmed that an in-depth investigation into the attack is underway
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10 Sep 2025
Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school
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Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school

A letter to the Government says councils that focus on filling potholes rather than preventative maintenance should be taught road-dressing techniques
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8 Sep 2025
Electric car battery repairs and health checks: how to keep thousands of EVs on the road
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Electric car battery repairs and health checks: how to keep thousands of EVs on the road

The truth about EV battery repair and why understanding state of health could revolutionise the electric-car market
Features
5 Sep 2025
One in four new cars is an EV, but electric car grant chaos is holding buyers back
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One in four new cars is an EV, but electric car grant chaos is holding buyers back

EV sales are up, but experts suggest grant confusion is holding the market back
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4 Sep 2025
Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help
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Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help

Toyota’s Electrified Saving offer works in tandem with the Government’s ECG to bring down the price of the bZ4X SUV
News
2 Sep 2025
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
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Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but does any model get the full amount?
News
2 Sep 2025
Should pavement parking be banned in the UK? Motorists (surprisingly) say yes
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Should pavement parking be banned in the UK? Motorists (surprisingly) say yes

Four in five people the RAC surveyed believe pavement parking should be banned in some form
News
31 Aug 2025
Pothole breakdowns surge 9% as more drivers fall victim to Britain's broken roads
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Pothole breakdowns surge 9% as more drivers fall victim to Britain's broken roads

Pothole-related breakdowns rose by nine per cent in the second quarter of 2025, following a cold and rainy start to the year
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26 Aug 2025
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Registering a restored or modified car just got easier – here’s why
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Registering a restored or modified car just got easier – here’s why

Under new DVLA rules, modified or restored cars can maintain their identities even after significant work has been carried out
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20 Aug 2025
It’s bank holiday weekend! Get ready for “extremely busy” roads and EV chargers
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It’s bank holiday weekend! Get ready for “extremely busy” roads and EV chargers

17.6 million journeys are expected to take place between Friday and Monday, with warnings of “extremely busy” roads
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20 Aug 2025
Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended
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Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended

Business owners will be able to save thousands on new electric vans and trucks until 2027
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18 Aug 2025
Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car
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Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car

A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance
Tips & advice
14 Aug 2025
Citroen recall expanded: More Stellantis car owners told to stop driving immediately
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Citroen recall expanded: More Stellantis car owners told to stop driving immediately

Three more models have been added to the recall concerning dangerous Takata airbags
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14 Aug 2025
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
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Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
News
14 Aug 2025
UK driving test changes: life-saving skills now required as part of theory exam

UK driving test changes: life-saving skills now required as part of theory exam

From 2026, learners will need to answer questions on CPR and defibrillators
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13 Aug 2025
Unsafe cars explode in numbers: dangerous UK vehicles up 50% in a year
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Unsafe cars explode in numbers: dangerous UK vehicles up 50% in a year

More than 13,000 drivers were pulled over last year for driving unsafe vehicles, but experts warn there are plenty more out there
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12 Aug 2025
None for the road! Drink-drive limit set to be slashed
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None for the road! Drink-drive limit set to be slashed

The limit for blood-alcohol content could soon drop below the current 80mg per 100ml
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11 Aug 2025
Bad vision, no licence: Driver eyesight rules to tighten for over-70s
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Bad vision, no licence: Driver eyesight rules to tighten for over-70s

Failing an eyesight test when over 70 could soon result in the loss of one’s driving licence
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11 Aug 2025
Why not getting car finance compensation could be a blessing in disguise
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Why not getting car finance compensation could be a blessing in disguise

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis thinks that the long-term repercussions of mass payouts could greatly outweigh the benefits of any potential finance scan…
Opinion
7 Aug 2025
Car finance scandal explained: What’s going on and will you get compensation?
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Car finance scandal explained: What’s going on and will you get compensation?

After months of speculation and with billions of pounds on the line, the UK’s highest court has ruled in favour of lenders, meaning many car buyers wo…
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5 Aug 2025
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“Troubling” drink and drug-driving deaths could mean mandatory breathalysers and black boxes
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“Troubling” drink and drug-driving deaths could mean mandatory breathalysers and black boxes

Almost 400 people died as a result of drink and drug-driving last year, and the government is considering introducing tougher regulations as a result
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31 Jul 2025
New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers
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New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers

Zoopla and Vauxhall’s new tool will tell you whether a property has EV charging and where the nearest on-street chargepoint is
News
30 Jul 2025
Car parks must prove they cancel fines, says RAC
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Car parks must prove they cancel fines, says RAC

The RAC demands car parking firms publish full data on how many fines they issue, and how many they cancel
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30 Jul 2025
Congestion Charge EV exemption removal to generate over £75million per year
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Congestion Charge EV exemption removal to generate over £75million per year

TfL is planning to raise the Congestion Charge to £18, and EV drivers will have to pay too
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24 Jul 2025
Roll over diesel: EVs are now doing the big mileage in the UK
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Roll over diesel: EVs are now doing the big mileage in the UK

The average UK electric car now covers more than 10,000 miles per year, a similar amount to the average diesel.
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21 Jul 2025
500 job losses at Jaguar Land Rover “disappointing”, says Government
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500 job losses at Jaguar Land Rover “disappointing”, says Government

A voluntary redundancy scheme will see 500 managerial positions cut at Jaguar Land Rover
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17 Jul 2025
Airport drop-off price rises to hit holidaymakers
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Airport drop-off price rises to hit holidaymakers

Drivers are now paying as much as £1 per minute to drop off passengers at UK airports
News
17 Jul 2025
​Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?
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​Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?

Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay in 2025
Tips & advice
11 Jul 2025
Parking fines to rise? Govt cosies-up to operators with code of practice review
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Parking fines to rise? Govt cosies-up to operators with code of practice review

The Government’s proposed car parking ruleset is designed to protect drivers, but experts worry it doesn’t go far enough
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11 Jul 2025
Hydrogen cars could soon be greener than EVs
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Hydrogen cars could soon be greener than EVs

If using renewable energy-based hydrogen, the ICCT says fuel cell vehicles could give off 79 per cent fewer emissions over their lifespans than ICE ca…
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10 Jul 2025
UK EV charger boom is leaving disabled drivers behind
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UK EV charger boom is leaving disabled drivers behind

More than a third of councils don’t offer accessible charging infrastructure, with this making up just two per cent of the UK’s EV chargers
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8 Jul 2025
Major UK road upgrades approved: five projects get £92 billion Government funding
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Major UK road upgrades approved: five projects get £92 billion Government funding

Quicker journeys should help kick-start economic growth, according to the Government
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8 Jul 2025