Drivers face a financial shock if their car is written off or stolen, particularly if their car is bought using a finance deal.
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BBC Drop Top Gear Series 26 Trailer
The BBC has dropped a trailer for Top Gear Series 26, and its actually looking rather good!
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Recall: Astra K 1.6 Diesel with manual transmission
Vauxhall has issued a warning on the Astra K after motorists reported issues with braking.
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Police Looking For Thug Who Stole The Lights Off a Police Car
Police in Sutherland, are looking for a man who stole the blue lights off a police car, and then casually walked away with them.
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Is your Sat Nav Position Legal?
Positioning of satnav devices on windscreens poses a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist.
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Take Care of Your Vauxhall From Just £19 Per Month
For new or nearly new cars, Vauxhall Care provides you with three years’ servicing, an extra two years’ of roadside assistance and your first MOT for just £19 per month for petrol cars and £22 for diesels.
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New roads should prioritise cyclists and pedestrians
Pedestrians, cyclists and public transport should be given priority over cars when roads are built or upgraded, to encourage more physical activity, the NICE the UK’s health watchdog has said.
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‘The Grand Tour’ Season3 Kicks Off in Motor City With ‘Motown Funk’
Mark your calendars and start your engines. The third season The Grand Tour, will return to Amazon on 18 January.
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New Vivaro Life Is A 9-Seat Van With An Available Electric Powertrain
Vauxhall has revealed the new Vivaro Life, the passenger version of its popular van. It will go on sale in February, with an electric version following in 2021.
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Vauxhall Tops Scottish Charts For 11th Year Running
Vauxhall was the largest selling manufacturer in Scotland in 2018, according to figures released today by the Scottish Motor Trade Association. The manufacturer has been number one in the region for the last 11 years.
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CO2 emissions rocket as car buyers ditch diesel
The continued backlash against diesel is causing CO2 emissions to rise, according to new data published today.
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Clean your plate before every journey and avoid a £1000 fine, urges GEM
Drivers are being warned to keep their number plates clean this winter or face the possibility of a four-figure fine.
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Robots to fix underground pipes and help cut roadworks
The government is investing more than £7 million on the development of robots that it hopes will cut roadworks and reduce congestion.
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Experts believe sales of internal combustion engine cars peaked in 2018
Many of the large automotive manufacturers are already adopting electrification as a way to improve the efficiency of their cars.
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Petrol prices are 8p ‘too high’, says RAC
The average litre of petrol is still around 8p per litre too expensive, despite fuel prices falling in December.
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Clarkson, Hammond and May face off to play The Grand Tour video game
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take The Grand Tour video game for a test drive in a new video ahead of release.
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Surge in flat battery car breakdowns predicted TODAY
Motorists risk being left stranded today as they return to work after the festive break to find their car has a flat battery.
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4 in 10 at risk of drink-driving on New Year’s Day
More than four in 10 motorists are at risk of drink-driving on New Year’s Day, according to new research.
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New law could see car insurance premiums fall
A new law has been passed that is expected to help reduce consumers’ car insurance premiums.
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More than half a million potholes reported to councils last year
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities for repair last year, according to new research.
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