The UK’s top 100 most profitable car dealers made a combined £2.6bn in profit in 2021 – a huge increase of £950m compared to 2021.
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Christmas getaway traffic to build throughout week as 20m journeys expected
UK drivers are embarking on an estimated 20 million car trips to see friends and family in the run-up to Christmas Day.
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Smart motorway safety targets missed
Smart motorway safety targets for detecting stranded vehicles are being missed, a regulator has found.
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Top Gear ‘fully investigating’ accident that led to Andrew Flintoff injury
Top Gear has stressed “all health and safety procedures” were followed ahead of host Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff’s injury during filming and confirmed the incident is being “fully investigated”.
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UK regions with the most disqualified drivers revealed
The areas of the UK with the highest number of disqualified drivers in 2021 have been revealed.
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Top Gear host Andrew Flintoff injured in accident while filming show
Top Gear presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was injured and taken to hospital to receive medical treatment after being involved in an accident while filming for the show.
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Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads
Vehicle breakdowns reached record levels on Monday due to freezing conditions across the UK.
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Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots
Drivers are being warned to expect lengthy traffic jams on major routes in the run-up to Christmas.
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How does cold weather affect my car?
We are currently experiencing a big fall in temperatures, with forecasters predicting a lot of snow and ice for many of the country’s regions. As well as making everyone feel a little chillier, cold weather can have a big impact on a car, too.
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Motorists urged to be careful as cold snap hits parts of UK
Motorists could face treacherous conditions on the roads as an Arctic blast hits the UK, with temperatures set to plummet to “as low as minus 10C overnight in isolated spots by the end of the week”.
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The perfect stocking filler gift for all car lovers
With Black Friday Sale behind us, Facts Disc would like to offer club members an opportunity to grab their LAST DEAL OF THE YEAR (exclusive to car clubs only).
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2022 has been ‘the most volatile year’ for fuel prices, says watchdog
The Ukraine war and a weaker pound have made 2022 a ‘terrible year for drivers’ with fuel prices at their ‘most volatile’ on record, according to a study published today.
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‘Tax penalty’ risks keeping polluting cars on the road longer – analysis
Drivers of used electric vehicles face a “tax penalty” that could keep older, polluting cars on the road for longer, according to new analysis.
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Insurers warned they must offer fair settlements when cars are written off
Insurance firms have been warned not to undervalue cars and other items when settling insurance claims.
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Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey
Nearly half (49%) of drivers say they frequently or occasionally avoid using lane one on smart motorways without a hard shoulder, a new survey suggests.
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Motor insurance policy fraud cases jump as households are squeezed by living costs
The number of fraudulent motor insurance applications being detected has jumped by 16% since last year, according to data from a major insurer.
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Drivers with keyless vehicles ‘twice as likely to make a theft claim’
Motorists with keyless vehicles are around twice as likely to make a theft claim as those with vehicles which are not keyless, according to an insurer’s analysis of claims data covering the past two years.
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Drivers suffer 50% increase in parking tickets
Drivers have been hit by a 50% increase in the number of parking tickets issued by private companies.
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Supermarkets ‘taking advantage’ of drivers with high fuel prices – RAC
Supermarkets are “taking advantage” of drivers by charging “far higher” fuel prices than they should be, a motoring services company has said.
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End of the road looms for the manual handbrake
The number of new cars with manual handbrakes continues to fall, with only 13% of new models featuring one.
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