Petrol prices have nearly reached the highest level recorded in the UK, according to Government figures.
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Cost of car insurance fell by 9.4% in year to August
The average motor insurance premium plunged by 9.4% over the year to August, according to analysis.
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Petrol prices have a hit a nine-year high
The average price of a litre of petrol has hit its highest level since September 2012.
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More than a third of motorists driving with damaged alloy wheels
New research suggests more than a third of motorists are driving vehicles with damaged alloy wheels.
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Gritter driver shortage could leave more motorists stuck on icy roads
Roads could be left covered in dangerous snow and ice this winter due to a shortage of gritter drivers.
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Car traffic sinks to lowest level since May amid fuel crisis
The fuel crisis has been blamed for bringing car use down to its lowest level since May.
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RAC sets out the law on storing fuel at home
With the recent fuel panic buying leaving many struggling to fill up their vehicles, reports suggest drivers have been topping up containers and storing fuel at home.
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GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad
Motorists planning to drive abroad in EU countries must remove any GB stickers from their vehicles, as new laws come into effect.
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The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
Drivers are being urged by the Government to “buy fuel as normal” after the lorry driver shortage hit supplies.
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BP to ration fuel deliveries to forecourts due to HGV driver shortages
The HGV driver shortage has hit oil giant BP with deliveries of petrol and diesel to forecourts across the UK set to be reduced to ensure supplies do not run out.
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The UK’s most Googled motoring problems revealed
Car ownership can be an expensive experience, and unnecessary trips to the garage only add to the financial frustration.
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Petrol prices fall for first time this year
Petrol prices have fallen for the first time this year, new figures show.
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Cleaner petrol rolled out across forecourts
A cleaner form of petrol is being introduced at filling stations across Britain from today (September 1).
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Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs
Owners of cars due an MOT next month are being urged to book early because of a surge in demand.
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July brings nine consecutive months of petrol price increases
Drivers faced continued price increases after another 3.4p and 2.7p were added to a litre of petrol and diesel respectively during July.
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‘No need to panic’ about E10 fuel arriving next month, says AA
The AA is advising drivers not to panic-buy super unleaded petrol given the official arrival of E10 fuel next month.
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Drivers want motorway speed limit cut when it rains
Most drivers want a lower motorway speed limit in wet weather, a new survey suggests.
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Speeding was up in 2020 as ‘drivers took advantage of quieter roads’
The number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit increased last year as drivers took advantage of lower traffic levels.
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MOT garages pass nearly one in seven vehicles that should have failed
Close to one in seven vehicles that passed their MOT last year should have failed, according to a new investigation.
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1 million UK vehicles won’t be compatible with new petrol
From September the government is changing the standard petrol that will be available from E5 to E10, and around 1 million vehicles in the UK are not compatible with the new fuel.
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