Police are warning about so-called “frost-jacking” car thieves after Gwnet police received reports of several cars being stolen in a matter of minutes.
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Councils taking days to repair severe potholes
Pothole repair times vary across Great Britain with some local authorities responding in minutes and others in days, according to new research.
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Black Overtakes White as Most Popular Colour
Grey overtook black as the UK’s favourite new car colour in 2018, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Germany’s Autobahns Are Probably Numbered
The German government is considering adopting a range of draft proposals about the reduction of environmental damage caused by transport, which could result into the end of the de-restricted parts of their Autobahns.
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Are smart motorway speed cameras always switched on?
Social media has been awash with rumour and panic about the nation’s speed cameras. Specifically, whether limits and thresholds for being flashed have tightened up.
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Third of motorists don’t understand insurance payouts
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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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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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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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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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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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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Pothole compensation has quadrupled this year
This year has seen the amount of compensation paid out for pothole damage quadruple compared with last year’s figures.
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One in five thinks drink-driving is acceptable if you ‘feel fine’
Almost a fifth of motorists believe it’s sometimes acceptable to drink-drive, as long as you “feel fine”.
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More than a million cars deemed ‘dangerous’ by new MOT test
More than one million cars have failed their MOT due to ‘dangerous’ defects since the new, more stringent testing procedure was introduced earlier this year.
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Speeds Camera installed on both Severn crossings
The new cameras, which are now in place on the approach to both bridges, are there to enforce the temporary speed limits on the narrow lanes which will be in place until work is finished next year.
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Christmas gridlock forecast as drivers make 20 million festive trips
Gridlock is set to ensure this week as drivers prepare to make more than 20 million leisure journeys in the run-up to Christmas.
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