A new report has come out claiming classic cars are less damaging to the environment than modern combustion engines and even EVs.
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One in five cars has more than 100,000 miles on the clock, says DVSA
Britain’s drivers are taking a “mend and make-do approach” to car ownership with a fifth of vehicles having more than 100,000 miles on the clock, according to new analysis.
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UK motorists faced £18 billion car repair bill over the past year
UK motorists paid out more than £18 billion in vehicle repairs over the past year, with the average car owner forking out £803 each.
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Motorists planning to miss or delay car servicing amid cost of living increase, survey says
Many drivers are considering missing or delaying their car’s annual service this year beyond the manufacturer’s recommended interval in order to save money, according to a new study.
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Car headlights ‘too bright’ as drivers increasingly dazzled
Nine in 10 drivers (89%) think some or most car headlights on the UK’s roads are too bright, and the problem is getting worse.
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Vast majority of motorists want speed cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT, study finds
The vast majority of motorists would like to see speed cameras also used to check the tax, insurance and MOT status of passing vehicles, according to a new study.
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Car interiors are dirtier than the average toilet
There’s nothing more satisfying than climbing into a freshly cleaned car, but for many drivers, cleaning the inside doesn’t happen as often as the outside.
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Misery for drivers as pothole breakdowns hit three-year high
Pothole-related breakdowns have reached a three-year high, new figures show.
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Only half of drivers check a car’s MOT or service history before buying
Only around half of drivers carry out MOT and service history checks before buying a used car, new research has found.
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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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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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Millions of garages too full of junk to store cars
Millions of UK garages are not used for cars as they are too full of junk, a new survey suggests.
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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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Drink driving is the most common reason UK motorists lose their licence
The most common reason for motorists in the UK to lose their licence is drink driving according to new research.
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Over a Million drivers took speed awareness course in 2020
More than a million drivers took a speed awareness course in 2020 despite car use plummeting due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Motor insurance premium costs have fallen in recent months
Motor insurance prices have decreased by 2.5% or around £20 on average over the previous six months, analysis has found.
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Poor state of local roads is motorists’ biggest concern this year
Motorists’ biggest concern in 2020 was the poor state of local roads, according to new research.
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One in six drivers exceeds 100mph
One in six drivers admits to driving at speeds above 100mph, a new survey suggests.
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Nearly half of UK drivers putting off essential car maintenance in 2020
Close to half of UK motorists have delayed servicing their cars or performing essential maintenance during 2020, a new survey has found.
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Car insurance myths could see millions of drivers risk fines
Drivers across the UK could be risking fines, points on their licence or higher premiums by falling for car insurance myths, according to new research.
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