Motoring
Petrol prices shoot hit record highs
at the petrol pumps reached an all-time high on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record, new data shows.
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Petrol prices close to record high
The average price of a litre of petrol on Monday was 139.46p, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said.
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Cost of car insurance fell by 9.4% in year to August
The average motor premium now stands at £751, with over a quarter (27%) of the cheapest insurance quotes now coming from telematics firms, Consumer Intelligence said. This is the highest proportion since it started collecting data in 2013.
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Gritter driver shortage could leave more motorists stuck on icy roads
Councils admitted that their difficulties retaining and recruiting bin lorry drivers could also affect gritters, which spread salt on roads when temperatures drop below freezing for a prolonged period or when there is heavy snowfall.
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GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad
The old sticker used on the back of vehicles is no longer valid and drivers must replace it with a new “UK” one to drive on foreign roads.
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The UK’s most Googled motoring problems revealed
rice comparison site Uswitch has analysed Google search data to find out the most common car-related problems that UK drivers are searching for – and it’s under the bonnet where Brits need the most help.
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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
The month saw the largest increase in the price of unleaded since January, putting the average price of a litre of fuel at 135.13p – a price not seen since late September 2013.
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Majority of motorists are not aware tyres have ratings for grip, efficiency and noise
Tyre retailers are legally required to apply stickers with ratings for their products, but new research suggests many consumers are unaware that these exist.
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Price of petrol hit a two-year high
Motorists are being warned to expect petrol prices to rise even further after reaching a two-year high.
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Petrol prices soar to the highest level in nearly two years
The cost of filling up a typical 55 litre petrol family car has since risen by around £13, PA has revealed, with petrol prices reaching a two-year high.
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Motorists set to make insurance savings as new whiplash claims portal launches
Motorists across England and Wales are set to collectively make over £1 billion-worth of savings as new rules on whiplash claims come into force.
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Number of motorists missing MOT renewal by more than three weeks tripled in the past six months
Motorists are waiting longer to sort an MOT renewal than this time last year, following government extensions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Government seeks views on updates to Highway Code
Motorists are being invited to share their views on a proposed update to the Highway Code, which is being modernised to include more detail on high-speed roads and motorways.
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Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month
The price of petrol rose by 3.5p in January, reaching prices last seen just before the first lockdown was introduced on March 22, 2020.
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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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Why you shouldn’t wait for the orange light before refuelling
Topping up with fuel is a tedious process, especially in winter when it means standing out in the cold for a few minutes. It’s why so many motorists put it off until the last possible moment.
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Drivers who pay car insurance monthly could be up to £500 worse off
Motorists have been warned to watch out for extortionate APR on car insurance as it’s revealed paying monthly could cost almost £500 more than if paid in one lump sum.
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Fuel prices static despite a sharp rise in the price of oil
Fuel prices remained almost unchanged in November despite a barrel of oil shooting up $10 to $46 a 27% monthly rise, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.
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Road traffic sees largest falls since quarterly records began
The amount of motor vehicle traffic on the roads fell 18.9% for the year ending September 2020 following coronavirus lockdown measures.