A “worrying” increase in car maintenance being neglected as living costs rise, with potentially dangerous consequences, is being seen by an insurer.
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Drug driving putting immense pressure on A&E departments
New research from road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed the strain that drug driving is putting on A&E departments across the UK.
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Millennials most likely to carry out their own car repairs
A study By eBay has shown that millennials are the generation of drivers most likely to carry out repair work on their vehicles.
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Drivers turn off car heating to help cut fuel consumption, says survey
One in six drivers (16%) turn off their car’s heating in an attempt to save on fuel costs, a new survey suggests.
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Motoring
Drivers lose more than three hours a year defrosting their windscreen
Motorists are spending more than three hours a year clearing their windscreens of ice, a new survey has revealed.
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A quarter of drivers can’t identify what’s under a car’s bonnet – survey
More than a quarter of drivers aren’t able to identify what is under their car’s bonnet, a new survey has revealed.
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More than a third of drivers want smart motorways scrapped – survey
More than a third of UK drivers want the government to scrap smart motorways in 2023, a new survey has revealed.
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Motorists over 50 facing ‘steep’ rise in car insurance premiums
Drivers over the age of 50 are enduring significant increases in car insurance premiums, new figures have shown.
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40 YEARS YOUNG: Vauxhall reveals the life goals Brits think should be achieved by 40
Learning to drive, buying a house, and starting a family are among the life goals more than half of Brits think should be achieved by the time they turn 40, according to research* by Vauxhall.
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20mph speed limits have little impact on road safety
Cutting speed limits on urban roads to 20mph does not significantly improve safety, a new report suggests.
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Motorists avoiding eyesight tests to keep licence
Close to one in five drivers has said that they’d delayed their recommended two-year eyesight check-up, a new survey has found.
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One in three drivers struggled with the cost of motoring in the past month
More than one in three motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month, a new survey has found.
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Government
The majority of drivers are against relaxing MOT rules
Drivers have serious concerns about Government proposals to relax MOT rules to ease the cost-of-living crisis, a new survey suggests.
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Track driving boosts mood more than a gym workout, finds study
Driving on a circuit has a more positive impact on a person’s mood than a visit to the gym, a new study has discovered.
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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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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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Motoring
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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