Holidaymakers in Europe should check their rental car deal as a cheaper insurance policy can usually be found online (Hilary Morgan) Holidaymakers are being warned to avoid being “ripped off” by car rental companies charging up to 12 times more than online excess waiver policies when traveling to Europe. Research of what? showed that travelers … Read more
Labor has pledged to cut car insurance costs for millions of motorists, tackle the UK backlog and improve infrastructure development. In its latest manifesto, the Labor Party has cast itself as the party on the side of drivers, aiming to make major progress on several factors it claims the Conservatives failed to address during their … Read more
Five major brands were caught up in the government investigation that rocked Japanese industry Companies have admitted to cheating on certification tests, including those for crashes Japan, a country proud of a tradition of honor, has been rocked by the biggest scandal to hit its automotive sector in years. Five major automakers are at the … Read more
Shop owners who lost business when customers were no longer allowed to park in car parks say their “prayers have been answered” now that restrictions have been lifted. The stop along Faversham Road, Kennington, was previously shared by buses and customers wanting to use Savers Newsagents, Marino’s Fish Bar, Hall Hair and Ashford Dry Cleaners. … Read more
‘Embarrassing’ Audi thieves struck at a ‘secure’ car park in Birmingham after a £40,000 car was looted and left on rocks. BirminghamLive readers branded the incident ‘disgusting’, while others claimed: ‘It’s safer to leave your car on the public road.’ Shocked motorist James, 57, who was in the city visiting friends, returned on June 5 … Read more
You may have wondered when the unofficial start of the tourist season would be, especially since the weather isn’t really an indicator of when summer is. Don’t be afraid, the time has come. Not a single tourist season in Cornwall goes without at least one person driving onto a sandy beach and getting stuck. Well, … Read more
As you drive through central London in a small Microlino electric car, barely visible among the hulking SUVs, it is surprising to receive so much attention. “Yes, Lego car!” shouts a scaffolder. Made by Micro, the Swiss family business behind the mini-micro scooters, and modeled after the bubble cars that had a brief heyday in … Read more
Motorists are being warned of new changes to driving laws due to come into effect in the coming days, which could see petrol and diesel motorists hit with expensive fines for driving in several major British cities. Numerous driving laws have already been introduced this year, including new rules around parking cars on sidewalks, regulations … Read more
CAR boot sales are a great way to make extra money or get things cheap. But they are often targeted by rogue buyers and sellers. All the car boot scams you should look out for this summer, revealedCredit: Chris Eades Here, Rosie Taylor reveals some of the most common scams to look out for, and … Read more
Experts have unveiled a 12-point plan to boost the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK. ChargeUK, Britain’s electric vehicle market leader, has published its election manifesto, calling on the next government to accelerate plans to install more EV chargers. ChargeUK has publicly committed to investing more than £6 billion by 2030 to … Read more