All news on the topic: Cars

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'I've been hit with £3,000 in fines for driving to work - I'm at my wits end'
It's not just Londoners left out of pocket by Emission Zone charges after Cleo Burrows thought she had more time to pay her fines but was stunned when she discovered she owes £2,900
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Thousands of UK drivers due refunds after 'technical error' with fines
The blunder happened in Sheffield and occurred when clocks went forward to British Summer Time from Greenwich Mean Time on March 26
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Mercedes driver stranded in sand after mistaking beach for 'free parking'
A dog walker snapped the Mercedes SUV stranded on Towan Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, after the hapless driver got stuck in deep wet sand and the picture has been widely shared online
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Grandad still drives car he inherited after passing his test fifty years ago
Greg Hoar inherited the classic Morris Minor from his gran, who bought it brand new in 1967 for £628 – £10,000 in today’s money
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Speed camera myths busted as AA sets the record straight on 'dangerous' tactics
Motorists have been warned over "dangerous" tactics to try and avoid being caught by speed cameras as the AA debunks myths about strategies on how to catch them out
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'I got revenge after driver parked outside my chip shop - but it backfired'
Harleen Sohal, 32, took matters into her own hands when she doodled car Sharon Myers' red Suzuki Swift - when the chip shop owner was caught she didn't deny it
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Warning to confused drivers facing £80 fines for parking at a very specific time
Residents living in Battersea have issued a warning to shoppers and commuters following new parking restrictions - the area is popular due to landmarks including Battersea Power Station
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Top 10 fastest selling used cars this year - from BMW to Ford and Honda
Auto Trader analysed around 450,000 used car listings on its site to work out which 10 cars were the most popular taking the least amount of time to sell
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Psychologist claims your car colour gives away signs about your personality
When you pick a car, you aren't just picking something you think will look nice and be practical. According to a colour psychologist, the colour you picks signals certain aspects of your personality
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Motorists' fury as potholes on UK roads caused 18,000 breakdowns this year
Since the start of 2023, the RAC has dealt with 18,250 callouts for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted wheels, damage most likely caused by defective roads
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Driving instructor's clever tip helps you nail reverse parallel park first time
A driving instructor has shared a clever trick for those learning how to drive so they can nail their parallel park every time - especially during their driving test
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The top 15 biggest EV myths debunked - including them not having a handbrake
Research reveals the various myths surrounding the functionality of an electric vehicle - including not being able to take them through car washes
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Young drivers could save £250 on car insurance with 'legitimate' trick
Compare the Market's research found drivers aged between 25 and 34 could save up to £250 by simply adding an "experienced named" driver to their insurance policy
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Drivers face huge fine and nine points for little-known drive-thru mistake
This is how a buying a cheap fast-food meal from a drive-thru might turn into a very expensive trip out, as well as potentially losing your driving licence in the process
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'Boy racer' teen infamous for tractor speeding 'questioned' over missing toddler
Police have reportedly interviewed a farmer's son who also lives in the tiny 25-person village in the French Alps where two-year-old Émile disappeared last weekend
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Toddler dies 'after mum accidentally run her over with car' in driveway of home
Jafria Thornburg, from Arizona, US, had placed 13-month-old Crya Rose Thoeming in her car seat in an area where she believed her daughter would be safe while she parked her car
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Drivers warned against leaving 'hazardous' items in car during hot weather
A motoring expert has urged drivers not to keep certain items in their cars during hot weather - and many of them are things we all have with us when the sun's out
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Land Rover driver's priceless reaction after finding rude note on windscreen
Adam Chester found two rude messages on his windscreen and wedged in the door of his Land Rover while visiting a friend, but instead of getting angry, he laughed them off
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'I spent day with AA and we're all making simple mistake that could cost lives'
Responding to emergency breakdowns can be stressful and dangerous, as Mirror writer Nia Dalton discovered on shift with The AA. But there are lots of ways drivers can stay safe and prevent accidents...
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RAC launches new app to help drivers save up to £172 a year - how it works
When fuel prices reached record highs last summer, the cost of filling up the average 55-litre family car rose to £105 for petrol and £109 for diesel
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Hidden compartment in car that police have issued a warning about
New York Police Department officers on Staten Island were informed of the compartment in a memo that also included a photo of a handgun fitted into the secret location
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'Little known' button inside your car can help save you money on fuel
The cost of running a car has been widely reported on over the last year with the cost of petrol and diesel reaching record highs in the summer of 2022
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Floods spark residents to leave cars abandoned in road after UK thunderstorms
Some roads were made inaccessible due to a spell of heavy rain yesterday, with vehicles stranded due to deep water in parts of the country as drains were unable to cope
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Car finance explained - and why it could become the next big mis-selling scandal
Martyn James looks into the world of car finance, in particular a new type of agreement known as a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) - here is everything you need to know
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Car expert warns popular £2 scratch trick could 'deteriorate' your paint work
A popular hack for getting rid of scratches on cars using just two items has resurfaced on social media, but an expert has now issued a stark warning against trying it