All news on the topic: Cars

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Drivers blown away as BMW says we've been pronouncing the name all wrong
People have been mind-blown to learn that BMW isn't pronounced the way the majority of Brits think it is - and there are loads of other car brands we're saying wrong too
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Warning as common driving issue could potentially land you with £2,500 fine
A damaged windscreen is a common occurrence, with over a third of drivers reporting a chipped or cracked windscreen within the past two years
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Fed-up bloke wraps neighbour's car in cellophane after they blocked his drive
The fed-up homeowner went to extreme measures to pull off the hilarious prank after one of his neighbour left their parked their car right outside his family's home
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Drivers warned about little known rule when filling up at Tesco petrol stations
In 2021, Halford reported an increase of 1650% in sales of jerry cans and plastic fuel containers in response to a shortage of petrol in the UK - and some people have continued to use them since
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Pollen bomb hay fever could see drivers fined £2,500 for sneezing at the wheel
Drivers who suffer from hay fever have been warned that they could be given a £2,500 fine and end up with potential points on their licence if their symptoms impact their ability to drive
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Warning drivers could face £2,500 fine for sneezing behind the wheel this week
The Highway Code states that you must not drive "without due care and attention" and if you break this rule, it could result in a £2,500 fine and three or more penalty points
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Man crushed to death in car wash while his vehicle was being cleaned
The 73-year-old man, from Victoria, Australia, was driving through the car was when he popped out of his vehicle to enter an access code and got crushed trying to return
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Cruise control and assisted parking are most baffling car technology features
Nearly three-quarters of drivers feel they are tech savvy - but three in ten don't feel comfortable using all the modern gadgets their car has to offer
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Drunk driver ploughs car into hedge after running over two elderly pedestrians
Sarah Reese, 59, injured two bystanders when she got behind the wheel after drinking. She then drove downhill losing control of the car, mounting the curb and careering into a hedge
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Car expert warns kitchen cleaning staple can cause window tint to 'peel'
If you're wanting to clean your car at home rather than paying for an expensive professional job, you need to be careful which cleaning products to use as they could be doing more harm than good
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Drivers' fury after cars are plastered with 'impossible to remove' leaflets
Furious motorists in Maidstone, Kent were forced to spend ages getting the adverts removed from their windscreens after the flyers to promote a local car wash business became stuck
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Driving expert issues warning amid high winds in the UK with key distance advice
Parts of the UK are being battered by high winds today as Storm Noa strikes, and a driving safety expert has now issued a stark warning to those planning on using their cars
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Expert warns of car-washing parking mistake that can cause £100s in damage
If you're thinking of giving your car a spring clean with a pressure washer, you should be cautious of where you park it as one expert has warned against a common costly error
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Warning to drivers after dozens of cars towed at popular tourist spot
A Bank Holiday clampdown by police saw dozens of cars towed away because of 'irresponsible and dangerous' parking, with drivers visiting the beauty spot warned that more could be enforced
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Mum left carless after rats 'chew through engine' as population explodes in UK
The UK's rat population has grown massively since the coronavirus pandemic - with numbers estimated to have surged by a quarter to an estimated 150 million
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'Creepy' schoolkid bollards motorists are fooled into thinking are really pupils
Reaction to the unconventional move in Sneinton, Nottingham, has divided opinion with some believing drivers will become "more cautious" but others rather more perturbed
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Cheeky council road workers tarmac around a parked car 'that wouldn't move'
Residents say they have been left puzzled after council workers decided to tarmac around the edges of a vehicle parked by the side of a road instead of moving it
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Drivers hit with £2,605 car tax warning for vehicles registered after April 1
Car tax or Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) went up in April which means motorists are paying more to drive in UK than last year, and certain groups will see a big increase in the amount they have to pay
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New Mazda CX-60 is SUV with smooth and quiet engine and nice bass grumble
Mazda sticks a 1.6-litre unit in its small cars theorising a bigger engine doesn’t have to work as hard, so uses less fuel. Which in practice works
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Luxury £1.6million Ferrari towed away by police after driver makes basic error
A plush luxury sportscar worth £1.56million that had only recently been bought was towed away by stunned traffic police after it was found the driver had no insurance
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Warning to drivers as 12 councils granted powers to fine motorists up to £105
Since May last year, local councils have been able to apply for powers to issue penalty charge notices (PNCs) to drivers
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Paramedic explains why adding note on child's car seat could save their life
Attaching a note with key information to the back of their car seat could ultimately save your child's life in an emergency situation, according to an experienced paramedic
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Car tax rising from today in blow for drivers - see how much more you'll pay
Car tax - known more formally as Vehicle Excise Duty - will increase in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation of 10.1% from April 1, in bad news for drivers
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Martin Lewis warns two million drivers to spend £14 or face a £1,000 fine
Driving with an expired licence is considered a "serious offence" and you could face a hefty fine, your car could also be seized by Police
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Brits think electric vehicle owners are 'sexier' than gas-guzzler drivers
If you're not getting matches on your chosen dating app it might be worth posing with your electric vehicle as Brits find climate conscious cars 'sexier' than fossil fuelled ones