Motoring

Experts reveal 12p life hack to stop car windscreens freezing over this winter

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The 12p kitchen item that'll stop your windscreen freezing over this winter

Crash on A127 sees traffic delays

Crash on A127 sees traffic delays

Live: Traffic delays in south Essex after crash on A127 affecting multiple roads

Investigating - police are looking into a crash which saw taxi driver suffer serious ankle injury in October

Investigating - police are looking into a crash which saw taxi driver suffer serious ankle injury in October

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Police probe after man injured after being hit by car exiting taxi on Canvey

Crash - an incident on the A127 is causing delays

Crash - an incident on the A127 is causing delays

Traffic building following crash on the A127 with the road partially blocked

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines

Crash - several vehicles are said to have been involved in a crash on the A130 northbound

Crash - several vehicles are said to have been involved in a crash on the A130 northbound

Delays building after crash involving 'five vehicles' on major Essex road

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

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DVLA driving licence warning for one million drivers risking £1,000 fine

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

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Drivers urged to report elderly relatives to DVLA 'in confidence'

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

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Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

Is your car due an MOT soon?

Is your car due an MOT soon?

RAC issues new car MOT warning to Brits - how to avoid £1,000 fine

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Campaigners call for mandatory driver retraining as DVLA figures revealed

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Motorist asks DVLA to ban grandma from driving and prevent 'killing someone'

Emma parked in the car park behind Hockley's Co-op store

Emma parked in the car park behind Hockley's Co-op store

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Shopper hit with £70 fine after leaving south Essex car park 42 seconds late

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake

Furious residents in Westcliff street told 'error' parking permits will be scrapped

Furious residents in Westcliff street told 'error' parking permits will be scrapped

Local government

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Furious residents in Westcliff street told 'error' parking permits will be scrapped

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

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Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs

Group - lots of bikers and their rides

Group - lots of bikers and their rides

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Popular Essex bike meet could be cancelled after council dub event a 'liability'

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

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GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

West Mercia Police's Crime and Community Survey launched

West Mercia Police's Crime and Community Survey launched

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BMW smashes through brick wall outside south Essex home after veering off road

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

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Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

Warning you could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

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AA warns 'not to fall' for new 'emergency car kit' scam email- what to look for

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

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Hundreds caught drink-driving at least four times as 'something needs to change'

Revealed: How far learner drivers are travelling for a test in south Essex

Revealed: How far learner drivers are travelling for a test in south Essex

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Revealed: How far learner drivers are travelling for a test in south Essex

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

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How to jump start your car using jump leads - everything you need to know

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

Drivers are facing £1,000 fines for this common headlight mistake

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

Parents warned they could face £1,000 fines for common school run mistakes

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

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What is the pay-per-mile scheme? Chancellor urged to impose plans on drivers

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

Jim Harrison with his MR2

Jim Harrison with his MR2

The classic car that’s helped one Essex man remember his late wife

Lucy Shapland with her new BMW

Lucy Shapland with her new BMW

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Essex woman surprised with £43,000 BMW after entering competition for first time

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issues number plate fine warning ahead of change next week

Do you have any penalty points on your driving licence?

Do you have any penalty points on your driving licence?

Does 3 points on your driving licence affect car insurance? Expert explains

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

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Is your first car at risk of going extinct? The cars disappearing from UK roads

Drivers would breach section 89 of the Police Act 1997

Drivers would breach section 89 of the Police Act 1997

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Drivers could be fined £1000 for sharing speed trap warnings on Facebook

Drivers warned over QR code parking scams as Westcliff woman hit by fraudsters

Drivers warned over QR code parking scams as Westcliff woman hit by fraudsters

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Drivers warned over QR code parking scams as Westcliff woman hit by fraudsters

Bike boxes are painted on UK roads but what are they and what happens if you stop in one?

Bike boxes are painted on UK roads but what are they and what happens if you stop in one?

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What do bike boxes mean and can you stop in one when driving? What to know