Tag: cars
Older drivers could have licence 'immediately revoked' for failing to meet simple rule
Drivers have been warned that failing to meet simple DVLA eyesight rules could see their licence being 'immediately revoked by the police' and they could be hit with fines
I drove seven electric cars in one day – one surprising vehicle blew me away
Christopher Sharp test drove several electric cars currently on sale in the UK at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders annual test day
DVLA set to make major driving licence change affecting 50 million people
The new 'Gov.UK Wallet' app, available on both iOS and Android devices, will store digital versions of government-issued documents, with motorists able to access their driving licences on their smartphone
Drivers exempt from wearing a seatbelt must carry one crucial document
Drivers who are legally exempt from wearing a seatbelt usually have their applications judged on its own merits, but they should ensure they're travelling with this crucial document no matter what
Drivers could be hit with £100 fine for breaking strict rule 'even briefly'
A driver has been left fuming after being slapped with a £100 fine for breaking a 'two minute' rule - and has now warned others to be careful when parking their vehicles
Drivers of popular car are only just realising they have a 'secret compartment'
A TikTok user has revealed how to open a hidden compartment on a Fiat 500 - and it's left drivers astounded. She said she stumbled upon this covert compartment after having her car for "over a year"
Drivers are 'using air conditioning wrong' – and it's costing you more in fuel
Drivers have been warning by motoring experts that they're 'using their air conditioning' wrong in their car - and it could be adding to your fuel bill.
Drivers of popular cars could risk losing 'fortune' due to common feature
Drivers of certain vehicles have been warned that they could be at risk of losing a huge amount of money and being targeted by criminals for one simple reason
Mechanic explains why using premium petrol is 'waste of money' for most drivers
Many motorists are looking for ways to improve the fuel economy of their vehicle as prices rise - with premium petrol and diesel often seen as a quick fix for reducing consumption
DVLA move could see older drivers have 'keys taken off them by own family'
The family of a lady killed by an elderly driver have pleaded with the DVLA to introduce new, stricter rules for driving licences. The Department for Transport has issued a statement
'We tested every large SUV on sale in the UK and there was one obvious winner'
A group of motoring experts has tested every large SUV on sale in the UK and compiled a top 10 of the best, with the winner beating the likes of Land Rover and BMW
'We tested the best family hatchback cars on sale – there was one clear winner'
A group of car experts have tested every family hatchback on sale and come to a verdict over the best one for a family to buy
Popular cars including BMW, Kia and Mercedes banned from certain UK car parks
Some of the swankiest vehicles in the UK are banned from parking in some public car parks - and it's all down to an obscure rule about the length of parking spaces
Drivers are just realising what dots on inside of car windows mean
It seems many drivers are only just learning the purpose of the black dots found around the edges of car windscreens after one person sought advice online.
Drivers are only now realising what common symbol means in automatic cars
Some people who drive are just realising what two symbols mean on their gear stick which can help when driving downhill or on twisty, country roads.