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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has reiterated that it will not tolerate driving test impersonators following the prosecution of an offender in Ipswich.
Aside from the cost of car insurance and road tax, motorists have had to contend with rising fuel costs in recent months.
A new online service has been launched to help motorists avoid getting points on their licence and having to pay more expensive car insurance premiums.
Taking their eyes off the wheel to send a text message can impair a motorist's driving skills more than alcohol or drugs, it has been claimed.
Even though they can lead to higher car insurance premiums, motoring offences do not seem to be being taken "seriously enough" by motorists, it has been claimed.
The UK's cities are the worst areas for the number of people without insurance, it has been claimed by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB)
The police have had a "great deal of success" in tackling the number of drivers taking to the UK's roads without car insurance, it has been claimed.
As many households are feeling the strain of the rising cost of living and current economic conditions, some may be tempted to cut back on their financial outgoings.
The owners of a Volkswagen camper van believe their vehicle was "specifically targeted" by thieves after its windscreen was stolen, van insurance customers may be interested to know.
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Car insurance customers may be interested to learn that a growing number of motorists in one region of the UK are keeping their speed in check.
Car insurance customers confused by the multitude of road signs on a stretch of road in England may welcome the news that the local council is planning to crack down on those who put them up.
Car manufacturers are constantly pushing the boundaries of design and here is a list of 10 cars (in no particular order) that revolutionised the industry.
By driving to and through Europe in your own car you not only have more control of your holiday, but it can save you money as well.
As more cars are no equipped with satellite navigation (sat nav) systems, it has become a vital part of society.
The UK isn't exactly known around the world for its scenic drives, but there are some beautiful routes to take around our country, here are some of the best ones we found.
New regulations have set a system in place that if you should purchase a car in 2010 and it emits more than 130g of CO2 per kilometre you travel you will have to pay the "first year rate" charge.
Local government minister John Healey's suggestion that councils should charge more for parking has been welcomed by the Environmental Transport Association.
According to the society, there was a 16.7 per cent fall in van registrations last month, although this represented a 0.2 per cent increase on the number recorded for the rolling year, van insurance customers may be interested to learn.
Motorbike insurance customers have been able to get their hands on the manufacturer's YZFR125 bike since May and it has been proving popular.
In a study by Mercedes-Benz, a third of UK motorists said they learned to drive with their family and friends.
In an online poll by car supermarket Motorpoint it was found that the majority of motorists would like the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to make it compulsory for people over 70-years-old to resit their test.
With the cost of fuel rising, many car owners are thinking of making their own bio diesel from cooking oil and potentially saving themselves money.
EurotaxGlass's, publisher of Glass's Guide to Car Values, has said that used car values will fall by at least 12 per cent between now and Christmas, which may interest those car insurance customers thinking about buying a second-hand vehicle.
Data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown that the new car market in July was down by 13 per cent compared to the previous month and sales had fallen by three per cent in the year to date.
In the latest Pulse data, it has been shown that the values of vans fell again during June, which may interest van insurance customers.
In a survey by Kwik-Fit, it was found that 14 million UK drivers and car insurance customers said they could tell a lot about a prospective partner from the state of their vehicle.
In a report released this week, the Committee has concluded that although there is nothing "intrinsically unfair" about the new vehicle excise duty rates, it recommends a scheme where drivers of cars with high emissions should be able to trade in their vehicles for more efficient models.
With millions of Brits taking their cars and abroad this summer, a national newspaper has compiled a list of must-haves for motorists, with good car insurance coming out on top.
Many motorists of low-mileage vehicles are risking tyre problems in the coming months by not regularly checking the condition of their wheels, it has been claimed.
A major conference of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is being held in a bid to assess which approaches to road safety from the past can be used to further reduce road deaths.
New figures have revealed that car traffic has increased by 11 per cent in the past 11 years.
Younger drivers are being targeted with a road safety alert via their mobile phones, it has been reported.
The Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of a new motorcycle test.
Motorists should check their car insurance policy before driving abroad, an industry expert has warned.
Drivers hunting for car insurance have claimed that the price of a policy is the most important factor when choosing which company to go with, according to recent research.
The government has announced a new strategy aimed at reducing the number of bikers who are injured on UK roads.
Homeowners who are upgrading or extending their houses have been warned that any changes could affect home insurance policies and could leave them under-insured.
Around three quarters of UK drivers don't know what the oil light means when it goes on in their vehicle, recent research has shown.
An electric van could offer cheaper motoring to drivers of vans and commercial vehicles as the running costs are the same as the increase in the price of driving a diesel van, an expert has claimed.
What Car? has announced it hold the first ever Green Awards at the British International Motor Show this year.
UK drivers say that getting the cheapest price for car insurance is the most important factor when they are shopping for cover, according to research by FairInvestment.co.uk.
A motorbike simulator has been created by British scientists in a bid to improve road safety.
Home insurance is the most popular type of policy and is taken out by nine out of every ten people, a new report has shown.
Motorists could judge their vehicle's fuel economy more effectively by using gallons per mile rather than miles per gallon, according to researchers.
Van manufacturing firms have promised to make the CO2 emissions for the vehicles they produce available to buyers so that they know how environmentally friendly their potential purchase is.
Environmental organisation Greenpeace has urged the government to further increase road tax for the most polluting cars on the roads.
Mini Cooper drivers - potentially including those with car insurance cover - may be among the most sociable drivers on the net.
A fifth of UK motorists have said that they plan to reduce the car insurance cover they have in a bid to reduce spending during the credit crunch.
The demand for used vans has continued to fall for the second month in a row and values are now at their lowest this year, according to the latest data from British Car Auctions (BCA).
The boss of Donington Park racetrack has revealed that the DVLA lost all his motorcycle records and he was forced into a last minute test in order to compete in a race.
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) has welcomed the apology made to motorcyclists for incorrect figures that claimed nearly 40 per cent of UK bikers did not pay road tax.
The ABI organised an event for council housing providers and housing associations in order to work on improving access to home insurance for low-income families in the north-east of England.
Homeowners have been advised to check their properties for subsidence and to call their home insurance provider immediately if they think there may be a problem.
Government ministers are planning to introduce a new road sign to tell drivers in lorries and vans that their satnav system has sent them down an unsuitable road.
The government is expected to announce its support for a congestion charge to be implemented in Greater Manchester.