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UK heatwave: Drivers urged to use potato on car this week in clever hack

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UK motorists urged to follow vital '62 metre rule' on motorways

Experts warn Brits need to wash their car 'before Monday' or risk key problem

Driving expert shares how to safely slow down your car if brakes suddenly stop working

Huge drive-thru rule change that would have impacted all UK motorists

Drivers 'wearing popular brand of shoes in car' could face £5,000 fine

New driving rules could see motorists over certain age face 'compulsory tests'

Drivers who are using council car parks face £67 increase in costs

Drivers discover meaning of dashboard warning sign – it could stop you getting 'cheated'

Drivers warned for breaking little-known Highway Code rule that risks a big fine

UK drivers given urgent tip to avoid costly mistake at petrol stations

Drivers who 'leave it until last minute' to do major check face £1,000 fine

Drivers warned they could 'break the law' by showing dashcam footage to others

Learner driver travels 400 miles for test to save six-month wait

Sleep disorders could see Brits receiving £1,000 fine if they don't tell the DVLA

Mechanic warns drivers 'stop immediately' if they see dashboard warning light

Drivers told small arrow button on dashboard is 'better than air con'

Drivers warned over popular TikTok car parking hack that causes damage

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DVLA issues 'five-minute' car tax warning to petrol and diesel drivers

Drivers urged to wise up on common parking signs to avoid fines this summer

DVLA scam warning to drivers over simple mistake when buying used car

Holidaymakers warned of 'take photograph' rule when renting car or face fine

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Drivers warned common road trip mistake with their pet could mean £5,000 fine

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DVLA warns drivers aged 70 to take immediate action or risk 'ban'

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DVLA warning to everyone over 70 told to take action or face fines

Careless petrol and diesel drivers risk £250 charge and 'insurers won't pay'

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Brit van drivers warned of £300 fine for breaking little-known rules

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Little-known car air conditioning buttons that can be used all year round

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DVSA issues urgent warning for UK drivers with new rule now in place

Drivers urged to check little-used car feature to prevent common fault

DVLA issues urgent warning which could lead to huge fine and clamped car

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Drivers who own used petrol and diesel cars warned they could be 'left stranded'

UK drivers issued urgent warning over car tyre 'blow out' risk this weekend

Millions of drivers could face car insurance price hike or have it cancelled

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UK drivers warned of 'parking chaos' due to unreliable cheap camera scams

Electric car owners warned over mistake that could leave drivers stranded

Drivers can save £1,500 on car insurance by agreeing to 'dashboard change'

Motorists risk £100 fine for 'disrespectful' driving on UK motorways

Manoeuvre done by millions of drivers every day could be made illegal

'Simple' 10-second trick will help you park perfectly every time

Many drivers guilty of dangerous manoeuvre but 'believe they are right'

Drivers warned they could be hit with £200 fine for festival mistake

Motorists discover little-known 10-second trick to make parking your car easier

UK van drivers' annual tally: 11,440 miles, 300 loads, and countless cups of tea

Drivers warned dash cam mistake could mean £1,000 fine and points on licence

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Highway Code rule on when you should drive with glasses or face £1,000 fine

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'Beautiful' motorway services named 'best in UK' - with its own lake

Drivers face £100 fine for breaking little-known parking rule this summer

Lotus Evija X worth £1.78m crashes at Goodwood Festival of Speed seconds into run

Common mistakes that could see Brits hit with over £1,000 in fines abroad

Drivers face three points for rule they might not even know about

Drivers warned about 15-minute window where 'car can be stolen'

Driver 'told not to pay' toll but still slapped with whopping £2,230 fine

Drivers warned of increased accident risk due to danger on country lanes

Driving expert's urgent summer warning as these six items must never be left in your car

Drivers packing their cars for UK staycations could face £1,000 fine

Drivers to face new charge for using two tunnels at 'peak times'

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Strict new UK car law that's now in force will be 'warning to drivers'

Drivers face 'losing licence' over rule '20 per cent' break regularly

Some drivers 'unable' to get car insurance due to new 'strict new rule'

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Learners could face 'extra charges' if they fail driving test 'multiple times'

20p check every driver should do amid 'serious threat' this summer

Risk of £1,000 fine and driving ban 'for anyone teaching a learner'

Common driving action we think is 'helpful' actually breaks law

Mechanic warns drivers over popular summer accessory that 'could fail MOT'

Drivers who use sponge to clean car warned they 'should stop'

Drivers told 'only wash your car after 5pm' or risk problems

Simple car modification could see you fined and invalidate your insurance

Drivers warned 'do not disable' as mandatory speed limiters become law

Drivers are only just discovering common car mistake that could ruin your vehicle

Drivers demand strict 'new car rules' to protect vehicles from thefts

Drivers with 'small dogs' in car risk £5,000 fine for not following rule

Homeowners with driveways told they should start parking in public car parks

New speed cameras can see inside your car and convictions will 'skyrocket'

Drivers who get a flat battery could face £2,500 fine, expert warns

Drivers warned of little-known European road rules that could lead to fines

Drivers are only just realising button on dashboard instantly slashes costs

Drivers urged to avoid car hire mistake when going on holiday abroad

Drivers face £150 fine for offence 'even if they don't do it themselves'

Drivers could be fined £150 for having 'coffee cups, wrappers and nappies'

Drivers 'risk £100 fine' for not getting speed limiter installed from this week

Urgent warning for drivers to fill up as soon as possible

Warning new hi-tech speed cameras will 'penalise many more motorists'

New 'car park loophole' which could save drivers from being hit by £100 fine

Mechanic explains most common cause of MOT failure that costs £1 to prevent

Drivers born in certain years face £850 charge to keep car on the road

UK drivers warned they could face massive fine if a wasp gets in their car

Drivers warned over summer road trips that can cause 'dangerous' distractions

Expert claims DVLA driving licence penalties are 'too low' and not a deterrent

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Drivers just realising why many narrow country lanes have 60mph speed limit

Motorists are only just discovering three little-known car buttons to transform drives

New parking rules for UK private car parks will include 10-minute grace period

Drivers discover simple hack for cars struggling to start – and it's seriously cheap

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'I experienced Las Vegas-style 300mph jet car drag racing in the English countryside'

Signs your car could be making you ill as driver 'suffers nosebleeds and hair loss'

'Our new neighbours think they can park where they like – it's caused huge row'

People are only just realising why motorway signs are green – and reason is clever

Drivers warned of repair 'mistake' that could mean a £2,500 fine

One week warning ahead of new speed limit law that will 'change how we drive'

Drivers urged to do one check that can help their car on long journeys

People are only just realising what the letters on car number plates actually mean

Driving expert shares common problem with shaking steering wheel – and how to fix it

Common overlooked mistake that could void your car insurance this summer

Motorists warned 'polite' driving move could actually lead to a £1,000 fine

Drivers risk £1,000 fine this summer due to simple windscreen mistake

People are only just discovering hidden car function to open your boot easily

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Driving licence rule means learners could be at risk before even passing test

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