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2 days ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Joshua Boyles |Luke Chillingsworth |Nina Crighton
The tool has been immensely helpful for motorists left confused following the latest car tax hikes that the DVLA introduced on April 1, 2025DVLA changes to car and road tax has meant that some motorists are now liable for up to £150 more Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) tax this year. If you're unsure if this applies to your vehicle, you can use a handy online tool that checks your car's CO2 emissions from just your number plate.
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4 days ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Jordan Coussins |Luke Chillingsworth
Eating or drinking behind the wheel is not technically illegal but motorists could still be penalised for distracted driving - and it could cost them a small fortuneMotorists will take their hands off the wheel while eating(Image: (Image: Getty))Motorists could face a hefty £5,000 fine and nine penalty points on their driving licence for eating or drinking while driving, warn experts.
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5 days ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Rom Preston-Ellis |Luke Chillingsworth
Martin Lewis says 'ridiculous' car insurance rule could see you pay doubleMartin Lewis has how drivers could pay double on their car insurance if they leave it late to secure a new deal. He also shared the exact number of days before renewal motorists should actMartin Lewis has called out the "absolutely ridiculous" rule that results in car insurance firms charging drivers heftier premiums for late renewals.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Luke Chillingsworth
Drivers face £100 fine for little-known passenger ruleDrivers may be hit with an expensive £100 charge for accidentally breaking this rule while behind the wheel, warns specialists. 17:00, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 17:01, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 Link copied Bookmark This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Luke Chillingsworth
DVLA has power to ban drivers - with over 140,000 off UK roadsDrivers may lose their freedoms and face a ban from UK roads if they flout the law. Link copied Bookmark Motorists could be banned from the roads in 2025 (Image: Getty)Motorists could be banned from driving by the DVLA for breaking a series of simple rules with 140,000 already thought to be off the roads.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Luke Chillingsworth
DVLA eyesight rules affecting older drivers blasted as ‘ineffective’ and ‘unsafe’Drivers are not required to prove they have effective eyesight to stay on the roads, with the current system being called out by experts. 12:59, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:00, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Motorists are only required to self-certify their road vision (Image: Getty)Eyesight rules have been branded “ineffective and unsafe” by a coroner looking into a series of fatal collisions.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Luke Chillingsworth
Removing one common car item can boost electric car range by ’92 miles’Motorists may be able to travel further on one charge by removing one item commonly found fitted to vehicles in the run-up to Spring and Summer. 12:24, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 12:24, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Motorists can boost electric car range by up to '92 miles' (Image: Getty)Removing a cycling roof rack could dramatically improve fuel efficiency and electric car range, according to a new study.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Luke Chillingsworth
The 'best' British used car to buy now with 'fair' price that feels like luxuryThe Range Rover Mk3 built over 2 years ago is still being praised as one of the best second-hand British-built cars available. 11:53, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 11:54, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 Link copied Bookmark The Range Rover Mk3 has been praised by experts (Image: Land Rover)Motoring experts have claimed an iconic Range Rover model is one of the “best” British-built used cars on the market.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Luke Chillingsworth
‘I’m a car expert - this simple tip will cause cars to use zero fuel’A leading expert has revealed petrol and diesel owners could effectively use "zero fuel" while travelling through a little-known hack. 10:50, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:50, Fri, Apr 18, 2025 Link copied Bookmark This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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6 days ago | 
express.co.uk | Luke Chillingsworth
‘I’m a car expert - one simple tip can cut car insurance by 25%'Drivers can make hefty car insurance savings by taking advantage of a little-known tip at renewal. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Motorists can cut their car insurance bill by as much as 25% by following a simple hack when renewing their policy.
