News
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![Has the Electric Car Grant convinced more Brits to buy an EV?]()
Has the Electric Car Grant convinced more Brits to buy an EV?
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![Number of roads policing officers falls by more than 1,000 in 10 years]()
Number of roads policing officers falls by more than 1,000 in 10 years
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![BMW IX3 is UK’s longest range electric car]()
BMW IX3 is UK’s longest range electric car
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![EV charge points at supermarkets increase by a third in 18 months]()
EV charge points at supermarkets increase by a third in 18 months
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![New tech from Shell could lead to 10 minute EV recharge]()
New tech from Shell could lead to 10 minute EV recharge
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![Almost 100 drivers a day caught drink-driving over last three years]()
Almost 100 drivers a day caught drink-driving over last three years
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![RAC and RSTA call on Government to mandate preventative road maintenance training]()
RAC and RSTA call on Government to mandate preventative road maintenance training
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![VW Polo to return to British roads as an electric vehicle]()
VW Polo to return to British roads as an electric vehicle
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![UK mobile phone emergency alert – when is it? And how do you turn it off?]()
UK mobile phone emergency alert – when is it? And how do you turn it off?
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![Fuel prices fall in August after two months of rises]()
Fuel prices fall in August after two months of rises
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![Electric Car Grant: All the discounted EVs confirmed so far]()
Electric Car Grant: All the discounted EVs confirmed so far
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![What does the future hold for SUV drivers in London?]()
What does the future hold for SUV drivers in London?
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![Drivers across the UK warned about ‘incredibly convincing’ text scam]()
Drivers across the UK warned about ‘incredibly convincing’ text scam
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![RAC second-quarter pothole breakdowns reach ‘unseasonable high’]()
RAC second-quarter pothole breakdowns reach ‘unseasonable high’
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![Drivers set to take nearly 18m getaway trips on last bank holiday before Christmas]()
Drivers set to take nearly 18m getaway trips on last bank holiday before Christmas
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![RAC proud to be supporting Silverstone Festival 2025]()
RAC proud to be supporting Silverstone Festival 2025
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![Number of drivers caught using unroadworthy vehicles jumps by 52% in a year]()
Number of drivers caught using unroadworthy vehicles jumps by 52% in a year
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![Leicester’s Sean Kimberlin named as RAC Mobile Mechanic of the Year]()
Leicester’s Sean Kimberlin named as RAC Mobile Mechanic of the Year
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![‘Virtually all roads’ in Birmingham set to become 30mph or less]()
‘Virtually all roads’ in Birmingham set to become 30mph or less
Advice and guides
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![Our guide to avoiding a breakdown this autumn]()
Our guide to avoiding a breakdown this autumn
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![The top 10 most popular cars in the UK]()
The top 10 most popular cars in the UK
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![What is a starter motor and when do you replace it?]()
What is a starter motor and when do you replace it?
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![Squeaky brakes: causes and solutions]()
Squeaky brakes: causes and solutions
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![What are glow plugs? Maintenance and replacement guide]()
What are glow plugs? Maintenance and replacement guide
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![How often should you change your car's engine oil?]()
How often should you change your car's engine oil?
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![How to check your car battery's health]()
How to check your car battery's health
Saving money
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![How to reduce new-driver car insurance costs]()
How to reduce new-driver car insurance costs
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![Named driver insurance – does adding a named driver reduce my insurance?]()
Named driver insurance – does adding a named driver reduce my insurance?
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![How to save money as a driver – 50 quick money-saving tips]()
How to save money as a driver – 50 quick money-saving tips
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![Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2025 - Top 10]()
Cheapest cars to insure for new drivers 2025 - Top 10
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![Cheapest cars to insure for 17-year olds in 2025]()
Cheapest cars to insure for 17-year olds in 2025
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![Cheapest hybrid cars 2025: new and used bargains]()
Cheapest hybrid cars 2025: new and used bargains
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![Car sharing – a useful guide to help you save money]()
Car sharing – a useful guide to help you save money
Electric cars
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![Why do so few cars qualify for the £3,750 EV grant?]()
Why do so few cars qualify for the £3,750 EV grant?
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![How and where to charge your electric car for free]()
How and where to charge your electric car for free
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![Cheapest electric cars: new UK EV grant winners revealed]()
Cheapest electric cars: new UK EV grant winners revealed
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![Electric car road tax guide – how much will you have to pay in 2025?]()
Electric car road tax guide – how much will you have to pay in 2025?
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![Electric car charging prices at public chargers]()
Electric car charging prices at public chargers
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![Best small electric cars 2025: affordable new EVs to buy now]()
Best small electric cars 2025: affordable new EVs to buy now
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![Best electric seven-seaters on sale in 2025]()
Best electric seven-seaters on sale in 2025
Travel
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![Driving in Europe checklist]()
Driving in Europe checklist
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![The top 10 best road trips in Europe]()
The top 10 best road trips in Europe
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![International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it]()
International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it
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![10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip]()
10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip
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![Driving abroad in 2025? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover]()
Driving abroad in 2025? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover
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![The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip]()
The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip
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![Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe]()
Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe
Car maintenance
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![Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide]()
Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide
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![How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)]()
How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)
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![12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing]()
12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing
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![MOT checklist and comprehensive guide]()
MOT checklist and comprehensive guide
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![20 ways to make your car last longer]()
20 ways to make your car last longer
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![Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car]()
Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car
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![The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures]()
The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures
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