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What new taxes, rule changes and charges do motorists face in 2025?

What new taxes, rule changes and charges do motorists face in 2025?

What new taxes, rule changes and charges do motorists face in 2025?

Perry Richardson

Jan 243 min read

FLAT BATTERY MONDAY: RAC expecting busy day for breakdowns as workers return to their cars

FLAT BATTERY MONDAY: RAC expecting busy day for breakdowns as workers return to their cars

FLAT BATTERY MONDAY: RAC expecting busy day for breakdowns as workers return to their cars

Perry Richardson

Jan 62 min read

DRIVING IN THE SNOW: Winter driving pitfalls that could leave you out of pocket

DRIVING IN THE SNOW: Winter driving pitfalls that could leave you out of pocket

DRIVING IN THE SNOW: Winter driving pitfalls that could leave you out of pocket

Perry Richardson

Jan 52 min read

How far do UK taxi drivers travel each year compared to the average motorist?

How far do UK taxi drivers travel each year compared to the average motorist?

How far do UK taxi drivers travel each year compared to the average motorist?

Perry Richardson

Nov 26, 20241 min read

Pothole claims surge, but payouts remain slim pickings for motorists

Pothole claims surge, but payouts remain slim pickings for motorists

Pothole claims surge, but payouts remain slim pickings for motorists

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20243 min read

Young drivers prioritise price and functionality over status symbols or brands, finds report

Young drivers prioritise price and functionality over status symbols or brands, finds report

Young drivers prioritise price and functionality over status symbols or brands, finds report

Perry Richardson

Nov 8, 20243 min read

Fuel prices for taxi drivers and motorists stabilise despite Middle Eastern tensions

Fuel prices for taxi drivers and motorists stabilise despite Middle Eastern tensions

Fuel prices for taxi drivers and motorists stabilise despite Middle Eastern tensions

Perry Richardson

Nov 7, 20242 min read

GREEN LIGHT FOR BLUE LIGHT HAND-HELD PHONE USE: DfT okays exemptions for emergency services’ mobile phone use

GREEN LIGHT FOR BLUE LIGHT HAND-HELD PHONE USE: DfT okays exemptions for emergency services’ mobile phone use

GREEN LIGHT FOR BLUE LIGHT HAND-HELD PHONE USE: DfT okays exemptions for emergency services’ mobile phone use

Perry Richardson

Nov 5, 20242 min read

Cost-of-living crisis drives dangerous car maintenance decisions and missed MOTs, warns RAC report

Cost-of-living crisis drives dangerous car maintenance decisions and missed MOTs, warns RAC report

Cost-of-living crisis drives dangerous car maintenance decisions and missed MOTs, warns RAC report

Perry Richardson

Nov 5, 20243 min read

CRASH FOR CASH: Dashcams and CCTV become crucial in shielding taxi drivers from scams

CRASH FOR CASH: Dashcams and CCTV become crucial in shielding taxi drivers from scams

CRASH FOR CASH: Dashcams and CCTV become crucial in shielding taxi drivers from scams

Perry Richardson

Oct 28, 20242 min read

Drivers warned about Autumn cold and flu driving dangers

Drivers warned about Autumn cold and flu driving dangers

Drivers warned about Autumn cold and flu driving dangers

Perry Richardson

Oct 27, 20242 min read

Motorists urged to stay alert as clocks go back and crash rates rise

Motorists urged to stay alert as clocks go back and crash rates rise

Motorists urged to stay alert as clocks go back and crash rates rise

Perry Richardson

Oct 25, 20242 min read

Drowsy drivers sleeping just six hours a night are TWICE as likely to crash

Drowsy drivers sleeping just six hours a night are TWICE as likely to crash

Drowsy drivers sleeping just six hours a night are TWICE as likely to crash

Perry Richardson

Oct 17, 20242 min read

Fuel prices fall sharply throughout September, bringing relief to UK motorists

Fuel prices fall sharply throughout September, bringing relief to UK motorists

Fuel prices fall sharply throughout September, bringing relief to UK motorists

Perry Richardson

Oct 5, 20242 min read

Land Rover driver’s misadventure prompts police warning for flooded roads

Land Rover driver’s misadventure prompts police warning for flooded roads

Land Rover driver’s misadventure prompts police warning for flooded roads

Perry Richardson

Oct 1, 20241 min read

Transport Secretary reveals pothole crackdown aiming to smooth out road woes for drivers and cyclists

Transport Secretary reveals pothole crackdown aiming to smooth out road woes for drivers and cyclists

Transport Secretary reveals pothole crackdown aiming to smooth out road woes for drivers and cyclists

Perry Richardson

Sep 28, 20242 min read

Driving barefoot: is it legal in the UK?

Driving barefoot: is it legal in the UK?

Driving barefoot: is it legal in the UK?

Perry Richardson

Sep 27, 20241 min read

Vision-related driving errors that could cost you £1,000’s in fines and your taxi licence

Vision-related driving errors that could cost you £1,000’s in fines and your taxi licence

Vision-related driving errors that could cost you £1,000’s in fines and your taxi licence

Perry Richardson

Sep 18, 20242 min read

POTHOLE PANIC: Taxi drivers risk £2,500 fines for swerving to avoid road damage

POTHOLE PANIC: Taxi drivers risk £2,500 fines for swerving to avoid road damage

POTHOLE PANIC: Taxi drivers risk £2,500 fines for swerving to avoid road damage

Perry Richardson

Sep 17, 20242 min read

MISFUELLING WARNING AND TIPS: Simple mistake could cost drivers thousands

MISFUELLING WARNING AND TIPS: Simple mistake could cost drivers thousands

MISFUELLING WARNING AND TIPS: Simple mistake could cost drivers thousands

Perry Richardson

Sep 11, 20242 min read

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