Motoring

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

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DVLA driving licence warning for one million drivers risking £1,000 fine

Roadworks on Western Avenue, Andover

Roadworks on Western Avenue, Andover

Andover road closures ahead of Remembrance commemorations

The woman with the most points on a licence is a 50-year-old with 96. Some 53 people have at least 30 points.

The woman with the most points on a licence is a 50-year-old with 96. Some 53 people have at least 30 points.

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POLL: Should drivers with more than 30 licence points redo their driving test?

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

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Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

The charge points are first in the village

The charge points are first in the village

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First electric vehicle charge points installed in village

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

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The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

Drivers are facing £1,000 fines for this common headlight mistake

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

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More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

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Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

Unveiled earlier this month, Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO will be available in the UK from spring 2025

Unveiled earlier this month, Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO will be available in the UK from spring 2025

Limited edition Range Rover model debuts at CarFest 2024

Unveiled earlier this month, Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO will be available in the UK from spring 2025

Unveiled earlier this month, Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO will be available in the UK from spring 2025

Limited edition Range Rover model to debut at CarFest 2024

Copart UK is looking to boost its vehicle storage capacity in the Southwest with the Ludgershall centre

Copart UK is looking to boost its vehicle storage capacity in the Southwest with the Ludgershall centre

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Vehicle auctioning company opening massive operations centre

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points

Emergency services at the scene (Image: David Jennings)

Emergency services at the scene (Image: David Jennings)

Witnesses to crash in which two men were seriously injured asked to come forward

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

UK drivers have been warned about expensive mistakes

UK drivers have been warned about expensive mistakes

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All UK drivers issued costly speed bump warning that could prove expensive

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

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Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses

A team of experts has advised that drivers ensure that all passengers in the vehicle have correct adjustments to their headrests.

A team of experts has advised that drivers ensure that all passengers in the vehicle have correct adjustments to their headrests.

The correct position for your car seat as drivers issued serious safety warning

The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol and LPG vehicles

The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol and LPG vehicles

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HMRC reveals major change for drivers from this weekend

The cheapest places to get fuel in Andover ahead of bank holiday weekend

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend

Mechanic 'blinded by greed' issued MOT certificates for vehicles without testing

Mechanic 'blinded by greed' issued MOT certificates for vehicles without testing

Mechanic 'blinded by greed' issued MOT certificates for vehicles without testing

North Way, Andover

North Way, Andover

Local government

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Andover road part of £8.45m maintenance scheme using reallocated HS2 funds

North Way, in Andover

North Way, in Andover

Local government

Andover road part of £8.45m maintenance scheme using reallocated HS2 funds

John Jones with the parking charge

John Jones with the parking charge

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Resident hit with £100 parking charge after visiting car wash twice in one day

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

How to get more money when selling your car in 2024

Motoring expert warns about UK drive-thru laws that could result in £5000 fines

Smoking, littering and being sick are among the most annoying things passengers can do in the car, according to UK drivers.

Smoking, littering and being sick are among the most annoying things passengers can do in the car, according to UK drivers.

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Drivers share the 10 most annoying things passengers do - are you guilty of any?

Do you struggle demisting your car in a morning?

Do you struggle demisting your car in a morning?

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How to demist your car windscreen with this 80p fridge staple - does it work?

Reducing your speed is among the various ways to cope with black ice when driving on the roads according to the experts.

Reducing your speed is among the various ways to cope with black ice when driving on the roads according to the experts.

How to drive on black ice - experts share their tips to keep UK drivers safe

Have you ever sat in your car waiting for it to warm up before a journey?

Have you ever sat in your car waiting for it to warm up before a journey?

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Should you leave your car to warm up before setting off? Experts explain

Police seized this van containing a suspected stolen quad bike.

Police seized this van containing a suspected stolen quad bike.

Wiltshire Police

Three men arrested after police stop van containing suspected stolen quad bike

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

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RAC pleads with supermarkets to cut petrol prices as drivers are 'losing out'

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

10 most common driving faults revealed (and they're more basic than you think)

More than 18,000 bikes were stolen in the UK between June 2022 and May 2023

More than 18,000 bikes were stolen in the UK between June 2022 and May 2023

UK's top 10 stolen motorbike models in the last year revealed (Is yours on the list?)

Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

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DVLA warning to drivers over car tax scam - what to look out for

Putting the wrong fuel in your car could cost you £1,300

Putting the wrong fuel in your car could cost you £1,300

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Drivers warned of common mistake that could cost them £1,300

The unmarked police car and Toyota Celica.

The unmarked police car and Toyota Celica.

Wiltshire Police

Driver stopped as passengers were 'in the process of applying for insurance'

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers who passed test before 2014 urged to make crucial check or face £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issue number plate fine warning after change this month

The TikTok video explaining the parking sign has garnered more than 3 million views so far

The TikTok video explaining the parking sign has garnered more than 3 million views so far

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'Now I understand' - Confusing 'No Return' parking sign explained to drivers

Special Constables stopped cars on the A303 for motoring offences.

Special Constables stopped cars on the A303 for motoring offences.

Wiltshire Police

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18 drivers caught breaking the law in five hours on A303

Motorists that use dash cams shouldn't do this one thing if they want to avoid getting a fine and penalty points

Motorists that use dash cams shouldn't do this one thing if they want to avoid getting a fine and penalty points

Dash cam users urged to avoid one thing that leads to £1,000 fine and points

The grant is open to any eligible claimant who has a provisional licence and wants to learn to drive

The grant is open to any eligible claimant who has a provisional licence and wants to learn to drive

PIP, DLA and other benefit claimants could get 40 hours free driving lessons