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Petrol and diesel drivers warned they could pay 142.5p per litre at pumps
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (341+ words) In her Budget last November, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, confirmed the cut would be reversed in stages " with 1p added in September, a further 2p in December and the final 2p in March 2027. Once the full 5p is restored, the AA says it would…...
Mechanic warns popular car button that saves fuel 'can cause more damage’
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (391+ words) A motoring mechanic has revealed that a commonly used car switch, which is supposed to save motorists fuel, could actually cause "more damage" to vehicles. Stop/start technology is fitted in most modern vehicles and is designed to automatically shut…...
Mechanic warns drivers MOTs will fail if common item is on windscreen
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (610+ words) Getting an MOT is a nerve-wracking time for many drivers, it is the time of the year when people find out if their car is fit for the roads, or if there are any problems one needs to look out…...
Cars registered before 2017 set to ‘pay more’ under new car tax bands
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (362+ words) Petrol and diesel cars registered before 2017 are set to "pay more" under major changes to car tax bands this Spring, according to experts from the RAC. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) fees are updated every year, with fees increasing in line…...
UK drivers face 'tougher penalties' in seat belt rule change
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (382+ words) With the Government putting forward stricter punishments for motorists who neglect to wear seat belts, fresh research from MoneySuperMarket has revealed that 5.9 million British drivers (14%) admit they routinely drive without fastening their belts. According to figures from the Parliamentary Advisory…...
Car dealers suffer ‘drop’ in EV demand after Rachel Reeves' new tax move
2+ day, 49+ min ago (795+ words) Car dealers are noticing a "drop" in interest for electric vehicles after Rachel Reeves" confirmed plans for a new EV pay-per-mile road tax charge. Reeves" confirmed plans for a 3p per mile electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) charge from 2028, with the…...
'Fill up now' alert as petrol 'could hit £2 per litre"
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (534+ words) Petrol costs in the UK are on the rise as experts encourage Brits to purchase fuel before prices escalate further, with "heightened tensions" globally triggering a surge in oil prices. Average petrol prices at filling stations have increased over the…...
£500 boost for households without driveways from April
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (487+ words) Households which don't have a driveway can get a boost worth "500 from April, up from the previous "350. The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has extended its system of grants for one more year, until March 2027. The grants are essentially…...
New car and van rule from November 2026 to affect vehicle costs
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (597+ words) From November 29, 2026, all newly registered cars and vans across Britain must comply with tougher emissions regulations under fresh legislation. Euro 7 represents a new emissions standard aimed at reducing harmful pollutants and pollution from non-exhaust sources, including tyre particles and brake…...
2026 date set for new £500 rule that affects every home across the UK
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (1027+ words) A government minister has expressed his belief that a new rule will 'make a big difference' when it comes into force on April 1, 2026. Keir Mather, the minister for decarbonisation, stated that an increase in a grant towards the cost of…...