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How DVSA’s Seven Week Driving Test Promise Became an 11 Week Wait

DVSA figures for August 2026 put the median wait for ...
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Ombudsman Closed Nine of Ten Latest Parking Fine Complaints After Initial Enquiries Only

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman closed nine of ...
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Why TfL’s New Radar Speed Cameras Defeat Every App That Warns UK Drivers

Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police have started installing ...

Every Car Finance Customer Before November 2024 Could Be Owed £830 by the FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority's £9.1 billion redress scheme covers car ...
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DfT Proposes Unlimited Fines for Removing Emissions Filters on Vehicles From 2001 Onwards

The Department for Transport has proposed that stripping a diesel ...
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Windscreen Repairs Now Cost £283 on Average as ABI Reports Record £3.2bn Motor Payouts

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says motor insurers paid ...
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What a Dangerous MOT Fail Means (and Whether You Can Drive Home)

A dangerous defect means the car must not be driven ...
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Used Cars Under £5,000 Lost 3.4% of Value in August, Cap HPI Data Shows

Cap HPI's September 2026 market overview shows used cars priced ...
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How to Replace a Lost Car Key (and What a New One Costs)

Check your insurance and breakdown cover for key cover first, ...
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What a Flashing Glow Plug Light Means Before Your Diesel Refuses to Start

A glow plug light that stays solid while you wait ...