Drivers from out of town who want to travel into London could be charged an extra £10 under new proposals by the Lib Dem mayoral candidate.
Over 70 per cent of drivers are delaying fixing a known fault in their car, making the problem worse and causing a potential danger on British roads, according to research from a car insurance company.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has confirmed that the cost of a driving test will rise on April 1st, the BBC has reported.
Drivers are losing out by not haggling when it comes to buying a new car with figures showing motorists across the UK could be unnecessarily splashing £286 million.
Motorists are being urged to give their cars a safety spring clean, the Glasgow Daily Record reports.
Driving in higher gears can save about £5 per tank of fuel, according to a veteran driving instructor who has given some tips about greener driving.
A large percentage of British drivers are unaware of which road tax band their car falls in to, according to the Environmental Transport Agency.
Many drivers are considering lowering the cover of their car insurance as a way of dealing with the financial constraints brought on by the current credit crunch, it has been revealed.
Nine million motorists will have even more reason to shop around for their car insurance when the government introduces its new road tax reforms.
Financially strained car owners will not see their condition become any better as cheap car insurance quotes may be more difficult to come by, according to the latest release of the AA's quarterly British Insurance Premium Index.
As rising levels of inflation continue to hit consumers in their pockets, new research has discovered that 1.3 million motorists are considering selling their cars to combat the problem.
Motorists looking to take advantage of cheaper prices at foreign fuel pumps this summer have been warned to check that their European car insurance efficiently covers them to be on the road in their tourist destination.
Motorists could face record car insurance premiums soon, highlighting the need for them to shop around for cheaper car insurance quotes.
Recent falls in the price of petrol are good news for drivers but further cuts could be made, it has been claimed.
British drivers are paying more to fill up their cars than their European counterparts, it has emerged.
Older motorists have seen the biggest hikes in the cost of their car insurance in the past year, recent research has stated.
Women are more concerned than men of the impact that a new car will have on their car insurance, new research has discovered.
A crackdown is to begin to tackle criminals who stage road accidents so they receive a pay out on their car insurance, it has been reported.
A range of new careless driving laws announced today have been applauded by AA Insurance.
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Motorists have been told by the AA that when choosing their car insurance, they should pay special attention to what they are getting for their money if they have an accident.
Although many motorists may see the search for car insurance as an unnecessary nuisance, a small amount of effort could go a long way on helping a driver make substantial savings, according to an article in the Times.
If many motorists didn't already believe that the cost of staying on the road wasn't high enough, the costs of parking in a car park may also increase in the near future.
Motorists have been provided with some factors which may be hindering their search for cheap car insurance, by Insure.com.
Cheap car insurance is being taken away from many motorists because of an increase in the costs of claims, according to an industry expert.
Young motorists have been told that they could save up to £150 if they spent the time shopping around for the cheapest car insurance, according to new research.
Motorists looking for a vehicle that will provide them with cheaper car insurance should look no further than the Skoda Superb, it has been claimed.
The search to find cheaper car insurance may never have been more essential after new analysis reveals that car insurance costs have risen faster than the rate of inflation during the last decade.
Young drivers in the north-east could improve their chances of finding cheaper car insurance by taking advantage of a training course being paid for by a local safety group, reports the Press and Journal.
Four in every five Brits are running the risk of losing out on cheaper car insurance by speeding on motorways, according to new research.
With the credit crunch forcing people to cut back on their purchases, many Brits are choosing to haggle over the price of goods to make savings, new research has found.
The British Insurers Brokers' Association (BIBA) has sent a warning to uninsured drivers stating that they will all eventually be caught.
The lack of a government campaign telling people of the consequences that face them if they fail to purchase car insurance is one of the main reasons for many people driving uninsured, according to an industry expert.
Thoughtful motorists are turning their attentions away from high emission cars because of the expense that comes with them, it has been stated.
Almost a third of motorists are putting their chances of getting cheap car insurance in jeopardy by using a mobile phone while driving, according to a new survey.
A newspaper reporter feels she has been treated like a criminal after being wrongly accused by police of driving with no car insurance, reports the paper for whom she works, the Bucks Free Press.
Motorists who see their road costs hiked by failing their MOT have been told that carrying out some basic preparation before an MOT can improve their chances of a first time pass.
Motorists who live in areas where car insurance is especially high have been told that this is no reason to avoid paying it.
New research has revealed that motorists in flood risk areas across the country could see their car insurance rise by 26 per cent if they make a claim due to flood damage.
Motorists looking for ways to keep the costs of their first car down, should look for a vehicle in a low car insurance bracket which offers good fuel consumption, according to an article in the Independent.
Many motorists choose to drive around without taking out car insurance because they don't understand the severity of the crime they are committing, it has been stated.
Motorists who pay for their car insurance monthly rather than in one lump sum are being charged an interest rate of 23.8 per cent, according to a finance website.
As thousands of young adults prepare to swan off to university in the coming weeks, parents have been advised to make sure that if their child is taking the car on the trip, to make sure that car insurance is correctly sorted out.
With many motorists seeking ways of reducing the costs of running a vehicle, looking for cheaper car insurance is one way that this can be done, it has been stated.
The credit crunch is having a profound impact on Welsh motorists as the number of uninsured vehicles in the country has rapidly increased in the last year, reports Wales Online.
Motorists have been advised to check to see if their car insurance allows them to complete certain car sharing journeys.
New motorists looking for a beginner's guide of how to get the cheapest car insurance have been offered some tips on the subject by an article in the Independent.
Many irresponsible drivers in Peterborough are flouting with the law by risking the lives of children and breaking speed limits around a local primary school, reports Peterborough Today.
Many drivers are putting off changing their damaged car tyres as the credit crunch increases the strain on their finances, it has been stated.
Motorists who tend not to have the best of luck when it comes to all things driving, may find they were born on the wrong day, according to new research.
Young male drivers can expect to pay almost double the amount of a similarly aged female motorist for car insurance upon passing their driving test, new research has stated.
As many new young drivers are faced with the prospect of a highly expensive car insurance quote, some are flouting with the law by committing a crime known as fronting.
Many families are not only cutting back to having just one car to combat the rising costs of inflation, but are also choosing to keep their current cars for longer, according to a recent study.
Around one in every 20 motorists are driving around without any level of car insurance, it has been stated.
Those that do abide by the law and take out a car insurance policy are having to pay extra for those who don't, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Doing research before buying car insurance is one of the best ways a person can cut their cost of motoring, according to an article in the Telegraph.
Motorists tend to spend around four hours scouring the internet in search of cheaper car insurance, it has been stated.
Army officers are among those who may struggle most to obtain cheap car insurance, according to new research.
Some motorists are seeing holes drilled in their expensive petrol tanks as thieves reach new levels of desperation to steal people's fuel.
There are many things a young driver can do to lower the costs of their car insurance, according to an industry expert.
New research may have finally put an end to the battle of the sexes debate regarding which gender are the better drivers.
Motorists looking to keep the costs of using their vehicles down have been advised to keep their tyres inflated.
Speeding motorists don't only have to put up with possible points on their licence and a fine if caught by the police; they also have to contend with some interesting humour.
A road safety campaign group has urged all police speed camera vehicles to be painted the same colour to prevent motorists becoming confused.
Many motorists are taking to the roads without car insurance because it can be more expensive than the value of the car they are driving, it has been stated.
Motorists looking to save money in the current financial climate could do so by buying a greener car, according to the Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving.
Almost three quarters of British drivers regularly speed when behind the wheel, a survey from The Co-operative Insurance has found.
Motorists are seeing little respite in the costs associated with their car insurance, with the latest figures from the AA's benchmark British Insurance Premium Index showing continuation of the upward trend.
Celebrities and those with the capabilities of setting examples to others are no strangers to breaking the law, with Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina the latest to be caught speeding.
Some interesting research has been conducted using the identities of some of our favourite celebrities to show how subjects such as the car a person drives and the job they have can impact their car insurance.
Motorists have been told to be responsible enough to take good care of their vehicles over the winter months to avoid rises in car insurance claims.
Motorists looking to lower their driving costs by purchasing a cheaper vehicle may be benefitted by new research from swiftcover.com.
Motorists are not really saving money on the road as petrol prices slowly begin to reduce, because they are having to pay out the savings on rising car insurance quotes.
Motorists in Swindon will no longer have to worry about picking up a speeding fine as the town has abolished the use of fixed-point speed cameras.
Women are often provided with a cheaper car insurance quote because they have far less costly claims if they have an accident compared with those of men, a car insurance provider has revealed.
Canny thieves have developed a new technique to disable a car tracker making it impossible to use one to locate the whereabouts of a missing vehicle, it has been stated.
As the finances of many people continue to be squeezed by the credit crunch, consumers have been advised to think carefully if they are to cut back on certain payments.
Brits would be more willing to clock up a few extra miles on their daily commute to work than take a pay cut, a new study has found.
Former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes has escaped a driving ban because he claims that he cannot afford to pay for a driver.
The onus is on the government to help make the costs of motoring less as it has the capabilities of making fuel cheaper, according to a spokesman from the Association of British Drivers.
Many young drivers are finding it tough to obtain cheap car insurance because they own cars which are generally expensive to insure, new figures reveal.
A motorist who is declared to be at fault in an accident could see their future car insurance quote rise by as much as 60 per cent, new research has found.
Motorists have been told to continue doing all they can to protect their vehicles against theft despite recent figures stating a decrease in car crime.
Improvements financially and in a driver's road safety are among the key reasons why a motorist should drive more economically, a driving examiner believes.
Motorists should be forced to pay their legal bills when they challenge a speeding ticket even if they win their case, it has been stated.
Many motorists are increasing their car running costs by not clearing unneeded baggage out of the boot of their vehicles, according to The Energy Saving Trust.
Drivers could significantly lower their fuel costs by owning a relatively new vehicle alongside developing some simple driving techniques, it has been stated.
Within the last two years the number of uninsured drivers stopped on British roads has fallen, according to results of a joint police and government operation.
Resident complaints in Plymouth have led to many motorists being caught speeding down a busy trunk road, regularly used by schoolchildren, reports This is Plymouth.
A larger number of motorists are now highlighting the cost of a car to run as being of primary importance when buying a new vehicle, it has been stated.
Almost a third of motorists are risking getting stranded in the cold this winter by not having any roadside breakdown cover, recent figures have revealed.
Many drivers only have themselves to blame for having to pay expensive repair bills, according to recent research.
Motorists who carry out minor bits of repair work over the coming months could be saving themselves money in the long term and decreasing their chances of an unnecessary breakdown or even an accident.
Many of the motorists driving around with no car insurance or licence tend to be young males from urban areas, according to research.
Rising numbers of people making personal injury claims is putting increasing pressure on the motor insurance industry.
Motorists looking for ways to reduce the cost of a car insurance quote have been given some handy advice by moneysupermarket.com on ways in which this can be achieved.
Many drivers are increasing their chances of being caught over the limit by not knowing the number of units in alcoholic beverages.
Motorists in Kent will have to be extra vigilant of roaming pedestrians stepping out into the road, as a new scheme has given all road users equal priority.
British motorists looking for a cheap holiday in the current financial climate are increasingly turning their attentions to a break in Romania.
Despite many men believing they are better drivers than their wives and girlfriends, a new survey has found that children prefer the motoring skills of their mothers.
Over half of UK motorists are potentially putting their lives in jeopardy by not checking their vehicle's tyres frequently enough, it has been stated.
When it comes to vehicle theft, motorists in East Sussex are the most likely to make a claim on their car insurance for the problem, new data has revealed.
Motorists looking to boost their road safety over the winter months have been advised by TyreSafe to plump for cold weather tyres.
Finding cheap car insurance could prove to be more of a problem for many motorists as government proposals seem set to lead to drivers caught breaking a speed limit by 20 miles per hour being punished with six points on their licence.
Motorists contemplating cancelling their car insurance as a result of parking their second or third vehicles in a garage permanently to cut costs have been advised to give the idea a second thought.
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