Self-parking cars could become reality – Learning to parallel park could soon become a thing of the past if a new Government initiative proves successful. Business Minister Richard Harrington is inviting companies to bid for £30 million of funding to help develop self-driving vehicles for the UK’s roads. Up to £5 million of this pot…
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Drivers are warned they could be putting lives at risk by buying unsafe second-hand tyres. The Local Government Association (LGA) says some part-worn tyres are being sold despite having serious safety defects that could easily cause breakdowns or collisions on the roads. The organisation, which represents councils across England and Wales, has urged drivers to…
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Installing a Dash Cam in your car might just end up saving you hundreds on repairs if your car is damaged while parked, tech experts are advising, the windscreen-mounted cameras could provide crucial evidence for your insurance provider. The little-known feature known as parking mode can record scrapes, bumps and even break-ins while your car…
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Other retailers actually managed to lower unleaded prices five times in the same period. The UK’s four big supermarkets have raised the price of petrol almost every day for three months, the RAC can reveal. Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows the supermarkets, which sell 45% of the country’s fuel, have increased the price of…
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Your essential 10-point checklist of what to look out for when buying a used car When buying a used car, it can be easy to get excited or distracted, sometimes overlooking small but significant details, or rushing into a deal you haven’t had time to consider fully. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep…
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