All news on the topic: Cars

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Six months after the horrifying blaze at Luton Airport, hundreds of burnt-out cars remain stranded
The aftermath of the blaze that ripped through Luton Airport’s car park shows several cars left burnt to a crisp and stranded - including an £80k Porsche hanging off the edge
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Tesla reduces prices in significant markets as sales decline
Tesla has cut its prices again in a number of major markets - including the US, China and Germany - as the electric car giant run by multi-billionaire Elon Musk faces falling sales.
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Dozens of illegally parked cars towed away in chaotic scenes at UK beauty spot
Police were spotted towing away visitor’s cars in the mountains of North Wales after a busy Easter weekend saw dozens of people park illegally at a popular natural beauty spot
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Mechanic becomes best mates with injured seagull after nursing it to health
Bruce Garden saved the bird when he found her with a badly damaged wing on the industrial estate where he mends vehicles. The feathered friend, who he named 'Hopeful', has since taken up residence in his garage
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Major update on car finance probe that could lead to payouts for drivers
The boss of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed that it was "improbable" that a major investigation into hidden, unfair car finance commission would find no evidence of wrongdoing
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New survey shows UK's most reliable cars - does what you drive make the list?
Warrantywise has revealed the top ten most dependable cars motorists drive in the United Kingdom, ensuring owners are unlikely to have to pay out for expensive repairs
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Eagle-eyed drivers spot rude number plate illusion hidden in plain sight
People have been left chuckling at a rude number plate that appears totally normal at first. When you spot the cheeky detail, it's impossible not to laugh out loud
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Mechanic says there's one warning sign that means you should sell your car
Scotty Kilmer, who has been working on cars as a mechanic for 56 years, has shared a warning sign that means it's time to sell your used car before it becomes too late
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'Pointless' driving sign stumps drivers - but expert weighs in to explain
A driving expert and theory test trainer has explained what a blue rectangular road sign that shows a car with '+2' written on it means - as some people say they have 'never seen it'
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People only just realising there's 'secret' button on seatbelts - it's so handy
People are realising there's a 'secret' button on their seatbelts, and although they rely heavily on it whenever they get into the car, they probably don't realise it's there
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Hidden dangers of electric cars from 'disabled brakes to speeding' - experts
As terrified motorists share horror stories of being 'kidnapped' by their electronic cars, the Mirror examines the hidden dangers of modern vehicles and smart technology
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People gobsmacked after 90s advert warning people to wear seatbelt resurfaces
Drivers are looking back on how 'horrified' they felt after watching a Nineties car safety advert when they were kids - and some people can't believe it ever got aired
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Motorway services ranked - best and worst places to stop on your car journey
The top 10 Motorway services were listed by Transport Focus after compiling the results of their Motorway Services User Survey 2023 with users asked about staff, toilets and prices
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Terrified motorist taken on 90mph M62 horror ride when brakes failed speaks out
The terrified electric car owner has spoken out after a fault in his brakes saw him speed down the M62 motorway at 90mph - and admitted he 'could've died'
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Budget 2024 winners and losers from taxpayers to landlords and first-time buyers
After weeks of speculation, the Chancellor finally shared his fiscal plan ahead of the General Election and here we take a look at who is classed as a"winner" in today's budget and who is classed as a "loser"
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Fuel duty frozen for 14th year in a row - saving millions of drivers around £50
The "temporary" 5p cut to fuel duty was first introduced by Rish Sunak in 2022 and it has been extended each tax year since - Jeremy Hunt says today's extension will save drivers on average around £50 a year
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Drivers warned not to press 'car on squiggles' button, and it's costly if you do
A baffled motorist took to social media to ask about the button, which shows a car on top of two squiggles with the word "OFF" next to it and was quickly warned not to give into temptation
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Celebs Brits want with them if car breaks down from Lewis Hamilton to The Rock
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button topped the list - followed by Bear Grylls, Damon Hill, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the study found
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New driving laws for March 2024 including DVLA number plate ban and fuel duty
March is bringing a wave of changes to driving laws that could catch out motorists, which could see costs rise for drivers with petrol and diesel vehicles
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Full list of medical conditions drivers must tell DVLA about or risk £1,000 fine
The DVLA has an extensive list which highlights a wide range of conditions which may need to be reported and this includes things such as cancer, diabetes and neurological disorders
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Driver from hell captured on camera making worst possible mistake at roundabout
After a study showed six million drivers in the UK are vulnerable to big errors when using roundabouts, one driver demonstrated the dangers we all face on the road
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'Genius'' toilet brush hack makes car mats look 'professionally cleaned'
Struggling to get stubborn dirt and dog hair off your car mats? One man has raved about an 'incredibly' easy hack that uses a toilet brush to buff off any unwanted grime. However, not everyone is convinced
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Number plate mistakes which could see you fined £1,000 as change kicks in today
Since 2001, number plates have been based on a system which displays information about your car, the first two letters show where the car was first registered and the second two digits identify the car's age
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Car insurance warning to millions of UK drivers who are being 'hit in pocket'
Four million drivers in the UK are being warned that they could be 'hit in the pocket' due to a common mistake that people make when renewing their car insurance
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Everyone can see 16 cars in simple image and those with high IQ can spot twins
Everybody can see the cars in this image, but only those with a high IQ can spot the identical twin vehicles - do you think you've got what it takes to find them?