Motoring

Volvo XC40 was named Used Car of the Year and Used SUV of the Year in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards

Worcester car retailer celebrates as model crowned Used Car of the Year

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

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You could be fined £1,000 for driving in these winter clothes

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

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Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

DVLA driving licence warning for one million drivers risking £1,000 fine

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

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Drivers urged to report elderly relatives to DVLA 'in confidence'

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

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Campaigners call for mandatory driver retraining as DVLA figures revealed

Is your car due an MOT soon?

Is your car due an MOT soon?

RAC issues new car MOT warning to Brits - how to avoid £1,000 fine

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Motorist asks DVLA to ban grandma from driving and prevent 'killing someone'

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

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DVLA £1,000 fine warning as drivers aged over 70 risk losing their licence

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

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Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

L-R: David Wilson-Turner, head of the models and toy sales at Hansons Auctioneers Derbyshire saleroom, and Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons, with a unique Concorde model

L-R: David Wilson-Turner, head of the models and toy sales at Hansons Auctioneers Derbyshire saleroom, and Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons, with a unique Concorde model

Worcestershire aviation enthusiast's two rare Concorde models up for auction

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

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Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

The next Repair Cafe session will take place at Unity House over the weekend

The next Repair Cafe session will take place at Unity House over the weekend

Repair Cafe in Worcester to fix broken items next month

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

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Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

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Warning you could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

AA warns 'not to fall' for new 'emergency car kit' scam email- what to look for

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

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Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

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DVLA releases brand new number plates while drivers warned of £1,000 fines

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

Malvern-based WSH has become the dedicated service and repair provider for IVECO trucks across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Malvern-based WSH has become the dedicated service and repair provider for IVECO trucks across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Family-run business becomes only authorised vehicle repairer in Worcestershire

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

How to jump start your car using jump leads - everything you need to know

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

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More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

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This is why thousands fail their driving tests before even getting in the car

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

Parking app QR code scam warning for drivers

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

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DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

The Repair Cafe will return to Unity House in Worcester

The Repair Cafe will return to Unity House in Worcester

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Date and location of next Worcester Repair Cafe announced

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

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Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Over 29 per cent of vehicles failed its first MOT for the reporting year 2023/24

Over 29 per cent of vehicles failed its first MOT for the reporting year 2023/24

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Six most common car faults leading to MOT failures revealed by Halfords

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

Car parking hack can help you avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

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Parents warned they could face £1,000 fines for common school run mistakes

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

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Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

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What is the pay-per-mile scheme? Chancellor urged to impose plans on drivers

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

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DVLA issues number plate fine warning ahead of change next week

Do you have any penalty points on your driving licence?

Do you have any penalty points on your driving licence?

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Does 3 points on your driving licence affect car insurance? Expert explains

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

Is your first car at risk of going extinct? The cars disappearing from UK roads

SPOTTED: A convoy of tractors took to the streets of Wichenford on Sunday, August 25.

SPOTTED: A convoy of tractors took to the streets of Wichenford on Sunday, August 25.

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Watch as dozens of tractors drive through small Worcestershire village

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Drivers could be fined £1000 for sharing speed trap warnings on Facebook

Research shows that those in crashes on Bank Holidays are 16% more likely to experience a fatal incident or be seriously injured than other crash victims.

Research shows that those in crashes on Bank Holidays are 16% more likely to experience a fatal incident or be seriously injured than other crash victims.

Halfords issues warning to million of drivers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

Zapgo has partnered with Fair Game to provide EV charging points

Zapgo has partnered with Fair Game to provide EV charging points

Electric vehicle charging company to supply 33 football clubs

Car brands like Rover and Ferrari were found to be the rarest in the UK

Car brands like Rover and Ferrari were found to be the rarest in the UK

See the rarest and most common car brands currently driven on UK roads

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

5 speed camera myths busted - Must speed cameras be visible?

'Just because you might’ve not seen the speed camera, it doesn’t make the fine invalid'

'Just because you might’ve not seen the speed camera, it doesn’t make the fine invalid'

Can speed cameras be placed on hills? Car expert explains if it's legal