Senior Lib Dems to join cross-party rebellion on decarbonisation targets
Coalition tensions rise as the Lib Dem president, Tim Farron, joins move to 'maintain pressure on the government' on energy
Skoda warranty falls short of unblocking faulty drains
Water in the battery caused an electrical fault – a well-known Skoda complaint – but my warranty wouldn't cover it
New car finance means you can drive a really hard bargain
Despite the economic downturn, sales of new vehicles are on the up – helped by some remarkably good offers
How to keep drunk drivers off the road
Sam Wollaston: The Alcolock is a £675 device that can be fitted to a vehicle's ignition system. To start the car, you must pass a breath test. If you are over the legal limit, the car won't start
OFT rules out petrol prices inquiry
Office of Fair Trading found no evidence of wrongdoing in the petrol industry, but motoring groups voice discontent
The weak pound: what it means at home and abroad
Amid warnings that the pound could face sustained pressure on the foreign exchange market, Patrick Collinson examines the impact
Are winter tyres worth the cost?
Drivers in Germany change to winter tyres when temperatures start to plunge, but is it worth spending £500 on a set in Britain?
AA’s poor reward to loyal customers
The AA wants to charge me £238 to renew my cover – but is offering it to new customers for £144
Refund paid to closed bank account has disappeared
Our car insurance policy was cancelled – but where has the refund gone?
Motorists misled by fuel consumption claims
Research shows official fuel consumption claims are off by miles, with many drivers getting 25% less than promised
Twelve pain-free money saving tips for 2013
Pay for prescriptions in advance, claim for delayed trains ... keeping more of your hard-earned cash need not be taxing
Women count cost of car insurance as EU gender rules come into force
New EU gender rules mean women could pay up to 40% more for car insurance – and men will lose out on annuities
Car insurance: black box that’s young female drivers’ accessory of choice
Under new EU rules women drivers face higher insurance premiums – but an in-car gadget could save them money
Car Hire UK driving me round the bend
Despite numerous phone calls and emails, the company has failed to return my £570 deposit
Fuel duty cancellation: ‘I suppose at least it’s something’
Jo Callaghan drives 60 miles a day, and with living costs rising elsewhere she welcomes the cancellation of a fuel duty rise