‘Parked’ vehicles now need insurance
Even vehicles kept in a garage must be insured – or owners face a fine or possible seizure
Is your car roadworthy?
Buying a second-hand car can be tricky, but an expert inspection could prevent you ending up with a dead loss
Motorists driven off the road by petrol, potholes and premiums
Soaring fuel prices have created a financial crisis for Britain's drivers, with those reliant on their cars struggling to keep up
On-the-spot fines for careless drivers
Penalties of £80 to £100 portrayed as a break from the previous government's supposed reliance on speed cameras
Bike carriers: the best deals
We guide you through a selection of cycle carriers to keep your bike safe and secure while on the road
Car insurance ‘smartbox’ that could lower young drivers’ premiums
Device assesses behaviour such as speed and braking, then calculates a premium accordingly
Morrisons joins supermarket petrol war
Morrisons knocks 6p a litre off petrol for six weeks beating three supermarket rivals – but only if you shop instore
Cut petrol prices – fill up your car for 75p a litre
Drivers switching to LPG can reduce what they pay at the pumps by 40%, but converting a vehicle costs about £1,400. Is it worth it?
Car insurance costs show record rise
AA says fully comprehensive car insurance premiums have risen by up to 40% in a year, while third party policies are up by 83%
Rising petrol prices reverse fuel duty cut, says RAC
Petrol prices have risen by 0.02p a litre since the 2011 budget, while more families are using credit to pay for their fuel but are not paying it off in full
Motorists not prepared to adopt a funereal pace
Research by the Co-op shows that more than half of drivers have witnessed incidents against hearses and funeral processions
Tesco starts secondhand car business
Supermarket group says Tesco cars will cut out the middlemen – and offer Clubcard points
Webuyanycar.com offers just one in 25 the price quoted online
OFT investigation finds that vehicle buying service's inspectors were given target to reduce initial quote by 25%
Motoring: how to succee’d in driving down cost
The Kia cee'd has been named the best overall value in a mid-range new car. So what should you look for when making a purchase?
Budget case study: the family
Petrol prices were the main concern in George Osborne's budget for a driving school instructor and his family in Cambridgeshire