Stuck for a parking space? Why not rent someone’s empty driveway
For homeowners with drive space to spare, it's easy money, reports Graham Norwood
Get into gear and shift your old car
If you are keen to sell now is a good time, with prices for used vehicles on the rise. Sam Dunn suggests how to avoid pitfalls
Is the AA taking you for a ride?
The AA is charging customers as much as £186.50 for its breakdown and recovery service – yet similar cover can be found elsewhere for just £35. Patrick Collinson asks if the traditional providers are just laughing all the way to the garage
Update: Vehicle matching cold-calling
Callers pretend they have a buyer for your car in return for a fee
Car scrappage scheme hailed a success
Around 35,000 vehicles have been ordered since the scheme was introduced, the government says
OFT targets car sales scammers
OFT, the police and Trading Standards join forces with the car industry to beat 'vehicle matching' and other scams
Complicated car seats ‘putting children at risk’
Consumer organisation Which? says Renolux Next Confort seat could be installed incorrectly
Motorists fail to recognise road signs
Two-thirds of motorists cannot recognise a zebra crossing, according to a new survey
Motoring quiz: Road signs
British motorists' knowledge of road signs is less than impressive, according to a new study. How do you fair on sign know-how?
Car scrappage scheme attracts elderly owners with their elderly vehicles
Government's £2,000 car scrappage scheme is launched in bid to boost moribund sales
OFT to run rule over second-hand car market
Investigation launched following 68,000 consumer complaints over used car purchases last year
Swiftcover’s Iggy Pop advert banned
Advertising Standards Authority says motor insurance advert is misleading as the rock star would not be eligible for a policy in real life
Car scrappage scheme: a case of bangers and trash
This week the chancellor offered owners of old cars £2,000 to scrap them for a new model. But Tony Levene says the sums just don't add up
Motorists to receive government grants for electric cars
£2,000 subsidy on eco-cars as Brown pledges to make Britain world leader with green economy drive