UK motorists warned of fake parking QR codes being used in ‘quishing’ scams

Councils warn misleading codes may lead drivers to fraudulent websites where personal data is stolen

Car insurance error took cost to more than £2,000

General Accident recorded two accidents against his name instead of one, so his policy soared

Airport parking: ‘I was charged £170 for stopping at a traffic light’

Drivers say they are ‘incredulous’ after receiving ‘absurd’ charges for picking up or dropping off passengers

UK motorists still being overcharged for fuel, says watchdog

Lack of competition ‘failing consumers’, with drivers paying £1.6bn more than they should have in 2023

Hyundai wants £6,300 from driver forced to end lease

A medical diagnosis meant I had to surrender my driving licence, but I was still asked to pay a termination fee

Ticket to ride: how to cut costs on holiday car hire, train travel and bike transport

Shop around for car rental prices and rail passes, and consider whether to take your own bike or hire one there

Parking to passports: how to check holiday costs and ensure entry into EU

Compare prices for official and off-site airport parking, and make sure your passport is still valid for travel

How to make sure that your holiday car rental is a smooth ride

You must be smart to find the best prices, and vigilant for extra charges. But how your name appears on the booking can spell the end of the road

Dartford Crossing charge firm told me not to pay, but still fined me £2,230

Despite being told there was ‘no crossing to be paid’, a driver received 23 penalty notices

‘They have you over a barrel’: how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests

It can take you six months to get a driving test in England – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?

Our car was no longer driveable after valet parking at Gatwick

We arrived back late at night from our holiday to be told the BMW had literally gone bang

Car insurer charged £40 to cancel learner driver policy

My son’s policy only had few weeks left after he passed his test, but I was still told I owed a fee

Insurer Saga has taken four months to repair my parents’ car

It was hit by an uninsured driver after they bought it to accommodate a wheelchair for my disabled mother

UK drivers warned to watch out for ‘crash for cash’ fraud claims

Insurer Allianz says scam by criminals on motorbikes and scooters increased by 6,000% last year

UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price?

From olive oil to cocoa and carpets to holiday centres, how the cost of everyday things varies