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Hybrids and diesels set to start paying congestion charges

Most hybrid and diesel vehicle drivers will start paying congestion charges in an effort by authorities to reduce traffic and pollution. London transport officials are enforcing tighter rules to lessen enthusiasm for cars that permit them free access to central London. The rule specifically affects the numerous diesels, which emit more soot than petrol run […]

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Eric Pickles gets backs up by speaking out against traffic wardens

Local Government Secretary, Mr. Eric Pickles, stated that he wants stop the ‘overzealous’ culture of wardens and asked that ‘officious’ wardens be more flexible when it comes to matters that might help the economy. While local councils will clash with Pickles since they depend on the revenue that comes from parking fines, Mr. Pickles warned […]

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Due to high maintenance cost 25% of motorists are driving illegally

A quarter of Brits have admitted that they could well be driving illegally thanks to the ever increasing cost of car maintenance. The number one cause for concern in bald tyres, followed by broken lights and driving a car that is overdue for its MOT. The study conducted by www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk, polled 1,209 UK drivers as part […]

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Carlos Tevez charged with motoring offences in Cheshire

Cheshire Police announced that earlier in the week Carlos Tevez, the forward for Manchester City was charged with driving without insurance and driving while disqualified. If Tevez is found guilty of both charges he could have to face a prison sentence of as much as six months. Other punishments that he might be given by […]

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Supermarkets petrol price war is great news for motorists

When most people need petrol they do not automatically consider the supermarket the best place to fuel up, however, surprisingly the supermarkets have launched a new petrol pricing war that makes the leading brands some of the best places to head for petrol. Sainsbury announced that as of this week petrol prices are finally going […]

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Driving convictions set to hit drivers hard when it comes to insurance

New research has revealed that driving convictions might double the costs of car cover policies making them much more costly than the fines may denote. The report was conducted by confused.com the online insurance company and discovered that a drink-driving conviction could potentially increase the costs of cover by 115%. Plus, those who are convicted […]

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