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Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%
Experts warn against AI and social media value private number plate estimates.

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

The NOCO Genius 10 is one of the most versatile smart chargers on the market

NOCO Genius 10 review: Worth buying?

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car

Nigel Riley

Tributes paid to 66-year-old cyclist who died in Yorkshire crash

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

Dylan Sumner died in the crash on Saddleworth Road near Greetland

Police name 29-year-old biker who died in Yorkshire village crash

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

Saddleworth Road in Greetland

Biker dies after crash involving van in Yorkshire village

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Road Angel Amazon Prime Day deals on dash cams and speed detectors

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid
Experts say trusted vehicle history checks and independent valuations are becoming essential tools for cautious used car buyers
Gareth Butterfield

Ash Grove, South Elmsall

E-scooter rider critically injured in Wakefield area crash with Audi

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Bradford road to close for water works later this month

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

The new traffic layout at Dawsons Corner includes noticeable changes to how people access the Ring Road (A6120) and Bradford Road (B6157).

13 pictures after switch to new traffic layout at Dawsons Corner

Police officers have closed the A64 near York after a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning (April 28).

A64 crash: Road closed near York at Bilbrough Top after multi-vehicle crash

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

EVs aren’t the stuff of science-fiction anymore

Ad Feature The incredible technology found in modern EVs

Councillor Steve Kay, who says unsuspecting drivers are receiving fines through not knowing a rural route is 30mph. Picture/credit: UGC

Motorists ‘ambushed’ with speeding fines on rural road ‘lacking signage’

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious injury collision on the A1M South.

A1(M) closed after serious crash involving HGV and pedestrian

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair
One in three cars have been damaged by a pothole – costing an average of £164 to repair.
Charlie Biggs-Thomas

A customer fills up his car at a petrol service station in West Yorkshire. Petrol prices in Leeds are rising again as global oil markets surge (Photo: Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)

The cheapest petrol in Leeds as fuel prices climb above £1.50/L again

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

A lorry on fire near the Humber Bridge on March 31 2026.

Dramatic moment smoke billows from large lorry fire near Humber Bridge

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

Millions of UK drivers could receive compensation over mis-sold car finance deals involving hidden commission (Photo: Pexels)

1,000s of drivers could get £700 in car finance compensation in 2026

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

Five people were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle pile-up on the Woodhead Pass/A628.

Woodhead Pass: Road closed in both directions after crash

Redbeck Motel on Doncaster Road between Wakefield and Pontefract

Motel to close by end of the month owners announce with ‘heavy heart’

Drivers turning 70 face extra DVLA requirements when renewing their licence (Photo: Pexels)

The key DVLA licence updates drivers over 70 need to know in 2026

The former workhouse and later council offices were once home to Holderness District Council’s Emergency Centre

Sealed bids invited for former workhouse and council nuclear bunker in Yorkshire

The A650 near Drighlington

Three arrests as man dies in crash after 'travelling at speed'

Honda lined up a range of cars on London’s Harley Street, famous for cosmetic procedures, to show how the iconic Civic has evolved since its inception in 1972.

Motorists will drive 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

Huddersfield town centre

Series of temporary road closures announces for Kirklees

A168 Dishforth bypass

Overnight closures announced for major roads in Yorkshire for 2026

A new app-based service is transforming the way we use our breakdown cover

Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just an app tap

M1: Year-long overnight closures planned on M1 in 2026

The scene of the fatal crash where a teenage girl has died after the minibus she was travelling in collided with a car, close to Tadcaster Grammar School at the crossroads of Toulston Lane and Rudgate.

Teenage girl dies after crash involving car and minibus in Yorkshire

The sun rises over the snowy conditions on the Yorkshire coast, near Skipsea. Photo credit: Amy Crowther/PA Wire

Stunning pictures show Yorkshire coated in snow

Motorists warned of temporary road closure for essential water works

Motorists warned of temporary road closure for essential water works

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Comedian Ellie Taylor is encouraging Brits to get some much-needed car time this winter.

Half of drivers admit they’ve hidden in their car for peace and quiet

Residents in the Arun district have been informed about temporary road closures next month, to allow for drainage and carriageway works. Photo: Sussex World stock image

Temporary 10mph speed limit to be enforced on roads across Ryedale

The M1 near Sheffield

Overnight closures on Yorkshire motorway due to bridge refurbishments

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

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