The average price of diesel at UK pumps is now higher than anywhere else in Europe, according to new data from the RAC. Despite the current 5p-a-litre fuel duty discount introduced in March 2022, the average price of 155p is 5p more expensive than both Ireland and Belgium, for instance. […]
Top reasons for cars failing MOTs
Lamps, reflectors and indicators continue to be the most frequent reasons for vehicles fail their MOTs, according to DVSA data analysed by the RAC. However, brakes and tyres overwhelmingly that are more likely to cause the most “dangerous” MOT failures. Failures for non-working headlights, indicators and reflectors accounted for just […]
Drivers ‘should make sure passengers belt up’
More than two-thirds of motorists believe drivers should be responsible for ensuring all their passengers wear seatbelts, according to new RAC research. The study coincides with the 40th anniversary of a UK law coming into force requiring drivers to wear seat belts. Currently, drivers only have responsibility to make sure […]
Pothole-related breakdowns are accelerating
RAC patrols attended nearly a quarter more breakdowns where potholes were likely to blame in the last three months of 2022 compared to the previous three months, according to new RAC figures. Released to mark today’s National Pothole Day show, the data show’s the motoring services company’s roadside staff went […]