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‘Breaking point’ for repair bills before drivers replace their car revealed

Published 18 September 2024
By Matt Robinson
A survey has put a figure on the tipping point at which motorists decide enough is enough and decide to ditch their unreliable motor.
Vauxhall aims to help local authorities provide on-street charging with information and funding

Quarter of British drivers 'will never buy an EV'

A survey by Bridgestone finds that lack of charging points is still the bottleneck for electric car sales in the UK.
Published 01 July 2024
More than half of buyers disagree with 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban, according to survey

Half of buyers disagree with 2030 ban

More than half of all car buyers disagree with the 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles, according to new research.
Published 25 November 2020
One in five drivers hasn't read Highway Code in a decade

One in five hasn't read Highway Code in 10 years

A large number of British motorists have admitted they haven't brushed up on their Highway Code knowledge for at least a decade.
Published 18 February 2019
New study finds many motorists have “shocking” lack of road knowledge

Many drivers have 'shocking' road knowledge

Do you confuse the two seconds rule with two car lengths? If you do, a new survey has suggested you're one of many who get the two mixed up.
Published 17 October 2018

One in seven drivers jump level crossings

In a survey by Network Rail, 14% of drivers confessed they would ignore the barriers and warning lights at level crossings.
Published 08 October 2018
Here are the real reasons four out of five drivers are distracted behind the wheel

Real reasons drivers distracted behind wheel

A survey has found most drivers are unfocused when driving — with a quarter of motorists admitting the distractions nearly caused a crash.
Published 24 August 2018

50% of drivers unaware of French driving kit laws

Though France is a popular destination for Brits, over half of UK motorists don't know what to bring with them when they cross the Channel.
Published 01 August 2018

UK motorists spend £1bn per month on car finance

Over 4.7 million motorists in the UK will repay nearly £13bn worth of car finance loans this year, a new study suggests.
Published 26 July 2018
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Would you like to help shape the future of Driving.co.uk? By answering our online car buyers' survey, you will be doing just that.
Published 29 September 2015
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News: Survey suggests Britain is worst country for...

To those with a daily commute in busy traffic, the news is not going to come as a huge shock. New research suggests that British motorists are more...
Published 25 November 2014
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Exclusive: Drivers baffled by car jargon, survey reveals

Jargon used by the motor industry is causing car buyers to make costly mistakes when purchasing new and used cars, a survey by The Sunday Times Driving...
Published 11 October 2014
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News: Passive passengers turn a blind eye to drivers’...

Car passengers are turning a blind eye to drivers’ worst ways as they submit to a “my car, my rules” attitude, according to a survey.
Published 13 June 2014