Cost of motoring news

25/04/2012 - Drivers urged to buy brand new tyres

Drivers have been told they could save money and lives by avoiding part-worn tyres.

31/01/2012 - Some older cars 'are more reliable'

Drivers who want a safe and reliable car may be better off using an older model, it has been argued.

09/01/2012 - Save cash by keeping windows clean

Some of one expert's tips on saving money may surprise motorists

22/12/2011 - Expert tips on finding cheap car insurance

MoneySupermarket.com has suggested some top tips for drivers looking for cheap car insurance.

21/12/2011 - IAM calls for new rules to reduce motorway service station prices

High prices at motorway service stations put drivers off taking rest breaks, it has been claimed.

01/12/2011 - Osborne freezes fuel duty

Fuel taxes will not be increased until August next year.

24/11/2011 - Cost of driving has surged, RAC says

The cost of motoring has increased by 14 per cent in the last 12 months.

15/11/2011 - Drivers 'concerned about rising fuel prices'

Many British motorists think the rise in petrol prices will mean they have to change their lifestyle at some point.

02/11/2011 - Used car prices 'remain higher than normal'

The cost of buying a used car has not dipped as much as it normally would in November.

24/10/2011 - Fuel prices to be pushed higher

The price of fuel is set to rise in coming weeks.

13/10/2011 - Fuel prices to be debated in House of Commons

Politicians are set to discuss the impact of high fuel prices.

10/10/2011 - UK drivers 'tempted by cheap car insurance'

One in five drivers would switch car insurance providers for a small discount on their premiums, a study has shown.

03/10/2011 - Almost 1 in 4 young motorists 'would drive away if they scraped another car'

Almost a quarter of British drivers up to the age of 24 would not own up if they accidentally scraped a parked car, it has been found.

29/09/2011 - Uninsured driver benefit 'valued by car insurance customers'

Car insurance customers highly value policies that protect their no claims bonus if they are hit by an uninsured driver, a research firm has said.

21/09/2011 - Drivers 'paying the price for council's broken roads'

Drivers are having to shell out for car repairs because their vehicles get damaged due to potholes in the roads, it has been claimed.

16/09/2011 - Drivers "remain hostage" to rising fuel prices

The cost of motoring needs to be reduced, the president of the AA has said.

14/09/2011 - Cost of servicing vehicles soars

Motorists are having to pay more to have their cars serviced.

09/09/2011 - OFT to investigate car insurance premiums

Car insurance premiums are to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading.

08/09/2011 - AA encourages lift-sharing as kids go back to school

Drivers should share lifts to school to save cash on fuel.

05/09/2011 - Motorists 'unhappy' with fuel economy figures

Drivers are becoming upset their cars are not reaching the fuel economy levels they are supposed to.

16/08/2011 - Supermarkets cut fuel prices

Fuel prices have been cut by supermarkets.

15/08/2011 - Fuel prices 'should drop this week'

The Road Haulage Association has called for fuel prices to drop.

09/08/2011 - Parliament to debate fuel price hike?

FairFuelUK is trying to get a debate in parliament about the issue of rising petrol prices.

02/08/2011 - National Travel Survey finds car use down

Car use is down, according to the National Travel Survey.

27/07/2011 - DfT reveals driving efficiency tips

Driving efficiency tips have been revealed by the Department for Transport.

11/07/2011 - Petrol sales down, AA finds

The high cost of fuel means drivers are cutting back on petrol use.

08/07/2011 - Motorists 'changing driving behaviour to save fuel'

Drivers are amending their behaviour behind the wheel to save cash.

07/07/2011 - Consumers given tips on buying used cars

Motorists have been handed advice on purchasing used vehicles.

06/07/2011 - Selecting cheapest car insurance 'can be dangerous'

It can be dangerous to pick the cheapest car insurance quote, motorists have been told.

05/07/2011 - Fuel costs 'forcing drivers out of cars'

Many motorists are reducing the time they spend in their cars due to high fuel costs.

30/06/2011 - Survey finds fewer drivers lying for cheaper car insurance

Less motorists are telling lies to get cheap car insurance.

28/06/2011 - Asda lowers cost of fuel

Asda has cut the cost of fuel by another two pence per litre.

22/06/2011 - Fuel pricing policies 'disadvantage people in remote areas'

People in remote areas are being forced to pay more for their fuel.

21/06/2011 - Fuel costs 'turning drivers to green cars'

Green cars are becoming more popular because of rising fuel costs.

17/06/2011 - MP: Fuel costs have to be reduced

The price people are paying at the petrol pump has to decrease, one MP has said.

13/06/2011 - MPs to debate fuel prices

A debate on fuel prices is to be held in Westminster.

25/05/2011 - Oil price fall 'has not affected cost of petrol'

Petrol prices remain high, despite the cost of oil falling.

24/05/2011 - Petrol cars 'still first choice' despite cost of fuel

The rising cost of fuel is not putting people off from buying petrol cars.

17/05/2011 - Engine technology 'helping drivers combat fuel prices'

Drivers are being aided in their battle against fuel prices by engine technology.

09/05/2011 - Car insurance prices 'rising due to fraud'

Motorists are having to pay more for insurance due to fraud.

21/04/2011 - Filling fuel tank 'up £10 in a year'

Motorists with diesel cars are paying over £10 more than last year to fill up their cars.

14/04/2011 - Loyalty cards 'can reduce car costs'

Drivers could find they save money by using supermarket loyalty cards.

06/04/2011 - Good driving 'can reduce motoring costs'

Individuals should look to use their brakes as little as possible.

29/03/2011 - Fuel efficiency 'key' for car buyers

Motorists buying cars look at the fuel efficiency.

25/03/2011 - AA welcomes cut in fuel duty

The coalition government has cut fuel duty by 1p.

22/03/2011 - Road tax rise 'would hit families hard'

Rises to the cost of motoring could have damaging effects on families.

21/03/2011 - Motorists call for fuel duty stabiliser

An initiative to stabilise fuel prices for motorists has been backed by the public.

18/03/2011 - Fuel duty increase 'to push drivers into fuel poverty'

Motorists are going to be pushed into fuel poverty if fuel duty goes up again.

03/03/2011 - Fuel duty rise 'could be scrapped'

Prime minister David Cameron has stated that he knows how hard for motorists it is at the moment.

01/03/2011 - Fuel prices 'are undermining economic growth'

Economic growth in the UK is being undermined by the rising cost of motoring.

23/02/2011 - Motorists 'turning to low mileage vehicles'

Vehicles with low mileages are becoming increasingly popular among motorists.

21/02/2011 - Diesel prices up to record high

Drivers are paying more for their diesel than ever before.

18/02/2011 - AA calls for transparency in cost of driving

The AA has called for more transparency regarding the cost of fuel.

10/02/2011 - Drivers 'being ripped off at service stations'

New research has shown many high street retailers up the prices of their products in motorway service stations.

09/02/2011 - Drivers 'looking for fuel-efficient vehicles'

Motorists are increasingly looking for fuel-efficient cars, according to one expert.

04/02/2011 - Drivers encouraged to switch to greener cars

Motorists have been advised to look at switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

03/02/2011 - Government under pressure to act on fuel prices

The government has been urged to support motorists by reducing the price of fuel.

01/02/2011 - Drivers urged not to delay renewing car insurance

Motorists have been told not to put off renewing their car insurance when their existing policy is about to expire.

28/01/2011 - Government urged to scrap fuel duty hike

The government is coming under renewed pressure to scrap the planned fuel duty increase in April.

20/01/2011 - Fuel duty hike 'forcing motorists to spend less time in car'

Motorists are spending less time in their car as a result of recent increases in fuel prices, according to experts.

19/01/2011 - Europe 'must approve fuel discounts for rural areas'

The government has confirmed that plans to offer reduced fuel prices to people in rural areas are subject to European approval.

17/01/2011 - Government looking at fair fuel stabiliser idea 'very carefully'

The government has failed to rule out the option of introducing a fair fuel stabiliser.

12/01/2011 - Drivers encouraged to check small print on car insurance policies

Motorists have been advised to check the small print on car insurance policies to make sure it meets their needs.

10/01/2011 - Cameron under pressure to provide fuel duty stabiliser

The government is facing calls to support motorists by introducing a fuel duty stabiliser.

07/01/2011 - Drivers 'missing out on cheap car insurance'

Many drivers are missing out on cheap car insurance policies by not shopping around, according to experts.

06/01/2011 - Drivers urged to avoid switching off while on the move

Drivers have been told not to freewheel to save cash on petrol.

05/01/2011 - Drivers 'incensed' by road spending cuts

Motorists in the UK are becoming increasingly angry about money being cut from road repair budgets, according to the IAM.

04/01/2011 - Government defends fuel duty increases

The decision to raise fuel duty this month has been defended by the government.

21/12/2010 - Winter tyres 'will not affect car insurance premium'

Drivers have been told their car insurance premium will not go up if they fit winter tyres to their vehicle.

13/12/2010 - Fuel prices hit record high

Fuel prices have hit a record high

09/12/2010 - Drivers handed tips on how to cut car insurance premiums

Motorists have been advised on how to obtain the cheapest car insurance policies.

24/11/2010 - Car insurance policyholders 'see fuel prices rise'

Fuel prices are up to a year-high, car insurance policyholders will have noticed.

11/11/2010 - Drivers struggling to find cheap car insurance 'may travel without cover'

Motorists who are finding it difficult to obtain cheap car insurance may opt to drive without cover, according to experts.

10/11/2010 - Biba aims to cut price of car insurance

Biba has outlined measures it believes could help consumers seeking cheap car insurance.

09/11/2010 - Fraud 'could stop people getting cheap car insurance in future'

Drivers who want to enjoy cheap car insurance premiums have been urged to avoid being dishonest when making a claim.

08/11/2010 - Britons seek cheap car insurance after economic recovery

People in the UK are keen to benefit from cheap car insurance when the economy has picked up, according to new research.