Motoring

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

DVLA driving licence warning for one million drivers risking £1,000 fine

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

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Drivers urged to report elderly relatives to DVLA 'in confidence'

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

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Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

DVLA releases brand new number plates while drivers warned of £1,000 fines

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

How to jump start your car using jump leads - everything you need to know

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

Drivers are facing £1,000 fines for this common headlight mistake

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

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DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

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Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

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Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

The reason why your car alarm keeps going off (and what you can do about it)

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Drivers over 70 at risk of £1,000 fines or losing their licence, DVLA warns

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

The British Metals Recycling Association issued a warning

The British Metals Recycling Association issued a warning

Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA

These are the rules for mobile speed cameras in the UK

These are the rules for mobile speed cameras in the UK

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Can handheld speed cameras pull you over? How they are used by the police

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns

Any cars that are made in the UK and sold in Europe also need them.

Any cars that are made in the UK and sold in Europe also need them.

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New speed limit law that will 'change how we drive' to come in this weekend

The expert at Independent Advisor Car Insurance, Connor Campbell, has explained that there is legally no maximum age limit for car insurance as long as you’re still fit and healthy enough to drive.

The expert at Independent Advisor Car Insurance, Connor Campbell, has explained that there is legally no maximum age limit for car insurance as long as you’re still fit and healthy enough to drive.

'Stark' warning to elderly drivers as car insurance soars by up to an extra £600

There is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed.

There is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed.

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Warning for Blue Badge users 'as driver or passengers' given 10-week notice

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses

Fronting is the term given when someone falsely presents themselves as the main driver of a car so that a cheaper rate can be secured.

Fronting is the term given when someone falsely presents themselves as the main driver of a car so that a cheaper rate can be secured.

Car insurance warning issued to drivers over 'serious' consequences of fronting

The manoeuvre happened on the A719 south of the Culzean Castle entrance

The manoeuvre happened on the A719 south of the Culzean Castle entrance

Ayrshire biker hit in pocket after overtake near Culzean forced cops to brake

Older drivers have been urged to get their eyes tested

Older drivers have been urged to get their eyes tested

New campaign urges older Ayrshire motorists to get free eye test

Adam Lindsay was found to be over the drink drive limit when he was stopped in Barclaugh Drive, Coylton

Adam Lindsay was found to be over the drink drive limit when he was stopped in Barclaugh Drive, Coylton

Drunken Ayr driver banned from the roads after hurling insults at police

James Joseph Kerr admitted driving carelessly in Ayr High Street without L plates

James Joseph Kerr admitted driving carelessly in Ayr High Street without L plates

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Provisonal driver 'thought he was being chased' after causing crash in Ayr

Donner was arrested by police after the robbery at an address in Ballantrae's Main Street

Donner was arrested by police after the robbery at an address in Ballantrae's Main Street

Car theft thug's threat to 'slit throat' in terrifying Ballantrae robbery

The new scheme has been announced.

The new scheme has been announced.

South Ayrshire council

Park for free in Ayr - here's how it works

International Ayr Show Festival of Flight: How to book your parking spot

Gary Dempster was jailed after being caught driving while disqualified on two occasions

Gary Dempster was jailed after being caught driving while disqualified on two occasions

'Stupid' banned driver twice caught behind wheel - weeks before ban was due to end

The DVLA's eyesight changes will require those with specific visual impairments to report their conditions to the driving authority.

The DVLA's eyesight changes will require those with specific visual impairments to report their conditions to the driving authority.

The eye test you need to pass to drive safely ahead of DVLA's eyesight changes

Park's Volvo, on Heathfield Road, is expanding its models’ app library for Ayr drivers

Park's Volvo, on Heathfield Road, is expanding its models’ app library for Ayr drivers

Ayr car retailer introduces Waze navigation app in Volvo vehicles

James Westran was caught driivng under the influence on the A77 outside Maybole

James Westran was caught driivng under the influence on the A77 outside Maybole

Maybole man banned for driving under the influence on town's bypass

Local government

'Worrying' trend in taxi maintenance needs addressed, say council bosses

How to sell a financed car

How to sell a financed car

Everything you need to know about selling your financed car

Patrick Maguire, 48, was banned from driving for 12 months

Patrick Maguire, 48, was banned from driving for 12 months

Council worker banned from driving after being caught drunk behind wheel in Troon

The work is being carried out in Coylton.

The work is being carried out in Coylton.

Jobs and careers

Phase one of Coylton pavement works to be completed by the end of this month

Burnt out vehicle guarded by police on South Ayrshire Road

Burnt out vehicle guarded by police on South Ayrshire Road

Police issue statement after cops seen guarding burned out vehicle on A719

The road from the A77 to the A713

The road from the A77 to the A713

Man on report after car overturns on back road in Ayr

Supercars by McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari and more will be on show at Glenapp Castle on April 3

Supercars by McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari and more will be on show at Glenapp Castle on April 3

McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari and more: Spectacular car event in South Ayrshire

Debs and Dave Chambers' fund-raising appeal is being backed by North Harbour Motor Cycles in Ayr

Debs and Dave Chambers' fund-raising appeal is being backed by North Harbour Motor Cycles in Ayr

Ayr bikers rally round to help cancer-stricken enthusiast with fund-raising effort

Police Scotland Sgt Christopher Hynds was fined £500

Police Scotland Sgt Christopher Hynds was fined £500

Cop who tailed woman who used horn to her home guilty of threatening behaviour

Both appeared in Ayr Sheriff Court last week

Both appeared in Ayr Sheriff Court last week

Pair caught with blade and knuckleduster after trying to flee police in Ayr

Research reveals the most 'annoying' driving habits (Canva)

Research reveals the most 'annoying' driving habits (Canva)

Most annoying UK driving habits revealed in new research by experts

Steve Waddingham/Aston Martin

Steve Waddingham/Aston Martin

Car enthusiasts to reveal infamous Aston Martin 'LM4' at event in Ayr