Tips, guides and insights to help you save money on fuel
Britain's roads are crumbling. After a brutal winter of frost, rain, and sub-zero temperatures, councils face a record pothole backlog — and drivers are paying the price. Pothole damage costs UK motorists an estimated £730 million a year. Here's how bad it really is.
Britain had 40,000 petrol stations in 1967. Today there are just 8,300 — and they're closing at nearly 3% a year. EV chargers already outnumber fuel pumps two-to-one. Are we watching the slow death of the forecourt?
The UK government has fast-tracked self-driving vehicle pilots to spring 2026. Wayve, Waymo, and others are preparing to put driverless taxis on London streets — no safety driver required. Here's what's actually happening, who's involved, and what it means for UK drivers.
Brent crude is up nearly 9% in 24 hours after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. UK pump prices won't spike overnight — but if the Strait of Hormuz stays disrupted, drivers should expect increases within weeks.
From 31 March 2026, the DVSA is cutting test booking amendments from 6 to 2, blocking instructor bookings, and restricting location swaps. It's all aimed at the bots and resellers charging learners up to £500 for a £62 test — but not everyone thinks it'll work.
The 26 plate launched on 1 March 2026. Here's how the UK plate system works, why the DVLA banned 403 combinations, and whether timing your purchase around the plate change actually saves money.
HMRC's advisory fuel rates change on 1 March 2026. LPG rates dropped across the board, EV public charging rose to 15p/mile, and petrol and diesel stayed flat. Here's what every company car driver needs to know.
RON stands for Research Octane Number — the number on the pump that most drivers blissfully ignore. Here's what it actually means, why it matters, and whether paying extra for 99 RON is worth it.
The Spring Statement lands on 3 March. Fuel duty timelines, VED hikes, EV tax changes, and the London congestion charge rise — here's what drivers need to prepare for.
The GOV.UK Wallet app now lets you carry your driving licence on your phone. We walk through setup, where it's accepted, and the privacy trade-offs.
The Fuel Finder scheme launched three weeks ago with promises of real-time price transparency. We look at what's working, what's not, and whether it's actually saving drivers money.
Hypermiling can save you £150–300 a year — but some techniques are dangerous. We separate the safe, proven methods from the myths that could cost you your life.
Fuel, insurance, tax, servicing, MOT, tyres, depreciation, parking — the average UK driver spends £3,500 a year. Here's exactly where every penny goes.
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