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After a week of cars lying idle during the Christmas festivities, the RAC predicts that Wednesday 2 January 2013 will be one of the busiest mornings of the year for vehicle breakdowns as millions of motorists return to work.

The age-old dispute over which gender is better behind the wheel has finally been settled by those with first-hand experience of both sides: the kids.

The number of 17-24 year olds drug-driving has doubled from 5% to 9% in the past twelve months, according to the twenty-fourth annual RAC Report on Motoring.

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The number of 17-24 year olds drug-driving has doubled from 5% to 9% in the past twelve months, according to the twenty-fourth annual RAC Report on Motoring¹.

Thousands of UK motorists dice with huge costs by driving without any cover for breakdowns even during times of low disposable income.

Confused.com has revealed that many British motorists know very little about car maintenance, putting themselves and other road users in potential danger.

Motaquote sponsored Thomas Webb takes to the Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire for the forthcoming Thundersport GB Superstock 1000 race.

Confused.com has launched a new driving etiquette guide following a new poll which reveals

Motaquote insurance watches Brands Hatch with interest as Thomas Webb takes to the circuit for the latest Thundersport GB race.

Confused.com has revealed that 56% of UK drivers have forgotten where they have parked their car at some point

A recent study has highlighted almost one in four drivers are not covered by their breakdown policy if they mistakenly fill up their vehicle with the wrong type of fuel. 23% of roadside assistance plans exclude cover for ‘misfuelling’

Confused.com calls on government for collaborative approach as it tackles increasing car insurance premiums.

No – it’s not sprinting on the spot on the driver’s seat! It means limiting the revs for the first few thousand miles so mechanical parts can bed in before they are put under stress, helping to increase the life of the engine.

Don’t automatically call out the breakdown truck if your car refuses to budge. Have a go at jump-starting it yourself with our step-by-step guide.

Simple procedures can cost a lot if you use a mechanic. So why not brush up on your car maintenance skills, invest in a car manual and save your hard-earned cash for something more interesting?

Getting to grips with car maintenance will help keep your vehicle in good working order and save you money in the process. Our car maintenance mini-series guides you through the basics; here we tell you how to change your car oil.

Car maintenance isn’t rocket science – although the way some mechanics gravely shake their heads when you ask for a quote, you’d think it was.

Motorsport fan Paul Leather from Weston-super-Mare is gearing up for a year in the spotlight after being crowned Patrol of the Year – the crème de la crème of the AA’s roadside patrols – at the recent AA Employee Awards.

An exhaustive four-month search for the top two AA patrols in the country has ended with the winners living only 18 miles apart in the South-west.

UVW sees upturn in sales as the Easter holidays approach.

Almost 13 per cent of young people aren’t driving because of the cost of insurance according to research from Gocompare.com

When you are planning to drive through the European Union, in any of the major states, it is crucial that you consider the sort of European breakdown cover car insurance you will need during your visit.

1,000 AA signs lead the way to festival. It takes around 1,000 AA signs and nine months of planning to guide the 180,000 festival goers to this year’s Glastonbury.

Three-quarters of AA/Populus panel members would never consider stopping and offering a hitchhiker a lift, according to a new poll of almost 15,000 members.

Insurancewide, a premier insurance comparison site in the UK, is urging so-called 'staycationers' not to neglect purchasing travel insurance for holidays at home.

Brits will travel an average of 27 miles this Easter according to new research by Tesco Breakdown cover. While a third (36%) will be staying at home, a further 13% plan to travel over 100 miles.