A new study has found that most drivers who have a car damaged by potholes paid for the repairs, despite many being able to get compensation from their council. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
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UK councils rake in over £900 million on ULEZ and emission zone fines as areas ranked
A new study has found the typical figures drivers in some of the UK’s most popular cities are being charged to drive older vehicles into low emission zones. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Drivers report surge in potholes to councils as 92% in poll claim roads are getting worse
A new study of local authorities across the UK has found that more rivers reported potholes during 2023, with many claiming the roads are getting worse. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Higher car parking fees could be ‘one approach’ councils take to ‘tackle issue’
Extra car parking charges for certain drivers could be “one approach” local authorities take to cut back on the rise in heavy vehicles. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Bus lanes branded ‘money-spinners’ for councils as they rake in gigantic amount of fines
Bus lanes were dubbed a “huge money-spinner” as figures show councils have raked in £80million from the scheme. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Home buyer warning over vital checks – and which councils perform key searches best
The average time taken to return a Local Authority Search is 11 days, however there are significant variations. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Councils ‘really taking advantage’ of UK-made machine that fixes potholes in eight minutes
JCB has introduced a machine that is capable of repairing potholes in as little as eight minutes at half the cost of conventional methods. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Drivers can stop councils from taking advantage of PCN fines – but time is running out
Motorists are running out of time to have their say on plans to stop councils from profiteering around driving fines. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Councils fighting back after millions of drivers ‘game’ speed cameras to dodge fines
Motorists across the UK are using illegal number plates to dodge speed cameras and avoid being hit with expensive motoring fines. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Council’s £51million park and ride can’t be used – because there is no road to access it
The 850 space car park in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, off the A40 was finished in January – apart from landscaping which is ongoing Daily Express :: News Feed
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