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The geography of UK car crime

Chris Torney,
03 Feb, 2012

Motorists in the parts of Britain with the highest levels of car crime are being urged to take action to keep their vehicles safe and insurance premiums low. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Car insurance

Government U-turn over MOT changes

Chris Torney,
01 Feb, 2012

The government has backed down on plans to cut the frequency of MOT tests following pressure from road-safety groups and the motor industry. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Staying safe, MOTs, Car insurance

Fuel costs to hit new highs

Esther Shaw,
30 Jan, 2012

photo of different coloured petrol pumps

The outlook is bleak for motorists amid concerns the cost of filling up a tank could hit new highs due to the tension in Iran and the collapse of the Coryton refinery in Essex. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Car insurance

Money-saving motoring myths: True or false?

Naphtalia Loderick,
30 Jan, 2012

We asked for your best money-saving motoring tips and you responded in your hundreds. We round-up the best tips - and bust some money-saving motoring myths. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Staying safe, Car insurance, Cutting costs, Learning to drive

Swap Store event: The round-up

Paul Drury,
27 Jan, 2012

On Wednesday 25 January we brought back TV’s Swap Shop with Keith Chegwin for one day only, live in Victoria station. Joining Keith was our very own Cara, the Confused.com crew and some punters primed and ready to swap.

Tags: Cutting costs, Celebrities

The UK’s first driving course for school pupils

Naphtalia Loderick,
27 Jan, 2012

We’re used to seeing “drivers ed” classes in America thanks to the wonders of film and TV. But driving lessons are set to become a feature of British schooling as well. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Staying safe, Young drivers, Car insurance, Learning to drive

Could new car technology make you a worse driver?

Paul Drury,
26 Jan, 2012

From sat navs to cruise control, as drivers get more and more used to having a computerised helping hand at the wheel, are we in danger of losing fundamental driving skills? Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Technology, Staying safe, Car insurance

Vehicle theft up 7%

Owe Carter,
24 Jan, 2012

According to latest figures from the Home Office, vehicle-related crime is on the increase.

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Staying safe, Car insurance

Change to driving theory test

Paul Drury,
23 Jan, 2012

Changes to the driving theory test now taking effect will mean learners and riders understand the theory better as they will not rely on learning which options are right for questions, it has been claimed.

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Breakdown cover, Young drivers, Car insurance, Learning to drive

OAP escapes mobility scooter drink-drive charge

Confused.com staff writer,
20 Jan, 2012

A 65-year-old has escaped legal action despite being accused of driving a mobility scooter while under the influence of alcohol.

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Drink-driving, Staying safe

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