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  Private parking panel axes controversial ‘five-minute rule’
  The Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice Panel (PPSAP) has put in its first shift. The panel has axed the controversial ‘five-minute rule’ to protect motorists who have genuine difficulties in...
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  Nissan Qashqai revealed as the UK's most clocked car: how to save yourself from odometer fraud
  New data released by carVertical has revealed that the Nissan Qashqai is the most clocked car in Britain with 3.4% of all models checked in 2024 showing signs of having...
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  Used EVs in record demand as used car sales grow in 2024
  The used car market enjoyed a healthy 2024 and demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) hit an all-time high, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. Used...
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  Bestsellers from Ford, Volkswagen and Land Rover are the most stolen cars – is your car at risk?
  Just shy of 54,000 cars were stolen in 2024 here in the UK, and data reveals that the Ford Fiesta is still the most stolen car in the UK, having...
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  Fight back against the parking pirates! Tell us about your private parking fines!
  We’re conducting a study. Now that the private parking sector has been placed under scrutiny by a new oversight panel, we’re curious to know how many of our readers have...
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  Manchester scraps Clean Air Zone and takes responsibility for emissions
  Manchester City Council has finished reviewing its Clean Air Zone plans – and it’s good news for drivers. Greater Manchester won’t follow London’s ULEZ model, meaning drivers of older petrol...
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  New Tesla Model Y goes on sale with £61k launch edition
  The hugely popular Tesla Model Y SUV has been updated for 2025 with tweaked styling, more tech and a longer driving range. On sale now from just under £61k, it’s...
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  Digital driving licences set to launch in 2025: what you need to know
  Big changes are coming for UK motorists as digital driving licences are set to debut in 2025, said to offer a streamlined and modern alternative to the traditional plastic card. Instead...
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  Resisting the nanny state – new study reveals our most hated in-car safety technology
  A new study, conducted by Direct Line, has revealed the most hated pieces of driver assistance technology – and the figures show UK drivers are rejecting their safety kit. The study...
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  Belt and braces: Labour MP proposes tighter restrictions for newly qualified drivers
  In May 2024, Labour introduced a new bill to Parliament proposing the introduction of a graduated driving licence system. It is still awaiting further debate by MPs but, if it...
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  Government opens consultation on ZEV mandate
  The UK’s government has had a hard time making its ZEV mandate stick. The legislation states that manufacturers must ensure at least 22% of cars sold in 2024 are powered...
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  Stricter PHEV emissions tests set to increase tax bills
  New rules for calculating PHEV emissions of carbon dioxide came into force on 1 January 2025 that could affect the tax breaks such cars currently enjoy, particularly impacting company car...
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  Car insurance premiums may come down in 2025 after Government makes changes
  The cost of car insurance premiums is expected to come down in 2025 by an average of £50, providing some relief to drivers who’ve been forced to fork out for...
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  Autumn Budget 2024: What the fuel duty freeze, VED First Year Rates and EV incentives mean for you
  Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has unveiled her first Autumn Budget, and the key takeaways for motorists include a freeze on fuel duty, £500 million extra investment for pothole...
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  Have you bought fake car parts? New campaign highlights the dangers
  If you’re buying parts for your car, it can be all too tempting to go for what looks like a crazily good deal on brand-name tyres, brakes, batteries and so...
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  Value-packed: Skoda Elroq revealed as new compact electric SUV
  While the best electric cars have historically been much more expensive than their petrol and diesel equivalents, that’s starting to change. In fact, they’re closer to achieving price parity than...
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  Pick your poison – they cost the same: new Vauxhall Frontera hybrid and EV on sale now
  The new Vauxhall Frontera is on sale – and with it, Vauxhall has achieved something no other manufacturer has yet managed. As is fashionable these days, it’s available with both...
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  DfT confirms ban on petrol and diesel cars will be moved from 2035 to 2030
  The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that it will ‘provide certainty’ to manufacturers by reverting the UK’s petrol and diesel car ban back to 2030 from the extended 2035...
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  Used electric car prices falling fast - is now the time to buy?
  Forget about price parity, used electric cars are now cheaper to buy than equivalent petrol and diesel models, Cap HPI has revealed. Average values for used EVs are now falling...
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  What has the Labour government promised drivers?
  The Labour party claimed a landslide victory in the 2024 general election – and that means the UK will soon see some changes to its transport legislation. Here at Parkers,...