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£99 authorisation charge shocks drivers at the pumps
A new form of charge has been noticed by customers at some petrol stations across the country when they try to fill up by paying...
Rising oil prices lead to more pain at the pump
April was a varied month regarding the price of petrol and diesel, and experts are already predicting that May could see more changes...
Breakthrough diesel technology promises to end the ‘demonisation of diesel’
Diesel fuel has been firmly in the crosshairs of the government and environmental campaigners for a number of years now, and December...
Welsh Government to introduce 50 mph speed limits for cleaner air
In a bid to try to reduce dangerous air pollution, the Welsh Government has released plans to lower the speed limit of five different...
Watch out for John driving a Fiesta behind you! The UK’s most dangerous drivers revealed
Men named John are the most likely to cause accidents Ford Fiesta is the car which is involved in the most road accidents Law firm...
Top 10 most expensive places to fill up in the UK
Price increases happen to everything we buy, but we tend to notice it more when it’s at the pump and maybe that’s because we visit them...
50% of UK drivers think speeding is acceptable claims new 2018 survey
A new study from insurer Direct Line found that half of UK drivers think that speeding is acceptable and the majority of those spoken to...
Feature update: Brand filtering in Price Alerts
Last week, we announced our new website. Hopefully, this has improved the overall experience of using our site. However, this is about...
Number of diesel cars on UK roads at record levels
Despite the Government's relentless efforts to dissuade people from driving diesel cars, new statistics from the Department for...
Installing a dashcam can reduce car insurance costs by up to 20%
The latest must-have gadget for your dashboard is one that could even save you money. The trend towards installing dashcams in your car...
Buying a car is cheaper than train ticket for some journeys
The point of public transport should be simple. It is cheaper and easier than private transport, more environmentally friendly and...
AI technology to catch motorists on the phone while driving
Using a mobile device while driving is one of the most dangerous things that a motorist can do when behind the wheel, but it is thought...
Breaking: Oil prices soar leading to fears that petrol prices will rise
Overnight the price of Brent Crude oil rose dramatically in its biggest spike in months. This spike was due to the crisis in Syria and...
Feature update: New website & Plus features
Summary PetrolPrices now has a new website, helping new members understand what we do and how we do it. We’ve enhanced existing features...
What Car? think the best time to buy a new car is now
With new car sales falling for the twelfth consecutive month in March and new registrations being down 16%, dealers are dramatically reducing their...
Drivers issued with one million penalties for driving in bus lanes last year
According to data obtained by the RAC, drivers in the 20 largest cities around the UK have received over one million penalty charge...
Five medical conditions to declare before you can drive
In total there are 182 different medical conditions that need to be declared to the DVLA which they consider could affect someone’s...
Car thefts triple in worst areas due to keyless technology
After steadily decreasing for 10 years, car thefts are now on the rise with the number of cars being stolen tripling in the worst...
Motorway fuel prices face Government inquiry and reforms
Any motorist who has had to stop for fuel on the motorway will have experienced the problem that the Government is now looking into,...
New MOT rules could mean fines of up to £2,500
Stricter new rules around MOTs are being rolled out across the country next month and could see drivers facing a fine of up to £2,500 if...
Littering from a vehicle fine higher than speeding fine
Throwing litter out of your vehicle could now land you with a £150 fine, which is 50% more than the £100 you could be charged if you...
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