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May 2025

A future classic? Rover 800 Coupe

A future classic? Rover 800 Coupe

Question of the week: Is there an ideal tyre pressure to avoid potholes?

Question of the week: Is there an ideal tyre pressure to avoid potholes?

1 in 2 learners would drive without a licence due to spiralling costs

1 in 2 learners would drive without a licence due to spiralling costs

Security surprise: Thieves now targeting parking sensors and airbags

Security surprise: Thieves now targeting parking sensors and airbags

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Citroen C5 Aircross 2025: Prices, specs and release date

Drivers would pay parking fines even if they were innocent

Drivers would pay parking fines even if they were innocent

A future classic? Nissan Micra K11

A future classic? Nissan Micra K11

Question of the week: Why aren't the police cracking down on middle-lane hoggers?

Question of the week: Why aren't the police cracking down on middle-lane hoggers?

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Van trapped in car park for 30 months

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Concerns grow as parking firms set to issue 14.5m tickets a year

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