Motoring

With winter weather arriving the AA has warned drivers to take extra care.

AA urges drivers to take extra care in the wintry weather

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

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Drivers urged to report elderly relatives to DVLA 'in confidence'

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

More than 54,000 British people seek help each year for their driving-related fear or anxiety, according to a new study.

More than 54,000 British people seek help each year for their driving-related fear or anxiety, according to a new study.

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These two cities have most fears about driving

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Motorist asks DVLA to ban grandma from driving and 'killing someone'

Ollie, 13, had to spend 11 weeks in hospital, learning to walk, talk and eat again, after the crash

Ollie, 13, had to spend 11 weeks in hospital, learning to walk, talk and eat again, after the crash

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Dad calls for e-scooter ban after teen son's horror crash

More than one in three petrol and diesel car owners intend to shun electric when they buy their next car

More than one in three petrol and diesel car owners intend to shun electric when they buy their next car

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Third of drivers will shun an EV when buying their car

Mobile phones biggest accident-causing distraction on roads

Mobile phones biggest accident-causing distraction on roads

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Mobile phones biggest accident-causing distraction on UK roads

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

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Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car

Car dealership commends 'bravery & dedication' of emergency service workers

Car dealership commends 'bravery & dedication' of emergency service workers

South Wales Health and Care Awards

Car dealership commends 'bravery & dedication' of emergency service workers

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

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Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs

Mobility in Motion will be at Electric Experience in Newport on Friday with an electric vehicle

Mobility in Motion will be at Electric Experience in Newport on Friday with an electric vehicle

Conference will highlight electric as good for net zero

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each

Make sure your car is ready of autumn driving conditions

Make sure your car is ready of autumn driving conditions

Driving into autumn – tips to help prepare your cars for wetter weather

Theft of classic car prompts search for two men (with CCTV footage)

Theft of classic car prompts search for two men (with CCTV footage)

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Theft of classic car prompts search for two men (with CCTV footage)

Car seized after driver 'failed to stop' for police

Car seized after driver 'failed to stop' for police

Car seized after driver 'failed to stop' for police

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

Warning you could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

The AA has explained that they are continuing to maintain strong security policies and systems.

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AA warns 'not to fall' for new 'emergency car kit' scam email- what to look for

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

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DVLA releases brand new number plates while drivers warned of £1,000 fines

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

The important reason you need to bang your bonnet 3 times this winter

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

20mph Speed Limit Sign

20mph Speed Limit Sign

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Vote to scrap the default 20mph speed limit in Wales is taking place

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

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Drivers are facing £1,000 fines for this common headlight mistake

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

How to jump start your car using jump leads - everything you need to know

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

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Parking app QR code scam warning for drivers

Residents left with £2000 bills after thugs stole wing mirrors from their cars

Residents left with £2000 bills after thugs stole wing mirrors from their cars

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WATCH: 'Two thugs' leave more than £2000 damages after stealing expensive car parts

Car flipped upside down in major crash on city's bridge

Car flipped upside down in major crash on city's bridge

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Car flips upside down after crash on Newport bridge

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

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Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

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Parents warned they could face £1,000 fines for common school run mistakes

Drivers are being urged to 'leave extra room around learners' by AA Driving School, after one in ten admit they don’t leave enough space when following a car with L plates.

Drivers are being urged to 'leave extra room around learners' by AA Driving School, after one in ten admit they don’t leave enough space when following a car with L plates.

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Drivers don’t leave enough space when following a learner – AA Driving School

Badly maintained roads and potholes are costing Gwent motorists money

Badly maintained roads and potholes are costing Gwent motorists money

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Potholes are costing drivers money

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

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DVLA issues number plate fine warning ahead of change next week

It is deemed an offence

It is deemed an offence

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Drivers could be fined £1000 for sharing speed trap warnings on Facebook

Cycle race route change announced due to Wales' default 20mph speed limit

Cycle race route change announced due to Wales' default 20mph speed limit

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Cycle race route change announced due to Wales' default 20mph speed limit

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

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Is your first car at risk of going extinct? The cars disappearing from UK roads

Newport councillors visit city's new Porsche dealership

Newport councillors visit city's new Porsche dealership

Local government

New Porsche dealership in Newport plans to help youngsters

Dorothy and Dr Richard Sutton, of Monmouthshire, with their 1915 Grant, which is the only one in the UK and thought to be one of the only two left in the world. Picture: David Barnes

Dorothy and Dr Richard Sutton, of Monmouthshire, with their 1915 Grant, which is the only one in the UK and thought to be one of the only two left in the world. Picture: David Barnes

Classic car lovers enjoy a sunny rural show

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted - Must speed cameras be visible?

Car brands like Rover and Ferrari were found to be the rarest in the UK

Car brands like Rover and Ferrari were found to be the rarest in the UK

See the rarest and most common car brands currently driven on UK roads

These are the four steps you need to take after getting into a minor car accident.

These are the four steps you need to take after getting into a minor car accident.

4 steps you should do after a minor car accident, according to motoring experts

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

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The 'little-known' petrol trick that could save you £500

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Drivers over 70 at risk of £1,000 fines or losing their licence, DVLA warns

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

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The reason why your car alarm keeps going off (and what you can do about it)

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

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Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras

Magor Services has the cheapest petrol out of UK service stations

Magor Services has the cheapest petrol out of UK service stations

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Monmouthshire service station boasts UK's cheapest petrol

Have you ever lost your car keys?

Have you ever lost your car keys?

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Don't panic! This is what to do if you lose your car keys