motoring costs

Should the government introduce a petrol price cap at the pumps?

Mon, 29/09/2008 - 09:14

Yes, it must take action to stop some petrol stations ripping off drivers

80% (56 votes)

No, the government shouldn't interfere with market forces

20% (14 votes)

Total votes: 70

Beat the MOT cowboys

By Sarah Coles Mon, 17/11/2008 - 15:03

Shoddy car servicing costs drivers £4 billion a year as garages take advantage of the fact many of us don't know what's going on underneath our bonnets. Sarah Coles explains how you can beat the MOT cowboys. Read more

Calls for drivers to benefit from BP profits

Tue, 28/10/2008 - 17:19

Petrol giant BP has come under pressure to pass on the benefits of cheaper oil to drivers after announcing profits of £6.4 billion in the third quarter. Read more

Supermarket petrol wars see further price cuts

Update: Mon, 20/10/2008 - 10:16

ASDA and Morrisons have upped the pace in the supermarket petrol wars by slashing the cost of fuel even further. Read more

Beat the prices at the pumps

By Nathalie Bonney Update: Tue, 28/10/2008 - 16:05

The cost of fuel is punching a big hole in household budgets. Nathalie Bonney shows what you can do to keep your petrol spending down. Read more

Fears for petrol prices after oil surge

Update: Thu, 25/09/2008 - 07:58

The biggest ever one-day jump in crude oil costs has led to fears that drivers face another hike in petrol prices. Read more

Morrisons cuts petrol prices

Update: Fri, 19/09/2008 - 08:40

Petrol prices are expected to fall over the next few weeks as cheaper crude oil costs are finally passed onto drivers. Read more

New car sales plummet to 1966 levels

Fri, 05/09/2008 - 09:27

Sales of new cars have plummeted to the lowest levels seen since 1966, as the credit crunch and economic downturn keep drivers away from car showrooms. Read more

What’s the best way to buy a new car?

By Liam Tarry Update: Tue, 02/09/2008 - 11:45

Buying a new car will always be expensive, but if you get stung with a poor deal on your finance you could spend even more. Liam Tarry examines the options. Read more

Cut the cost of financing your new car

Update: Tue, 02/09/2008 - 10:44

With the new 58 registration cars rolling off the forecourts this week, choosing the wrong personal loan could be an accident waiting to happen. Read more