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Criminals employ gadgets costing £20k to steal cars without keys
Devices utilised by criminals to steal keyless vehicles without forced entry are being sold online for over £20,000
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Westminster Council intends to take action against disruptive vehicles in the areas of Soho and Mayfair
Westminster City Council plans to broaden its current Public Spaces (Nuisance Vehicles) Protection Order (PSPO), which presently encompasses much of St James’s, Knightsbridge, and Belgravia, to include the two affluent districts
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Police confiscate 72 luxury vehicles valued at more than £6 million in West End operation targeting antisocial driving
According to the Met, 72 luxury cars were taken off the roads in the West End because they were either not fit for driving or were being used unlawfully
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New DVLA regulations for UK drivers coming into effect this week
Drivers in the UK should prepare for a series of changes coming into effect this week, which may impact motoring costs and regulations.
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17 arrested in Spain over deadly crash that killed 2 Brits: police uncover links to human trafficking ring
A third British person was critically injured in the horrific crash in La Manga, which reportedly occurred after a ’narco lancha’ speedboat detached from a trailer in front of their vehicle.
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Tesla’s sales in Europe nearly halve as Musk faces criticism for ties with Trump
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party
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Aiko Motors and the Venezuelan government: corruption schemes surrounding the import of Iranian cars
The social program of the Bolivarian government, which promised "cheap cars for the people," is actually a private business backed by the Venezuelan state, selling vehicles imported from Iran for as much as 16,000 dollars.
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Furious families brand UK balloon festival 'absolute shambles with no balloons'
The Wales Balloon Festival has been taking place in Carmarthen across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but some angry visitors have been left fuming at the event over what they consider a lack of balloons...
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The hidden gem beach at risk as tourists are turning it into 'UK's Ibiza'
Pedn Vounder, a sandy cove near Treen, is one of Cornwall's most beautiful beaches - but a lack of facilities, huge numbers of visitors and anti-social behaviour is causing concern.
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New driving laws in France mean fines of up to 135 euros
The Tour de France 2024 is set to take place in Italy and France, with cycling fans from around the world expected to travel to the two countries to watch the race
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One of UK's most picturesque routes but some say it is now 'daylight robbery'
The beautiful Marine Drive in Llandudno is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Wales but the toll charges have increased significantly in the last two years
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Inside isolated Tenerife village where Jay Slater vanished after 'rave'
The Tenerife village of Masca, located in Rural de Teno Park, has been described as 'dangerous' by search teams looking for missing British teenager Jay Slater
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Glastonbury Festival drivers £1,000 fine risk for simple mistakes
Festival-goers heading to Glastonbury this week are being warned about the simple mistakes that could land them with a hefty fine - and some of them are very easy to overlook
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Drivers swerve to avoid boy after he falls from toilet of moving coach
The youngster tumbled from the back of the vehicle en route to the toilet, but his fall was not immediately retrieved as the driver had not noticed the accident
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Drivers risk £1,000 fine this summer due to simple windscreen mistake
If you want to make sure you're not hit with any surprise repair bills, then it's well worth keeping on top of your car maintenance. Here are four tips that could help you save thousands
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Man furious after buses keep smashing into his car parked outside his house
Reece Manning, from Harold Hill in Havering, east London, first had a problem in February 2021 when a Stagecoach bus scraped his car while passing it in the road
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London garage for sale with staggering £140,000 price tag
Potential buyers who are looking for a new investment could get their hands on a garage which is located in the heart of South London - but it comes at the price of £140,000
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Drivers urged to do 'quick engine check' to avoid 'catastrophic' car damage
The AA has warned drivers to make sure that their vehicle's engine components are in good condition - explaining how a quick check of the timing belt can help to prevent serious trouble
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Drivers must carry out simple checks 'every seven days' or face £2,500 fine
Incorrect tyres can cost drivers over £112 million a year with Brits warned 57 per cent of cars on UK roads have tyre pressures at 10 per cent less than what is recommended
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Blue badge thefts soar as callous thieves sell disabled permits for £5k
There were more than 6,400 thefts of blue badges across London during last year alone. A disabled wheelchair user is now calling for the permits to be updated with pictures on the front
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Claim 2 For 1 entry at Silverstone Museum
Visit the birthplace of Formula 1 this June! Silverstone Museum is thrilled to announce an exclusive 2-for-1 promotional offer for readers of the Mirror
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Drivers risk £5,000 fines for breaking little-known Highway Code rule
Motorists who get peckish while driving could be at risk of a £5,000 fine and even punishment points on their licence, because of a little-known section of the Highway Code
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UK motorway drivers face £100 fine and penalty points for infuriating habit
Many drivers who hog the middle lane of a motorway state that it makes travelling at the speed limit much easier, removing the need to repeatedly change lanes to overtake slower vehicles
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Drivers 'have been overlooking' simple button that could slash fuel bills
One expert has urged motorists to take a closer look at their Google Maps sat nav screen - as there is a simple way to cut fuel bills that is often overlooked by drivers
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Kia issues urgent recall for 463,000 vehicles that could burst into flames
More than 400,000 vehicles have been recalled by car manufacturer Kia after it was found that a problem meant that the cars were at increased risk of spontaneously catching on fire