Motoring

An expert has debunked a viral hack on saving money when filling up at a petrol station

Drivers warned over viral fuel-saving petrol pump trick that experts say won't work

Vehicle cloning hits record high as more than 11,400 motorists contest fines for offences committed by fraudsters on cloned number plates.

Vehicle cloning hits record high as more than 11,400 motorists contest fines for offences committed by fraudsters on cloned number plates.

This number plate issue could see you fined for crashes you weren't in

Motorists have been advised on how to spot a car that has been clocked to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud

Motorists have been advised on how to spot a car that has been clocked to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud

Drivers urged to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud by taking important step

MP for Broxbourne, Lewis Cocking (second left), alongside (left to right) Howard Cox of Fair Fuel UK, Joe Robertson, Rebecca Paul, Gareth Bacon, Alice Young, and Peter Bedford, delivers a previous 150,000-signature petition to the Treasury in central

MP for Broxbourne, Lewis Cocking (second left), alongside (left to right) Howard Cox of Fair Fuel UK, Joe Robertson, Rebecca Paul, Gareth Bacon, Alice Young, and Peter Bedford, delivers a previous 150,000-signature petition to the Treasury in central

Fuel prices could fall as 30,000 drivers demand Budget action from Chancellor

Nick Owens at Salisbury branch

Nick Owens at Salisbury branch

Tyre company to open new depot in Salisbury as firm nears 10-year milestone

UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

What speed actually triggers a speed camera? Car expert explains

The RAC estimates it now costs nearly £100 to fill a typical family car with diesel—£31 more than before the start of the Iran conflict.

The RAC estimates it now costs nearly £100 to fill a typical family car with diesel—£31 more than before the start of the Iran conflict.

Price of diesel hits all-time high in ‘financial blow’ for households, RAC warns

Councils that fail to demonstrate effective road maintenance could lose up to a third of their funding.

Councils that fail to demonstrate effective road maintenance could lose up to a third of their funding.

UK drivers warned of potential rise in potholes after record-breaking summer

Police wait for drivers breaking overtaking rules

Police wait for drivers breaking overtaking rules

24 drivers stopped for passing horses too closely in Wiltshire village

Cllr Dr Monica Devendran with shadow transport secretary Richard Holden

Cllr Dr Monica Devendran with shadow transport secretary Richard Holden

Stonehenge should be hidden from A303 to stop dangerous photo-taking, says politician

Alcolocks are breathalysers connected to a vehicle’s ignition system that prevent the engine from starting if alcohol above a set limit is detected.

Alcolocks are breathalysers connected to a vehicle’s ignition system that prevent the engine from starting if alcohol above a set limit is detected.

Police chiefs call for 'alcolock' breathalysers to be added to cars

Models from Toyota, Ford and Nissan were among the most stolen UK car models for the first six months of 2026

Models from Toyota, Ford and Nissan were among the most stolen UK car models for the first six months of 2026

UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2026 revealed with more than 1,300 vehicles taken

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu

Son of Beaulieu Motor Museum founder speaks out over plans to leave New Forest

The M4 at junction 16.

The M4 at junction 16.

Drivers warned of M4 closures set for next week

Skoda garage and showroom in Old Sarum

Skoda garage and showroom in Old Sarum

Car dealership expected to close 'imminently' after breaking from Hendy Group

Presentation of the letter at the City Chambers in Edinburgh

Presentation of the letter at the City Chambers in Edinburgh

Riders complete 1,200-mile charity journey across Britain on 100-year-old motorcycles

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers

Motors racing at Gurston Down for Tony Marsh Memorial weekend

Motors racing at Gurston Down for Tony Marsh Memorial weekend

PHOTOS: Holland storms to fastest time at Tony Marsh Memorial Weekend

Cars on the square draw sunny crowds

Cars on the square draw sunny crowds

PHOTOS: Hundreds flock to city centre motor show

100-year-old Raleigh motorcycle, before and after restoration

100-year-old Raleigh motorcycle, before and after restoration

Charity motorcycle journey to retrace historic British ride on 100-year-old bikes

Andy Rhind-Tutt and his incredible rare Bouton

Andy Rhind-Tutt and his incredible rare Bouton

Classic car festival draws global crowds to Wilton House

Image from previous motor show

Image from previous motor show

Salisbury Motor Show

Salisbury Motor Show returns with classic cars, supercars and live music this weekend

Splits of Salisbury took over Market Square.

Splits of Salisbury took over Market Square.

Classic Volkswagen convoy in Market Square sparks new monthly event

Parking fines can cost drivers up to £300.

Parking fines can cost drivers up to £300.

Parking tickets that 'can go straight in the bin' or be disputed saving up to £300

Poster for the event

Poster for the event

Classic camper van event to take place in city centre

Last year's open garden at Middlewick House

Last year's open garden at Middlewick House

Rock legend to open garden and car collection to the public within weeks

File photo of traffic.

File photo of traffic.

M4 traffic warning given over major event

The petition calls for the Government to “reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways usually found in rural areas from 60mph to 30mph

The petition calls for the Government to “reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways usually found in rural areas from 60mph to 30mph

Thousands back calls to reduce national speed limit on UK roads to 30mph

Concours des Légendes on June 19–21, 2026

Concours des Légendes on June 19–21, 2026

New motoring event set to launch in Salisbury with surprises and special guests

A previous open garden at Nick Mason's house

A previous open garden at Nick Mason's house

Rock star to open car collection and garden to the public

Barry Sheene’s 1978 MCN Superbike Championship wining bike sold by Charterhouse for £106,200.

Barry Sheene’s 1978 MCN Superbike Championship wining bike sold by Charterhouse for £106,200.

Valuable classic motorcycle ridden by racing icon sold for over £100,000

Hendy Hyundai Salisbury

Hendy Hyundai Salisbury

Advertising Feature

Hendy Hyundai Salisbury

Newly refurbished showroom bringing full Hyundai experience to Salisbury

What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

Salisbury drivers warned as speed camera myth could land you in serious trouble

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to abandon planned fuel duty increases after oil prices surged following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to abandon planned fuel duty increases after oil prices surged following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Reeves urged to scrap petrol duty rise as oil prices jump after Iran strikes

A half-hour scenic drive can help to help reduce stress and boost your mood, experts have said

A half-hour scenic drive can help to help reduce stress and boost your mood, experts have said

Experts say that this 30-minute driving hack can make a real 'difference'

From today, UK fuel retailers are now required by law to report pump price changes to a Government scheme, in a bid to make it easier for drivers to find cheaper petrol and diesel.

From today, UK fuel retailers are now required by law to report pump price changes to a Government scheme, in a bid to make it easier for drivers to find cheaper petrol and diesel.

New fuel price rules could help Salisbury drivers pay less at the pumps – here’s how

Cars are often parked outside UK homes but what does the law say about this?

Cars are often parked outside UK homes but what does the law say about this?

Can you stop people parking outside your house? UK rules if there are no yellow lines

Cars queued up in Central Car Park on Saturday, November 4.

Cars queued up in Central Car Park on Saturday, November 4.

Huge row breaks out over massive parking charge increases

The 30th anniversary of the New Year’s Day Car and Bike Run began in Sturminster Newton

The 30th anniversary of the New Year’s Day Car and Bike Run began in Sturminster Newton

Car and bike run held in aid of air ambulance charity

Car Care expert, Katie Newman, from Carfume reveals everything you need to know about mould in the car .

Car Care expert, Katie Newman, from Carfume reveals everything you need to know about mould in the car .

Experts warn remove 8 items 'immediately' from cars as Met Office forecasts snow

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media, telling them to act “now”

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media, telling them to act “now”

DVLA warning to Salisbury drivers over 70 as they risk not being allowed to drive

A driver scrambled out of their car just before it was swept away by floodwater

A driver scrambled out of their car just before it was swept away by floodwater

Driver flees car moments before it was swept away in floodwater

The aircon is often forgotten about in the winter, but can actually help with demisting during colder temperatures

The aircon is often forgotten about in the winter, but can actually help with demisting during colder temperatures

The 'often-forgotten button' UK drivers must use this month to avoid hefty fines

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

The common roundabout mistakes putting millions of drivers at risk of £50 fine

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

Warning issued to Salisbury drivers at risk of £70 fines this winter - how to avoid

There are laws around storing fireworks in a car that UK drivers should be aware of

There are laws around storing fireworks in a car that UK drivers should be aware of

Warning to Salisbury drivers over firework law that if broken can lead to £300 fines

Drivers are warned of a common friendly gesture that can actually lead to fines

Drivers are warned of a common friendly gesture that can actually lead to fines

Salisbury drivers warned of £1,000 fines for doing this friendly gesture on roads

There has been a huge increase in the number of penalty points added to licences.

There has been a huge increase in the number of penalty points added to licences.

UK drivers warned as one driving offence blamed for surge in penalty points

Presenter and racer Chris Harris with the £2.5m Aston Martin Valkyrie in Tidworth

Presenter and racer Chris Harris with the £2.5m Aston Martin Valkyrie in Tidworth

Former Top Gear presenter Chris Harris stops off at cafe in £2.5m supercar

Speeding on public roads and on motorways were the most common offences in both of the past two years.

Speeding on public roads and on motorways were the most common offences in both of the past two years.

Urgent speed camera warning issued to drivers in Hampshire

You can be among the first in the country to see the new electric Nissan LEAF and Micra models

You can be among the first in the country to see the new electric Nissan LEAF and Micra models

Be among the first to see new Nissan electric cars at Salisbury launch event

A warning has been issued over various TikTok car hacks

A warning has been issued over various TikTok car hacks

AA warning to UK drivers over TikTok 'car hack' that can lead to huge £5k fine

Drivers who stick to the middle lane encourage surrounding motorists to undertake them - but experts say it's safer in rainy conditions, when everyone slows down

Drivers who stick to the middle lane encourage surrounding motorists to undertake them - but experts say it's safer in rainy conditions, when everyone slows down

Experts urge drivers to always drive in the middle lane in this situation: here’s why