Motorists

Motorists could face delays over the coming weeks as vital maintenance works are carried out along Hartlepool’s A689 and the A19.

Drivers hit by lane closures in Hartlepool

Gasworks will take place between Evergreen Holiday Park (pictured) and Seaview Park Homes.

'Vital' gasworks to start on Coast Road

Egerton Road, Hartlepool.

Delays warning as gasworks begin

Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

The NOCO Genius 10 is one of the most versatile smart chargers on the market

NOCO Genius 10 review: Worth buying?

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

Road Angel Pure Sync Speed Camera Detector RRP £59.99 – PRIME DAY DEAL - SAVE £10 - NOW £49.99 on Amazon UK

Road Angel Amazon Prime Day deals on dash cams and speed detectors

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money
A used car might look perfect on the surface, but experts warn that some of the most costly problems are the ones buyers can't immediately see
Gareth Butterfield

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

Free parking after 3pm in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre’s Multi-storey, Underground and East Side car parks is coming to an end from Monday, June 1.

Changes are being made to free parking in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

Taking a second look could save a biker’s life. Pictured Darren Edwards

Dozens of bikers injured on town roads as campaigners issue appeal

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair
One in three cars have been damaged by a pothole – costing an average of £164 to repair.
Charlie Biggs-Thomas

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

Motorists faced delays on Tuesday, March 31, on Seaton Lane after a car flipped onto its roof.

Car flips onto roof outside Hartlepool primary school

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

The A179 Hart bypass has been closed in both directions following a "serious" collision.

Casualty airlifted to hospital after crash closes A179 road

There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

Honda lined up a range of cars on London’s Harley Street, famous for cosmetic procedures, to show how the iconic Civic has evolved since its inception in 1972.

Motorists will drive 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

A new app-based service is transforming the way we use our breakdown cover

Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just an app tap

Hartlepool could be facing its first snowfall of the season as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for the North East coast.

Could Hartlepool see snow this week?

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Comedian Ellie Taylor is encouraging Brits to get some much-needed car time this winter.

Half of drivers admit they’ve hidden in their car for peace and quiet

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

It comes as UK motorists apologise at the scene of an accident - despite not being at fault

Drivers risk insurance claims for doing this one thing, expert warns

The A19 northbound was closed following a collision near Hartlepool on Sunday.

Three people injured as five-vehicle crash closes A19

(Photo: Pexels)

New driving rules could see over-70s banned under safety plan

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Unfair car finance deals could see Brits owed £100s, says Martin Lewis

New and secondhand cars for sale on a dealership forecourt in Ellesmere Port in 2023 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Supreme Court blocks car finance payouts for millions

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

The moment Timothy Jason Starkie crashed into the parked car

Watch: Moment serial drink driver crashes into parked car

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

The A19 has reopened in both directions following a fatal crash near Castle Eden.

A19 fully reopens following fatal crash

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rules

The new rule affecting everyone with a driveway

Monthly payment plans are catching motorists out!

Ad Feature UK motorists are overpaying for car insurance - here’s why!

Biker Darren Edwards is appealing for people to take a second look for bikes.

Plea to look out for bikers on region's roads

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

A video shows a mysterious spooky figure at at Stocksbridge Bypass, a notorious Sheffield hauntings hotspot. Picture: Andy Pollard

Ghosthunter films 'spooky figure' on notorious 'haunted' street

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