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A driver pumps fuel at an Esso Tesco petrol station in 2022 (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Drivers warned of fuel duty hike in coming budget - what could change

CompareNI surveyed 1,000 drivers in Northern Ireland and asked their thoughts on repair costs, with 61% reporting they felt overcharged. The data shows that Belfast had the largest number of accident claims for any area in Northern Ireland

New regional data: Are car repair hotspots in NI aiding surge in car insurance?

Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines across the country. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Warning after fake QR codes stuck on parking machines

Ford cars could report other drivers to police for speeding

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Drivers to face major tax hikes in 2025 - Vehicle Excise Duty changes

A massive 75% of drivers surveyed said they believed that the government plans to ban the selling of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 is too soon, according to a new survey. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Survey: 75% of Northern Ireland drivers think switch to electric is too soon

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

We test a cheap way to add Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to any car

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Drivers urged to fill up 'soon' as decline in fuel prices ends

Speed limit sign. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Drivers warned 'mandatory' new rule will change 'the way we drive'

Travel experts have shared six German laws holidaymakers need to be aware of if they are travelling to the country for the Euros 2024 football tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)

Germany travel warning ahead of Euros

Building crumbles in Belfast City centre

'It's a miracle no one was killed' after building crumbles closing bus lane

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Data analysed by CompareNI.com shows the council areas that received the most and least parking tickets in Northern Ireland as they exceed 39,000 in one year

Most fined areas for parking tickets in Northern Ireland revealed

At the time of writing this article, booking information shows that MOT test centres in Armagh, Ballymena, Balmoral, Cookstown, Craigavon, Hydebank, Larne, Lisburn, Mallusk, Newtownards and Omagh had no appointments currently available. For the four remaining test centres there was a four-month waiting list, with no available appointments until July

Survey: Over half of Northern Ireland driving without MOT due to booking issues

Top celeb motorists which can help in case of a vehicle breakdown
Have you ever changed a tyre? Do you think you could? Take this quiz to find out if you’d be up and running or left with a flat in a ditch.
Rich Jenkins

The view of the Moyad Road near Kilkeel, which the PSNI warned drivers to avoid on Thursday 8 February 2024. Photo: PSNI

Snow and ice caused perilous roads - warning in place until tomorrow

Lewis’ company, Money Saving Expert, have issued the advice following the rise in costs of driving.

Experts issue hack on how to save money on breakdown cover

Belfast’s iconic Titanic building in Belfast has been closed after the roof of the building has been damaged in over night storms Jocelyn and Isha at the start of the week,.

NI drivers issued warning as Storm Joceyln curbs repairs from Storm Isha

There were 110,023 recorded potholes on Northern Ireland roads in 2023 - an increase of 9%, according to recent government data analysed by CompareNI.com

New regional data: Over 110,000 potholes recorded on NI roads - up by 9%

Tree falls in Lisburn

Storm Isha: More than 1000 road 'obstructions' reported around Northern Ireland

Here's how to deal with you car windshield being frozen on the inside.

Why does my windscreen freeze inside? Causes and how to prevent it

Gritters

Motorists warned roads 'will also remain hazardous on Friday 19 January'

A gritter and snow plough. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

'Limited road gritting' set to continue into Friday following strike action

Compare The Market has revealed that car insurance will increase.

How much typical car insurance premiums have jumped up

A Unite union flag. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Mother of special needs child accuses Unite of using pupils for'bargaining'

Top 5 misconceptions around electric vehicles revealed - and debunked
The biggest misconceptions around electric vehicles have been revealed – including a higher risk of vehicles catching fire and not being able to charge them in the rain.
Oliver Lewis

Northern Ireland drivers queue for cheap fuel as Black Friday deals begin across garages. Motorists were queued outside the Centra Stewartstown Road forecourt on Wednesday morning

Garages across Northern Ireland slash fuel price in Black Friday deals

Northern Ireland drivers are getting fairer deal with a litre of unleaded costing 150p and diesel 157p – 5p less than the UK average -according to the RAC

Fuel prices cheaper in Northern Ireland than elsewhere in UK says RAC

The train drivers' union says the timing of the strikes was not aimed as disrupting Tory members attending their annual conference

Union says Tory accusations inspired train strike targeting conference

Road closed

Traffic and Travel: Road closed due to road traffic collision

DRD operation

Drivers issued 11 fixed penalty notices and two reported to PPS in crackdown

Three-year-old Tom O'Reilly who along with his grandparents Thomas O'Reilly, 45 and his wife Bridget O'Reilly, 46, died following a road crash in Co Tipperary.

Gardai urge caution on roads following spike in fatalities

Mick Schumacher is looking for his F1 seat for 2024

Mick Schumacher reveals “time is running out” to find seat for 2024

Here is the remaining calendar for the F1 2023 season

F1 2023: Full schedule of Grand Prix’s remaining and driver standings

Carlos Sainz has driven with Ferrari since 2021

Who is Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr - net worth and new girlfriend

Keanu Reeves will host a new Disney+ documentary on Formula 1

Disney+ unveil first look at Formula 1 documentary with Keanu Reeves

Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg will return to Haas for the 2024 F1 season

Haas re-sign contracts with Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen

The PSNI have confirmed that 46 people have died on Northern Ireland roads this year

Road death toll reaches 46 this year in Northern Ireland

AI cameras set up to spot drivers on phone catch almost 300 drivers during trial

AI catches 297 drivers breaking law in 3 days - and it’s not speeding

Morrison petrol station in Clarence Road, Hartlepool.

How to get double More Card points at Morrisons this month

Seven drivers will be left without a seat at the end of the 2023 F1 season

Which drivers are out of contract in 2023 - including Lewis Hamilton

A satellite image showing Storm Antoni as it moves through Northern Ireland early on Saturday morning bringing heavy rain and winds. Image taken from meteoradar.co.uk

Look: Satellite images show Storm Antoni as it moves through NI

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

F1 drivers have called on the FIA to make a call about whether the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend

F1 drivers call on FIA to cancel Belgium Grand Prix

DJ Eats Everything shares his latest track, as a collaboration with Nissan - named "Feeel"

DJ Eats Everything shares latest track - using sounds from motorsports

Sebastian Vettel is back behind the wheel of an F1 car for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel makes his return to an F1 car

CMA to launch ‘fuel finder’ scheme to help drivers get cheaper petrol as supermarket forecourts criticised

‘Fuel finder’ scheme to be launched to help drivers find cheap petrol

Millions of drivers have admitted to vaping or smoking while driving, which could result in penalty points. (Photo by Michal Fludra/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Drivers still smoking & vaping at the wheel despite Highway Code rule

Top 10 rudest drivers based on car model - see where BMW & Tesla rank

DVLA warns of 118 health conditions you must declare - full list

Most frequent reasons for MOT failures in the UK - full list

Italy's fire service posted an image of a helicopter taking part in the rescue (Image: Vigili del Fuoco)

Three tourists dead & one missing after boat capsizes on Italian lake

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is set to update its guidance for drivers with eye conditions, according to reports.

British drivers with ‘eye conditions’ warned of new rule

Morrisons More Card relaunches to help customers save more money - how to sign up & earn points

Morrisons brings back money-saving loyalty scheme from today