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Smart motorways see four times more breakdowns than standard motorways, says new study

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Smart motorways are proving riskier than conventional ones when it comes to breakdowns, according to new research from Go.Compare car insurance that highlights a rising safety issue for UK drivers and trainers. In 2024, smart motorways recorded 141,149 breakdowns across the network – substantially more than the 110,229 breakdowns reported on traditional motorways. Because smart

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Learners struggle to find tests as booking crisis deepens

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Learner drivers across the West of England are finding it “impossible” to book driving tests through official DVSA channels, prompting many to turn to high-cost cancellation apps, according to a new BBC report. While the issue is particularly acute in areas like Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Somerset, the growing demand and system exploitation have nationwide implications for the

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Most drivers unaware council MOT centres offer cheaper, impartial tests

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A new study by car insurance experts Uswitch has revealed that 75% of drivers don’t know they can book MOTs through local council centres – despite these sites often offering cheaper and more impartial tests. Unlike most garages, council MOT centres typically don’t offer repairs, meaning there’s no financial motive to fail a car unnecessarily.

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