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You can check your tyre depth by using the border of a 20p coin

A simple hack can save drivers from a £2,500 fine and a driving ban

Some drivers rule themselves out of car finance options based on assumptions about their credit score

Ad Feature Drivers wrongly assume they won't qualify for car finance

Halfords recruited Judi Love as their Wheel Life Worry Whisperer to keep Brits safe on the roads

A quarter of motorists are driving potentially dangerous cars

Dawid took fourth place at the competition, placing highest out of all the drivers from Go-Ahead Group’s operating companies.

Sunderland bus driver gains recognition in national competition

5.096 million units were sold in six months

Ad Feature China's auto exports hit record high

The Met Office has issued the weather warning for Sunderland from 7pm on Wednesday, August 19, until 10am on Thursday, August 20.

Yellow weather warning issued for Sunderland

Lamtto's new 11" car display has an HD screen and an Android operating system

Lamtto 11-inch display review

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

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Drivers are presenting an opportunity to resolve life’s greatest struggles all from the car seat

Ad Feature Brits use summer road trips to settle life's biggest problems

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

National Highways is doing maintenance work on the bridge abutments at Lumley New Road (B1284), which sits above the A1(M).

A1(M) drivers face eight months of closures

e.l.f. is supporting thousands of learner drivers

Ad Feature e.l.f. offers free driving lessons

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

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

Trevor Hines with one of the taxis which celebrates 125 years of Station Taxis in Sunderland.

125 years for Sunderland firm Station Taxis and here's a look back

Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Ad Feature Sanya locks In Formula E return as 2027 Asian leg's season opener

Residents from Overdene, in Dalton-le-Dale, have been campaigning fo rdecades on the dangers from the main road traffic.

'A fatality waiting to happen' - community's 49 year road safety fight
Residents have been campaigning for almost 50 years.
Katy Wheeler

Younger motorists are increasingly choosing older vehicles as insurance and ownership costs continue to rise

Today's young drivers are ditching modern cars for cheaper classics

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 person has been taken to hospital following a collision between a taxi and a pedestrian at Durham Train Station.

Person taken to hospital after collision between taxi and pedestrian

(left to right) Stagecoach North East Managing Director Steve Walker, retiring bus stalwart Kevin Moses, and Sunderland Operations Manager David Wakefield.

Bus driver Kevin parks his bus for final time after 30 years service

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

Autofusion has expanded its reach across the UK over the years

Ad Feature Autofusion undergoes rapid national expansion

City Transport Group buses at their storage yard in Chester-le-Street. (Inset) the 701 service which is one of the routes on the Sunderland Connect service.

Drivers left in limbo without jobs and pay as contract dispute erupts

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

Tyres.co.uk is redefining the tyre shopping online experience

Ad Feature New online tyre business hits 100 orders in its first 30 days
Tyres.co.uk reached a significant milestone just 30 days after launching.
Emily Jordan

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

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

Yes, it looks odd, but the Kia PBV could be the start of a whole new chapter in personal transport

Review: Kia’s £33k ‘Lego car’ could reinvent family travel – and vans

22,590 motorists have been fined in the last two years after driving on the bus lane in Vine Place.

Council issues response after raking in over 700k in bus lane fines

Time is running out to check if you're entitled to compensation for being missold car finance

Millions may have overpaid on car finance – here’s how to spot it

Sunderland's Riverside car park is hosting the event

Sunderland car park closed to host 'underground rave'

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

Pupils from St Oswald's CE Primary School in Durham City alongside one of the signs they designed.

We've designed own signs to get drivers to slow down outside school

Brian Bulmer, from Hebburn, has retired after driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains for 40 years.

I’m retiring after 40 years of driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains

Millions of drivers who bought cars on finance before 2021 may have been overcharged due to commission arrangements now under investigation

Drivers may be owed car finance compensation – here’s how to check

Cupra's Terramar stands out as a sporty option in a world of bland crossovers

Cupra Terramar review: sporty crossover brings style and performance

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

Is this the cheapest Type-2 charging cable on the market right now?

Drivers rush to Amazon as EV charging cable drops to £69 in snap deal

Boldon Leisure Complex, South Tyneside

Major change for McDonald's, Nando's and Cineworld car park

Return of the coupe: Honda's new Prelude might not herald a move back to the 1990s glory days, but it really should

Honda Prelude review: a nostalgic coupe reborn and remastered for 2026

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

One of the vehicles being checked during the day of action.

Cars seized and arrests made in clampdown on vehicle crime

Ctek's new CS One has entered its second generation - and it's now a LOT smarter

Ctek CS One Gen 2 review: smart battery charger adds app control

The MG6S might look a bit generic, but it's a competent family SUV with an interior that will make you feel special

MG’s new flagship SUV: Why the MGS6 makes a strong case for families

Adapt & Drive will launch from Monday 2nd February, available initially through selected car dealers across the UK.

Ad Feature Mobility in Motion partners with car manufacturers on for new scheme

Digital advertising screen plan for building near roundabout in Easington Lane dismissed at appeal by Government planning inspector

Crucial ruling on giant new ad screen that could 'cause crashes'

Growing awareness around how agreements were sold is leading many drivers to reassess deals they entered into in the past.

Ad Feature Why UK drivers are questioning if they were mis-sold car finance

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

Cold snap warning: 270,000 drivers break down every January

Hylton Castle is among the parks, museums and visitor attractions in Sunderland that will get EV charging points

Key decision taken over major plans affecting Sunderland attractions

Phil Taylor, 65 was just 19 when he became the Metro's youngest ever driver. He is now retiring.

I was the Metro's youngest ever driver in the 80s, now I'm retiring

Get breakdown cover for much less than normal with this sale

Drivers rush to grab 40% off AA breakdown cover before it ends

Carol King has been supported in her campaign by Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson.

Grieving mum backs new law after partner was killed by drink driver

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