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Drivers warned about screenwash mistake amid record demand for breakdown help

This week saw the RAC's busiest day for breakdowns on record

Nottingham Post

RAC issues winter car safety check list as vehicle breakdowns reach record high

Experts say the cold weather has increased the number of car breakdowns.

Daily Record

Snow and ice warnings AGAIN tonight after Brits chilled to bone by -17C lows

As UK weather remains cold, the Met Office has issued further yellow warnings for snow and ice. On Tuesday night, Braemer, in Aberdeenshire recorded a low temperature of -17.3C

Daily Mirror

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We compared supermarket petrol prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons

It used to be that supermarkets would normally be the cheapest place to get your fuel, but motoring group the RAC says this now isn't always the case - we compare prices to see how they differ

Daily Mirror

Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads

The RAC said it received around 12,000 call-outs from stranded motorists on Monday.

The Independent UK

Snow and ice warnings extended across UK as temperatures continue to fall

The RAC experienced its biggest day for breakdowns on record, with around 12,000 drivers needing help

Wales Online

UK weather: Travel chaos and schools shut as more snow expected after -17C Arctic freeze

Cars were filmed smashing into each other and schools are facing mass closures again as record-breaking low temperatures threaten more chaos on Tuesday with snow and ice warnings in place

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More snow and ice on the way as Brits brace for another coldest night of the year

The mercury could drop lower than Sunday's lowest overnight temperature of minus 15C

Wales Online

RAC shares urgent safety advice for driving in snow as it deals with 8 breakdowns a minute

Experts at RAC Breakdown have shared their top tips for motorists driving in poor conditions today as they expect to be called to eight breakdowns every minute amid snow and ice chaos

Daily Mirror

Asda makes changes to petrol prices with Tesco and Sainsbury's urged to do same

RAC is urging other supermarkets to follow in Asda's footsteps

Liverpool Echo

Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed alcohol limit on the morning after’

Motorists are being urged not to risk getting behind the wheel the morning after a Christmas party

Evening Standard

Drivers aged 25-44 twice as likely to have driven drunk the morning after consuming alcohol

Motorists are being urged not to risk getting behind the wheel the morning after a Christmas party

Wales Online

Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed drink limit on morning after’

Motorists are being urged not to risk getting behind the wheel the morning after a Christmas party.

The Independent UK

The supermarket that has quietly cut petrol and diesel prices this week

The supermarket giant, which is part of the Big Four, has taken an average of 4.5 pence off of their petrol prices, and slashed diesel costs by approximately 5.5 pence.

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Queen Elizabeth II remembered by Sir Jackie Stewart

The former Formula One champion recalls the Queen’s warmth, dignity and style – and how she was an excellent driver

Daily Mirror

Snow chaos as fans told to WALK to watch England match and temperatures plummet to -10C

A spokesman for the RAC said roads will be icy tonight and the service received reports of around 400 motorists breaking down every hour on Friday

Daily Mirror

Asda supermarket quietly slashes petrol and diesel prices this week, RAC fuel watch says

In a move that was not advertised, leading supermarket Asda slashed the price of both its petrol and diesel this week across its 320 UK filling stations

The Independent UK

Almost four inches of snow could fall in London and south east within days

The UK will see at least seven days of arctic weather in which temperatures could plummet as low as -10C.

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The Independent UK

Breakdowns spike as drivers and vehicles struggle with freezing conditions

The number of stranded vehicles is expected to remain higher than normal on Friday, the RAC said.

Daily Mirror

Snow and freezing fog warning as -10C Arctic air blast sweeps UK for 7 days

'Troll of Trondheim' is sweeping through the Scotland and into England, Northern Ireland and Wales and has led the UK Health Security Agency to declare a level three Cold WeatherAction Alert

The Independent UK

Driver shares ‘magic’ tip to defrost car windscreen in freezing cold snap

Advice clip met with sarcastic comments when posted in December but may yet prove useful as fresh spell of winter weather abides

Daily Record

The one supermarket which has quietly slashed petrol and diesel prices this week

The Big Four supermarket has taken an average of 4.5p off of petrol and slashed diesel prices by roughly 5.5p.

Chronicle Live

Asda quietly cuts petrol prices by 4.5p as RAC urges other supermarkets to 'catch up quickly'

Despite the drop, the RAC said that there is still 'easily scope for another 10p a litre' to come off fuel prices at the major supermarkets

Wales Online

Surprise move as Asda cuts price of petrol by 4.5p

Asda is now charging an average of 153.5p for petrol and 176.7p for diesel

Daily Mirror

Cold weather driving mistake could land you with 3 points on licence and a £60 fine

With temperatures dropping, especially in the mornings, it can be tempting to try to speed up the process of defrosting your car. But failing to do so properly can actually land you with a fixed penalty notice

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