MoneySavingExpert News Cars Most motorists beat the cowboys to win parking ticket appealsThe majority of motorists who challenge parking tickets issued by private firms are winning their cases under a new appeals service.21 February 2013 Petrol price rockets 5p/litre in a monthPetrol prices have soared by 5p a litre in just over a month, according to the AA.15 February 2013 Buyers knock £900 off car pricesCar buyers are slashing an average £939 off asking prices price, a survey by Auto Trader magazine has found. 31 October 2012 Private parking ticket appeals service launchesDrivers wanting to challenge charges made in private car parks in England and Wales can use a new appeals service from today, though there is a catch. 1 October 2012 Car insurance industry faces competition probeThe motor insurance industry is to face a full-blown investigation after competition watchdogs said the market wasn't working for consumers and found premiums were being pushed up by £225 million a year.28 September 2012 Households ripped off by £430 each year, report saysEvery household is being ripped off to the tune of £430 a year by banks, insurance and other financial service companies, according to a report.21 September 2012 NCP punishes Londoners with Olympics car park price hikeCar park giant NCP is hitting Londoners with huge price rises to coincide with the Olympics. 20 July 2012 Councils issue more parking fines, one every 4.6 secondsLocal councils handed out an increased number of parking tickets last year, despite cutting back on traffic wardens, according to figures out today.25 May 2012 Fuel duty 'could rocket' to reduce Treasury shortfallMotorists could face a 50% rise in fuel duty in future years to cover a £13 billion hole in Treasury coffers, according to a report.15 May 2012 Carcraft fined over PPI salesCar supermarket Carcraft's owner has been fined for giving poor advice when selling payment protection insurance (PPI) to motorists. 3 May 2012 First678 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us