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UK drivers kept in the dark over tunnel safety
In the year that the UK Government failed to report tunnel condition and improvement plans to the EU, an annual independent survey of tunnels across the Continent has produced the worst result for five years. (April 2008).
Motorway roadworks survey
Motorway roadworks in the UK remain the safest and best managed in Europe, according to this year's AA survey of how well major highway repairs are organised in 11 countries across the Continent. (Sept 2007).
Lowest number of filling stations since 1912
According to oil industry body Catalist, 150 forecourts have already closed this year and there are now less than 9,500 forecourts in the UK, including supermarket filling stations. We want to hear from you if you have already experienced problems getting fuel or have no choice of supplier. (Sept 2007).
One third of European car hire firms leave tourists stranded
If your hire car packs up on a remote European road, there is a one in three chance that you'll have to deal with it alone, AA research has discovered. (Aug 2007).
Motorway Service Areas 2007 – UK sites improve, but at a price
UK motorway service areas, the worst in Europe three years ago, are showing signs of turning the corner on quality, an AA survey reveals. They offer some of the best motorway shopping facilities in Europe, but it is a lottery as to whether travellers will pay a fair price or be stung. (July 2007).
Tunnel tests 2007 – Mersey road tunnel outshines younger euro-rivals
Mersey Queensway Tunnel, by far the oldest of 51 road tunnels inspected across Europe this year, has kept pace with increasingly demanding safety standards in the latest Euro Tunnel Assessment Programme (EuroTAP) survey. (April 2007).
Road tax evasion – how it can affect you
Around 6 per cent of vehicles which are in 'regular use' are untaxed. This costs the Exchequer £220 million a year. Also, uuntaxed vehicles are more likely to be used for crime, and their drivers are likely to ignore parking and traffic law as it is unlikely that they can be traced from the number plate. (February 2007)
Motorway roadworks tests 2006 – full report
53 roadworks sites across 10 countries, including nine sites in Britain. (September 2006)
Tunnel tests 2006 – results table
52 European road tunnels tested in 2006 (April 2006).
Medway tunnel test 2006
Strengths and weaknesses of this UK tunnel included in the 2006 Europe-wide tests. (April 2006)
Tunnel tests 2005
49 tunnels tested in 2005, including the Mersey Kingsway Tunnels. (April 2005)
Dartford tunnel test 2004
28 tunnels tested in 2004, including London's Dartford tunnel. (September 2004)
Hire car tests 2006 – full report
How hiring a car in Europe can often mean hiring a problem. (April 2006)
Hire car tests 2006 – results table
58 car rental agencies in 10 European holiday destinations. (April 2006)
Motorway service areas 2004
A review of the quality and value of 62 service areas across Europe, including eight in the UK. (June 2004)
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