We all know what it feels like to get your first car. Whether it’s an old banger or a sexy racer, suddenly you have the freedom to drive around whenever and wherever you want – without relying on a lift from your parents, or having to stand around waiting for the bus. But before you can turn a wheel on the tarmac you need to think about car insurance. While going without it may seem like a great way to save on the pennies, it is a legal requirement and when the penalties involve an automatic fine, penalty points on your licence, having your car seized and possibly even having your licence revoked – at the end of the day it’s simply not worth the risk. These days all the police have to do is check to see whether your vehicle is on the Motor Insurance Database. And if you’re not on there – you’ll get stopped. It’s that simple. But there are ways you can get insurance that suits you. Shop around, take a ‘pass plus’ or advance driving test, or talk to a broker. Natalie Pinkham – presenter of ‘You’re Nicked’ – has some tips on looking around for the best motor insurance … and she gives you a peek at what happens when you get caught by the police for going without it. For more information visitwww.askMID.com

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"Manners maketh the man", the saying goes, but "motors maketh the man" could be a lot nearer the target. Why? Because your car says as much about you as a well-tailored suit or the latest gadget. And yet, as a Karcher survey reveals, 40% of us only wash our car every few months! If you don't take any pride in your car, it's not exactly giving the best impression about how you look after yourself, is it? The no-brainer solution to a dirty car crisis is to give it a good clean. Luckily a sparkling set of wheels is within easy reach nowadays, and it's entirely possible to achieve a professional standard of cleaning without having to shell out for the services of a professional valet. Nor will you wind up wasting water or your hard earned cash. Instead, you can do the job yourself with an absolute minimum of effort and outlay. Take a look at our video with Fifth Gear presenter and racing driver Tiff Needell for the full, gleaming story. Along with car-cleaning wiz Nigel Adams from the Karcher Academy, he'll tell you everything you need to know about how to turn your dirty car into a clean mean machine. For more information visit www.karcher.co.uk

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With 23 cars making their global debut,530+ more making their UK debut, over 600 cars and 60 car marques at the event and more interactive features than ever before, the Show promises something for everyone from car enthusiasts to families looking for an exciting day out. Check the highlights of this year's British Motorshow...

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There was a unique escort leading the Ferraris down Pall Mall en route to Silverstone: Ferrari created a special version of their flagship V12 612 Scaglietti liveried in police colours and which was driven by police officers. Around 600 Ferrari owners joined the four-day UK tour in various stages on the 1500 miles through Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.

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The British public are reaching breaking point over the continuing rise of speed cameras on the roads. There is particular opposition to the growing use of 'time trial' speed cameras, which calculate a car's average speed between two points. 47% of people questioned in new research by Road Angel oppose this tactic, which equates to 15 million drivers. To find out more I spoke to Louise Brady, Motoring TV presenter and Inspector Shaun Cronin from the Road Policing Unit in Dorset

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