AutoExpress | 13.08.2026 18:44
If you are proud of your car, the recent extreme warm and dry weather could be causing you extra stress. With hosepipe bans in place across large parts of central, eastern and southern England, as well as parts of Wales, millions of drivers will not be able to clean their cars in the traditional way. Anyone flouting the bans could be hit with a fine of up to £1,000 – and risk the disapproving looks of neighbours.