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Plans to pilot fuel price comparison signs on major roads and freeze the cost of the MoT test have been announced by the government.
Ministers have also pledged to crack down on the "compensation culture" on claims for whiplash injuries.
The steps are part of a package of measures from next year aimed bringing down costs for motorists.
The statutory maximum price of the MoT test for a car would remain at £54.85 until 2015.
Medical report
The inflated cost of fuel on major roads is among the most common complaints among drivers.
In some areas petrol and diesel can cost 10p per litre more at motorway service stations.
The government wants to install a series of price comparison signs which will show the cost of fuel at all petrol stations along any given route.
Ministers are also promising to save motorists money by tackling what they call the compensation culture.
Independent medical panels will be set up to identify exaggerated or fraudulent claims for whiplash.
Currently insurers can make an offer to claimants without a medical report.
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling said: "We are turning the tide on the compensation culture and helping hard-working people by tackling high insurance premiums and other motoring costs.
"It's not right that people who cheat the insurance system get away with it while forcing up the price for everyone else - so we are now going after whiplash fraudsters and will keep on driving premiums down."
'Shake off reputation'
Roads Minister Robert Goodwill said: "The costs of owning and running a car are felt by millions of households and businesses across the nation. The government is determined to help keep those costs down."
Statistics from the AA show that motor insurance premiums are falling at the fastest rate since 1994 - 12.3% for an average comprehensive policy in the year to October.
James Dalton, Association of British Insurers head of motor and liability, said: "We have long called for more robust medical assessment of whiplash claimants.
"Setting up independent panels of accredited experts will help the UK shake off its reputation as the whiplash capital of Europe."
The moves have been welcomed by the Institute of Advanced Motorists, and motoring organisations the RAC and the AA.
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