Keeping dogs safe in cars

Brown and Black Dog on Yellow Car

Expert shares the essential safety items you should have when driving with your dog

Whether you take your four-legged friend to work with you, or you're packing the van to head on a pup-friendly staycation - travelling with our dogs in tow is often a given.

Yet van drivers risk a fine of up to £5,000 for not safely securing dogs while driving, and you can also end up with nine points on your licence and invalidated insurance.

Recent research by Volkswagen...