Simple answer is you can get insurance for almost anything today. Alloy wheel insurance is no different, it will cover drivers in the event of any unexpected damage to one or more of their precious wheel rims, like scraping a kerb or hitting a deep pothole when out an about.
more info…The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has left everybody deeply saddened, and our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.
more info…The motor trade industry will be interested to learn from recent council figures recorded in 2021; more than 20,000 used vehicles were left totally abandoned and had to be removed and disposed of throughout the UK.
more info…Rules in the Highway Code suggest drivers should take a break after every 2 hours, this includes all private, business and motor trade drivers. If you’re feeling especially tired, the code also recommends having caffeinated drinks and resting for a minimum of at least 15 minutes before setting off again.
more info…As many of us start travelling abroad again for the first time in a while, families will have noticed another significant increase in their costs, recent studies have revealed vehicle rental prices throughout Europe have skyrocketed since the Covid 19 pandemic, some of the UKs favourite holiday destinations have seen some costs double.
more info…According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car registrations in the UK fell by 9.0% to reach 112,162 units in July 2022 to 112,162 units, the fifth consecutive month of decline. although the monthly fall is the smallest recorded in 2022.
more info…Putting the wrong fuel in a car, whether it’s petrol or diesel is something many motorists will always worry about happening to them, ok, maybe not drivers of electric vehicles. Most of us tend to put the world to rights in our mind while filling up at our local petrol station, maybe just thinking about what coffee to buy, unfortunately it only takes a second to make the mistake if you’re not paying full attention, and the consequences can be both financial and personal embarrassment once it happens.
more info…In January 2022, we wrote an article about some of the UK’s proposed changes coming into effect that would impact both private, and motor trade industry drivers of new and used vehicles. Driving laws and the highway code are always subject to change by our government, it’s advisable to keep up to date, regularly check and carry out your own research before setting of on any journey, especially if you want to avoid having an awkward conversation with your local insurance broker about the policy you currently have in place.
more info…Motorists currently struggling to afford the cost of putting fuel into new and used cars may be heartened to hear officialdom has been investigating the whole fuel-price saga. In June 2022, following prompting by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) committed to an urgent review of the UK’s volatile fuel market, their report was published on 08 July.
more info…Extreme heat and sunshine are a fact of life for much of the UK, but it’s not just about dealing with sweaty summers, extended daylight hours, and all that annoying sunshine. These factors combined also increase the risk of suffering from dehydration, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke when spending too much time outdoors.
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