Overtaking is one of the most dangerous manoeuvres you can carry out on the road and it’s not taught as part of the driving test. Many drivers find the idea of overtaking daunting or are unsure how to do it safely, while some drivers will never attempt to do it at all. more info…
Motorists face yet more misery at the pumps as petrol and diesel costs have both risen in July. After a month of respite in June when prices generally fell, petrol has risen by an average of just over 1.5 pence per litre, with diesel also up by around 1p. more info…
A software company that specialises in motor vehicle insurance fraud has warned of a rising trend in the way criminals and fraudsters are causing motorists to have ‘intentional’ accidents, leading to expensive insurance policy pay-outs. more info…
A new survey carried out by and insurance provider has suggested that more than seven out of ten respondents would be happy for penalty points to be given to drivers failing to wear a seat belt. The recent poll surveyed around 2,000 adults throughout the UK to determine their views on whether such penalties would be acceptable. more info…
Most owners of new and used cars choose not to work on their own vehicles, we generally instruct a motor trade garage or dealer to perform repairs, replacements, and servicing on our behalf. However, it is possible to carry out many routine maintenance tasks at home, like oil changes for example, although you may need to invest in some tools and materials to do so. more info…
The ‘All-Party Parliamentary Group for British Bioethanol’ (APPGBB) have launched a UK campaign for the introduction of E10 fuel, this is a grade of fuel consisting of 90% petrol and 10% ethanol. more info…
With more and more electrically powered new and used cars on our roads every year, there are concerns that the UK charging infrastructure is not keeping up with demand; potentially putting drivers at risk. more info…
New proposals announced by the Government could lead to much stiffer penalties for motorists who leave their engines running when they are parked by the side of the road. more info…
Anyone driving a vehicle with a roaring exhaust could soon find themselves in trouble, as the government are now testing acoustic cameras. In this article, we look at how this new technology works, what vehicle noise laws are currently in place, and how it will affect the motor trade? more info…
If thinking about the state of the environment gets you so stressed that you want to run yourself a bubble bath and light a scented candle, well, you might just want to think twice about that. The bubble bath is fine, but the candle could be bringing air pollution into your home at triple the level (up to 99 micrograms per cubic metre) than you might experience standing at a busy roadside in London (21µg/m3). more info…
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