When shopping for a new and used car, reliability is high on the list for many consumers, along with fuel economy and an affordable insurance policy. The motor trade has come a long way since an exasperated John Cleese was moved to beating his broken down Mini with a stick in Fawlty Towers, today’s new and used cars, given the right care and maintenance, can generally be trusted to start in the morning and get you where you need to go. more info…
From October 1st 2017, a new set of salvage codes will come into effect, replacing four existing groups. The changes have been implemented following around two years’ worth of consultations between various key groups, including government departments, insurers, manufacturers and various other bodies within the motor trade. more info…
A tachograph is a device which monitors driving distances, speeds and duration. They play an important role in the motor trade in determining that drivers and their employers are adhering to legal requirements and laws concerning driver hours. more info…
All of us at Unicom are very very proud to have won this years prestigious award for Motor Trade Insurance Provider of the Year at the annual Car Dealer Magazines Power Award Ceremony. more info…
It’s the time of year when new and used cars as well as motorcycles from the UK hit the road in Europe. Many of us choose to enjoy a driving or riding holiday abroad, with family or friends or a solo trip. Driving on the wrong side of the road needn’t be a daunting prospect though and there are a few preparations you should take before leaving to make sure you’re both safe and legal. more info…
We are very aware within the motor trade industry about the planned changes to the current driving test requirements, from December 4, 2017, there will be a new driving test in England, Scotland and Wales. The reason for the introduction of the new test is that it is deemed to be more relevant to today’s modern driving needs. For example, the new driving test will include asking drivers to use a Sat-Nav to navigate a planned route. There are four major changes to the test released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). more info…
The law has now changed dramatically concerning buying and using child car seats. This has left many parents a little confused, as questions have been raised as to what car seat is suitable for a child? Below we explain some of the new car seat laws, and what this means in terms of buying a car seat for a child. more info…
The UK seat belt laws are straightforward to understand, but there are a number of important points and guidelines that drivers and passengers must be aware of, especially when it comes to exceptions. more info…
The iconic London taxi is having a makeover in 2017, with a new, hybrid black cab due to be rolled out across the capital city later in the year. more info…
We’ve all encountered them: drivers who put on their best ‘butter wouldn’t melt’ performance for the speed cameras, and behave like complete maniacs the rest of the time when they are safely out of view. Cutting up cyclists on corners, dangerous tailgating behind other vehicles, speeding and drink-driving are just some of the frightening issues road users encounter on a regular basis. But now, thanks to the prevalence of dash cams (which are used by around 15% of drivers in both new and used cars), there’s no escape for hot-headed law-breakers, as footage is often being recorded by the car behind them. more info…
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