The catalytic converter has been mandatory on new petrol cars manufactured in the UK since 1993, almost all new and used cars on the road will have one fitted as standard. So, what does it do, why is it increasingly becoming a target for thieves, and what can you do to prevent it?
more info…Under the European Union (EU) labelling system which became mandatory in Britain in September 2019, standard unleaded petrol became known as ‘E5’, indicating it contains up to 5% renewable ethanol, or bioethanol.
more info…UK Petrol prices continue to fall, with reports of some petrol stations already offering petrol at less than £1 a litre.
more info…The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) currently operates within Central London but, from October 2021 it will expand to an area bounded by the A406 North Circular Road and the A205 South Circular Road.
more info…It has been announced by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, that we now have a 6 month period to book MOT tests If your car, motorbike or van is due to have one. more info…
No business in the United Kingdom has been untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been described by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as, “the worst public health crisis for a generation.”
more info…This spring will see the opening of a key section of the Highways England’s biggest road project – the A14 bypass from Cambridge to Huntingdon – which is part of the Strategic Road Network Scheme.
more info…Several UK cities are set to introduce new “clean air zones”, with accompanying charges for motorists during the forthcoming year.
Motorways have been part of the driving experience for motorists in the UK since the M1 opened in 1959. The motorway system was designed to allow high speed long distance travel and keep vehicles moving but increases in the number of vehicles on the roads has resulted in our motorways often being congested, with traffic sitting at a standstill or moving slowly. more info…
The DVLA is sending out a clear message to all new and used car owners, the campaign is ‘tax it or lose it’ for any driver taking a chance on not paying their vehicle tax. Anyone found guilty of not paying their road tax will either be clamped, receive a fine, or lose their vehicle altogether. more info…
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