The Motor Insurance Database (MID) is the only central record of all insured vehicles in the UK and is updated over 10,000 times an hour. As one of the most important tools to ensure that only insured vehicles are driven on our roads, the MID is used by the police and the DVLA to enforce motor insurance law. more info…
When asked to name the biggest danger on Britain’s roads, many of us think of motorists who use mobile phones to talk or text while driving, over and above more traditional issues like drink driving. As well as calls and texts, drivers have been spotted surfing the internet, playing games, or taking pictures with mobile phones while in motion. Leisure, commuter and motor trade drivers are all guilty of committing the offence. more info…
Jeremy Clarkson’s all new TV show, The Grand Tour is set to air in November on Amazon Prime. more info…
The motor trade industry can be a confusing one and even more so when it comes to choosing a car based on the best type of fuel to use. There is just so much choice out there and different fuels will suit different lifestyles. Your preferred choice of fuel will also have an impact when you choose to browse new and used cars with the intent of buying one, based on fuel economy and efficiency. more info…
The sales of used cars within the UK has increased by 8 percent in the first six months of 2016. From January through to June, there has been a staggering total of over 4 million used cars sold. These statistics were collated by SMMT, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. more info…
In today’s modern motoring world the classic car still holds a special place in all our hearts because of its nostalgia and heritage. The car industry is full of classic cars but many individuals believe that a classic car is unaffordable and that the insurance policy for such a car will be high, but this is simply not true. more info…
Everyone does it at one point or another. The car window comes down and your arm ends up “catching a few rays”. It’s one of the pleasures of driving in the sun, however a new study has shown the perils of this with alarming statistics including sunburn, accidents and an increased risk of melanoma to the right side of the body. more info…
The UK government’s decision to scrap vehicle tax discs has cost an estimated £93 million in the year from March 2015. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is a considerable earner for the government, with revenues close to 6 billion pounds, but these latest figures will come as a blow, especially given gains made in other areas of the industry. more info…
While many industries continue to experience slowdowns and even declining sales thanks to the general economic situation, the British car industry is growing and experiencing record sales. 2015 was the best year to date for sales of new cars across the country, and early figures suggest that 2016 could even surpass those record levels. In this article we look at the top 10 cars that punters are parting with the cash and being driven round with trade plates on. more info…
Most drivers will keep to the schedule set out in their car’s service book while a car is new to keep the warranty valid. However, when the warranty expires, many of us stop bothering to stick to the service intervals! more info…
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