All motorists are keen to avoid unexpected fines for driving past a speed camera over the legal speed limit. Speeding can also incur penalty points on your driving licence, this could raise the cost of your insurance policy, and make it more difficult to hire a car amongst other issues! more info…
When it comes to buying new and used cars you will often see adverts offering cars that have been Cat C or D (amended to Cat S or N) insurance claims, or have been written off by insurers. This can set alarm bells ringing for some, in this article we will explain changes to some categories and how buying such a car can often be a cheaper alternative to many offers in the marketplace, possibly providing you with years of happy and safe motoring. more info…
Motorhome drivers often take along an alternative mode of transport to use when they reach their destination, since a bulky motorhome isn’t the most practical vehicle for sightseeing trips or popping to the local shops. Bicycles and mopeds are popular choices but it’s increasingly common to see a motorhome towing a small car. more info…
The prospect of owning a hybrid or electric vehicle is starting to tempt more owners of new and used cars to make the switch. more info…
When speed cameras were initially introduced to the UK, drivers of new and used cars soon learned to spot the cameras and road markings. Slowing down through areas covered by cameras breaks the flow of traffic, and can cause accidents when a car slows rapidly, which does little to discourage speeding and road safety. more info…
Whilst there’s a long list of criteria for your car to pass its MOT, these features might not actually be the highest on your list of personal priorities. And many of these ‘bonus’ features, such as air conditioning, don’t even get checked in an MOT or a typical service, so might well need some TLC. more info…
The UK as a rule has mild winters, without the extreme low temperatures and heavy snowfalls experienced in other parts of the world. Changing over to winter tyres for part of the year is not compulsory as it is in some countries, but opinion is divided within the motor trade, and drivers as to whether this is a good idea. more info…
Even the world’s greatest drivers need to know when to leave the car keys on the side and dial for a cab instead. Calculating risk is all part of the motor trade, but this is a risk that’s never worth taking: driving under the influence is dangerous for you and other road users. But not everyone is completely clear on what the legal quantities are for driving after alcohol, so read on to make sure that you know your limits. more info…
Littering is a serious problem in the UK, with the equivalent of 200,000 sacks of rubbish dropped every year. As well as spoiling beauty spots and harming wildlife, dropped rubbish is a potential hazard to other motorists, and costly to the taxpayer. more info…
The Law
Under the Children and Families Act of 2015 it was made an offence to smoke in a private vehicle when carrying passengers under 18 years of age. The law does not apply to those vehicles without any passengers, and smoking an e-cigarette is not against the law. more info…
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