Motorists and insurers alike have reacted angrily to the insurance premium tax (IPT) rise, announced in the November budget statement. The IPT figure will rise from its current level of 10% to 12% with effect from June 2017, meaning that insurance premiums will rise and motorists will again be penalised. more info…
Dog owners are renowned for putting their pets first, and it comes as no surprise that this extends to the choice of new and used cars. Owners of larger dogs have some specific requirements which enable them to better care for their animals, both in transit and off-road; in this article we look at a number of the more popular cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) that frequently appear on these owners’ driveways. more info…
When we buy a car, many of us choose a second-hand model rather than a brand new vehicle which could be delivered on trade plates. New models decrease in value quickly, and a low mileage car on a previous year’s plates can represent considerable savings. more info…
A new report has revealed that drivers in the UK spend an average of 30 hours a year stuck in traffic. In London, Europe’s most congested city, the figure rises to 101 hours, while Greater Manchester is in second place with 51 hours. The report, by transport analytics organisation INRIX, places the UK sixth in Europe for traffic congestion, behind nations including Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. more info…
The motor trade has made some exciting predictions on what the best new cars on trade plates will be in 2017. If you plan on buying a new and used car early next year, then it’s well worth taking a look at some of the most exciting models on the list, for example: more info…
There are many reasons drivers import new and used cars into the UK. For some, it’s a model, colour scheme or features that aren’t available at home, or a classic car that turns up abroad. Vehicle owners moving to the UK for work or study may want to bring their own car, for convenience. When the exchange rate is favourable, importing can represent a bargain even with the extra time it takes to sort out the paperwork. more info…
Due to the increasing number of fake blue badge holders fraudulently using disabled bays, Tesco has become the first of the large supermarket chains to use high tech devices to clamp down on these illegally parked shoppers. more info…
After a strong year for motorists, with continued growth in sales of new and used cars, and relatively low fuel prices, various factors are coming together which could see prices at the pumps rise sharply in coming weeks. more info…
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…
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