On May 12th, the Sunday Times published its annual list of the UK’s richest individuals and families. Among them were several prominent names involved in various aspects of the motoring industry or motor trade. more info…
The phrase “classic car” can mean many things to different people, but often the term refers to either vintage motors which are often show worthy, or more modern vehicles that have a degree of prestige, high price or rarity. more info…
When was the last time you referred to the Highway Code? It’s the kind of question nobody likes to be asked, as it turns out that most of us could do with a refresher. more info…
For many motorists, returning to their vehicle to discover damage is upsetting and annoying. However, it can often come with the additional problem in that the perpetrator has not left a note or attempted to provide any contact details. A recent study by YourParkingSpace.com shockingly found that one in seven motorists in the UK would not leave a note after hitting someone else’s vehicle if they thought they could get away with it. more info…
Brexit, Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) is currently scheduled for October 31st, 2019. In the event of a “no deal” scenario, there are several implications for UK motorists, both those travelling to the EU for holidays or work, or for those currently resident in an EU country. The following advice has been issued by the Department for Transport and the relevant driving agencies. more info…
A new ruling by the EU could mean that all new cars sold in Europe from 2022 onwards will be fitted with speed limiters. more info…
You don’t have to be in the motor trade to know how costly driving can be. Not only do you need to pay out for your car fuel, road tax, MOT and your annual insurance policy, if you drive through the centre of London between 07.00 and 18.00 on a weekday, you also have to pay the city’s congestion charge of £11.50 per day. What’s more, from Monday 8th April 2019, motorists entering London’s newly created Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) at any time of day or night will be charged extra if their vehicles don’t meet stringent emissions standards. So, what do you need to know about the new ULEZ and how can you avoid paying the extra fee? more info…
Our Highway Code currently provides a wealth of information about where it is legal to park or wait in your vehicle, and has specific rules and regulations governing parking at night, enforcement and related matters. For a full description of the various UK laws and rules, please refer to sections 238 to 252 of the code. more info…
Last year several driving laws were introduced to improve road safety, and more new rules are expected to follow throughout 2019 in addition to those new laws already in place or coming soon. more info…
Both new and used cars can suffer from tyre punctures, although they are statistically more likely to occur when your tyres are old and the rubber is wearing thin. more info…
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