It has been reported that UK motorists will be banned from using their mobile devices while driving. The new law will come into force in the year 2022, and it is hoped that this change will help reduce accidents on British roads. Drivers who are caught using their phones could face a £200 fine or six penalty points, which would also lead to increased private and motor trade insurance costs!
more info…It is time to get Christmas trees and hang decorations for the holiday season. If you purchase a real Christmas tree, you need to be prepared for the fun of transporting it. Bringing the tree home is like hauling any large object, and there is always a risk of it falling off during transit, plus it can also damage your car paint or interior.
more info…Motorists already reeling from fuel shortages and potential performance issues with E10 petrol have just received a fresh alert from the motor trade industry about a global shortage of new vehicles, the cost of buying used cars is now increasing at “unprecedented rates” normally only seen in the housing market and with certain rare classic cars.
more info…For the motorist, a breakdown on an unfamiliar road – at night and in poor weather – is one of the worst of all nightmares. A time when many of us desperately try to remember where we might have put the contact number for our breakdown recovery insurance. Or in some cases, a time of blind panic when we realise we don’t even have a breakdown insurance policy!
more info…Any new vibration, jerk, or noise emanating from your vehicle, whether accompanied by a warning light on your dashboard or not, can be very disconcerting for drivers and the passengers. Consistent sputtering movements can be particularly alarming as they may indicate a huge risk so it is extremely important to diagnose the problem right away using a motor trade expert.
more info…Each year the Car Dealer Power Awards celebrate the best businesses and products that the motor trade industry has to offer; these awards are highly prestigious, as they reflect the views of the trade professionals themselves, rather than public voting, and are the only awards handed out by this group.
more info…With petrol station forecourts making all the headlines, in this article, we look at how you can reduce the amount of fuel used to help your pocket, and fight climate change at the same time.
more info…The High Court has now granted an injunction against protesters who disrupt the M25. This latest protest is about the recent increase in gas and electricity prices, with large numbers of people concerned about what will happen if they cannot afford to pay their bills.
more info…Schoolteachers are now using a version of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, to inspire a new generation of ‘talented engineers and scientists’. The idea is to give any budding James Dyson, Dame Sarah Gilbert or Isambard Kingdom Brunel, access to a sandbox game environment in which classroom students can explore real-life National Highways Road projects.
more info…If you’re searching for a treasure trove of vintage classic European cars lightly covered in dust and general grime, well, ‘London Barn Finds’ recently offered 174 vehicles for auction that have aroused the interest of the motor trade industry.
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