The number of complaints continue to increase in relation to cloned vehicle registration plates. It has recently been reported that over 1,100 motorists contacted the DVLA in just a single month during 2020 to report that their vehicle had been linked to an offence they did not commit.
more info…UK drivers waste around 4 days of their life every year just looking for somewhere to park. Motorists will persevere with this hideous driving challenge to avoid a hefty parking fine waiting for us on the window screen upon our return.
more info…If you’re old enough to remember Scalextric, you may be excited to hear about a brand-new scheme soon being planned for the UK, with initial trials starting in the West Midlands. The scheme involves using ‘Scalextric-style’ engineering in our roads within the next 2 years.
more info…Now the UK and EU have come to an agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, we have provided an overview of what will be needed if driving in the EU/EEA countries from the 1st, January 2021.
more info…Reducing emissions helps meet targets for climate-change and improve overall air quality, so MoT testing is to be made stricter, with all vehicles having to comply with tough emission tests and inspections of safety systems according to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
more info…The UK Treasury is once again looking towards taxing road use by each vehicle as one solution to recovering the billions of pounds currently raised by fuel-duty revenue, this money will almost certainly be lost after the 2030 ban of diesel and petrol vehicles come into force.
more info…Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) are used to close off roads to motor traffic and reallocate the space to walkers and cyclists, the scheme has been somewhat controversial, with suggestions they have made congestion even worse.
more info…In this article we look at common driving habits many motorists do without realising, unfortunately, some of these actions could be causing costly damage to your vehicle.
more info…Buyers of new and used cars have a lot of financial decisions to make before committing to a purchase. As well as the cost of the vehicle itself, prospective new owners must consider fuel economy, running costs, and the price of annual road tax.
more info…According to GOV.UK, the transport sector is the UK’s largest producer of emissions accounting for 34% of the UK’s total carbon emissions in 2019.
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