Road tax and fuel duties are currently worth in the region of 28 billion pounds to the UK government’s coffers. However, the plans to move all vehicles to electric could provide a severe hit to this revenue, based on the current tax model. more info…
With the festive season approaching many of us will be attending a party or two. However, if you’re planning to take your car or even drive it the following day; monitoring your alcohol consumption is essential. Drinking alcohol before driving any vehicle increases the chances of having an accident, it will also land you in serious trouble if over the limit and stopped by the police. We look at answering a few frequently asked questions on the subject. more info…
Motorists in the UK looking to buy new electric cars could face steeper costs in future. It has been reported that budgetary constraints could result in further cuts being made to the government’s plug-in car grant scheme, not only would this affect consumers, it would also have implications for the motor trade, including vehicle manufacturers and dealerships selling new and used electric cars. more info…
A new innovation has been introduced to the UK road network in a bid to further reduce accidents and more clearly distinguish driving lanes. The testing area is currently undergoing a huge redevelopment in a bid to improve journeys and road safety, with more than £3 million invested into the scheme. more info…
At the Eastern side of the M25 circular lies the Dartford Crossing, one of the busiest and most notorious regions of our motorway network, any motorist using this area have been subject to charges for more than 50 years! The Crossing comprises of two sections of tunnel which are used by traffic heading northwards, and the Queen Elizabeth II bridge which carries all southbound traffic, the latter was opened back in 1991 in a bid to ease congestion. more info…
Since electric and hybrid cars became a viable alternative for Britain’s roads, government and incentives have been in place to encourage drivers towards this new, more environmentally friendly technology. With a ban on sales of new diesel and petrol cars planned from the year 2040, government grants are designed to help motorists replace their new and used cars with greener models as part of an initiative to create a cleaner environment. However, MPs are urging government to be more ambitious, they said the current target of 2040 should be brought forward to 2032. more info…
Some good news for drivers and the motor trade as the Prime Minister is to confirm there will be no increase in fuel duty and the tax levied on petrol and diesel is to be frozen at 57.95 pence-per-litre. more info…
Green registration plates are already clearly visible on the roads in other countries like Norway and Canada, they’re fitted to clean electric and hydrogen vehicles. Environmentally friendly low emission cars, vans and taxis in the UK could also soon be fixing the ‘green number plate’ after the government launched a public consultation on the idea. Electric and hybrid vehicles made up 5.5% of the UK’s new car market in the first six months of 2018, compared with 4.2% during the same period in 2017. more info…
On the 5th October 1998, a young and ambitious 22-year-old called Barry Sciara started working at the offices of Unicom Insurance Services, little did we know that Unicom would never be the same again!! more info…
All motorists in the UK legally need to insure their vehicles and take out annual policies, many insurance companies also offer temporary cover. So, what exactly is temporary motor insurance, when is it useful and what do you need to know before choosing the right policy? more info…
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