As a motorist in the UK you’ll almost certainly have noticed your vehicle’s windscreen and windows misting up in the winter weather conditions. However, rule 229 of the Highway Code states that you must make sure that all your car’s windows have been thoroughly demisted before you drive away. Not only will you be breaking the law if you fail to do this, you could have an accident because your view of the road is impaired – and you might find your future insurance policy premiums increase dramatically as a result. more info… →

Online scams have been around since the early days of the internet. Today, email, websites, and social media are all used in attempts to deceive members of the public into parting with their personal details and hard earnt money. more info… →

Unfortunately, we all seem to live life at 100mph today, which makes it all too easy for a small lapse in concentration. We look at some practical tips and some simple steps for drivers to take if you lock your keys inside the car. more info… →

If you have bought a new car within the last ten years, it’s highly likely to be fitted with ESP. All cars currently being manufactured in the EU come with the system as standard following a 2014 ruling. As the motor trade is constantly adding new systems with different acronyms, we look at what ESP is, and do you need it? more info… →

All new and used cars in the UK are placed into car insurance groups which play a major part in determining your insurance policy premium, the system is set up and monitored by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). There are currently 50 different groups reflecting the wide range of vehicles available. When the system was first introduced back in the 1970s, there were only nine available classes, but this expanded to 20 by 1992, and then to the current number in 2006. All cars registered in 1996 or later are now placed into one of these 50 groups, while earlier vehicles are placed at an insurer’s own discretion. more info… →

“Sale or Return” (SoR) is a relatively common way that sellers can take advantage of the increased marketing and promotional power of a motor trader or dealership to sell a vehicle on their behalf. It is also often used within the motor trade itself, where both new and used cars can be moved between traders to take advantage of factors such as location and availability to match clients with vehicles and so on. more info… →