Advice and Tips
£120k McLaren supercar branded ‘bargain buy’
Canny car buyers might not necessarily consider McLaren supercars a “bargain”, but specialist funder Oracle Finance thinks the 12C could have become just that.
Motorists don’t know their dipsticks from their coolant
Only a minority of motorists now know all the main components under their car bonnet and many drivers are stumped before they’ve even got the bonnet open.
Driving safety tops list of parental concerns
Fear of their children being injured in a serious car crash tops the list of parents’ concerns, according to the findings of an ABI survey.
New cars up to 25% cheaper to run than used
Buying a new car could be more cost effective than a used one, with cheaper running and insurance costs saving motorists up to 25 per cent in the first year, according to analysis from MoneySuperMarket.com.
Millions of motorists ignoring the risks and drinking the morning after the night before
New research suggests that millions of motorists in the UK are putting the lives of other road users at risk and could face losing their driving licence because they are driving the morning after a drinking session.
A nation of middle lane hoggers
The South East of England is the country’s middle lane hogging hot spot, according to a new study by Direct Line Car Insurance.
Parents urged to put tyre safety at the top of the class
With schools across the UK set to return after the summer holidays, parents preparing for the daily school run are being reminded about the importance of checking that their car tyres are safe and legal.
Car manufacturer sites rely on content websites to catch consumers before they decide
Manufacturer websites play a limited role in the early stages of the car buying process as consumers favour automotive content sites.
Footballers’ favourite cars
The Range Rover is the most popular car with Premiership footballers, according to research by Oracle Finance.
‘Warm-weather drinkers’ endangering UK roads
More than half (54%) of drink drivers offend during the summer months, according to new research from Confused.com.
One in three young Brits have taken a ‘selfie’ while driving
Ford research for its acclaimed Driving Skills for Life programme has revealed that young Brit drivers are the most likely to take a ‘selfie’ while at the wheel.
Don’t get caught out by the new tax disc law
As of 1 October 2014, the Driving Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) will make the widely publicised move from paper tax discs to online. Vehicle information provider, HPI, is warning dealers to ensure they don’t get caught out with fines for a car they no longer have on their forecourts.
The motoring tourist traps in Europe
British tourists could face bills or fines that run into the thousands as almost one in 10 (9%) will go on a self-drive holiday this year and may unknowingly set off without the correct insurance, breakdown cover or equipment.
Nearly one third of motorists would consider leaving the scene after damaging another vehicle
A new poll, commissioned by ContractHireAndLeasing.com, found that a shocking 30% say they would consider leaving the scene of an accident after only causing minor damage. Another 4% said they would leave even if extensive damage was caused.
Car clubs cash boost
Car clubs are set to receive a £500,000 boost to drive forward their work, Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced.