Advice and Tips
Direct Debit and abolition of the tax disc
The government is changing the law in 2014 to reduce tax administration costs and burdens associated with vehicle tax.
Brits haggle "hard"
Are we turning into a nation of hagglers? According to new research analysis from Sainsbury’s Bank Loans, more people are haggling over the cost of cars.
Independent garage scheme urges motorists to make their voices heard
Motorists are being given the chance to have their voices heard by nationwide independent garage scheme Trust My Garage. The organisation has launched a customer feedback section on its website, and is encouraging motorists to post comments about its member garages they visit for a service, repair or MOT.
Care is key to saving money behind the wheel
More than a quarter of drivers who fail to take care of their car keys could end up in a costly jam, research suggests.
Skanska takes to the radio with safety message
Multinational construction firm Skanska have collaborated with Radio Airtime Media in a campaign that reminds drivers to pay extra care to those working on our roads.
Ford trains first young drivers as Ford Driving Skills for Life kicks off
Ford Driving Skills for Life, Ford’s free young driver training programme was launched in the UK last week, with major events in London and Manchester.
Porsche owners just love those optional extras
New analysis from HPI Spec Check, a unique valuation service providing factory fitted options data, reveals that Porsche buyers are the most likely to spend big on the options list.
Your car, your responsibility
We all take responsibility for the food and drink we put in our bodies, but a new study has shown that motorists shy away from taking charge of which oil goes into their car’s engine.
Online payments don’t offer protection from used car fraudsters
HPI reports a growing number of buyers whose fingers have been burned by the ‘virtual car seller’ scam. Used car buyers mistakenly think that online payment systems, such as Google Wallet, will protect them if they get taken in by a fraudster.
Research reveals public’s motorway safety concerns towards all-lane running
The Government might be putting plans in place towards easing congestion on the motorways for all-lane running, but new research commissioned by car finance specialist Car Loan 4U has revealed that a large percentage of UK motorists believe using the hard shoulder as an extra lane would be unsafe.
Volvo and Reevoo reassures car buyers with real customer reviews
Premium car manufacturer Volvo has turned to social commerce expert Reevoo to incorporate opinions from its own customers into its online experience.
Motorists in austerity Britain put economy first
Cash-strapped motorists plan to put economy ahead of every other factor for their next car purchase, according to a new report by car running cost experts CAP Automotive.
Motorists urged to take 'safety first approach
Motorists who are in the dark about changing driving conditions caused by the clocks going back in October are being urged to take a ‘safety first’ approach to their journeys by countrywide independent garage scheme Trust My Garage.
Don’t get stung by an insurance write-off
HPI urges used car buyers to protect themselves against the threat of purchasing a potential death trap masquerading as a bargain.
Many parents unaware that their child’s car seat is incorrectly installed
New research into parents’ knowledge of car seat safety shows that 78% believe their seat to be correctly installed, in contrast to figures from the AA stating that only around 50% of car seats are properly installed, revealing that many parents are unaware that their child’s seat could be putting them in danger.