Advice and Tips
Car dealer launches innovative driving school programme
Stoneacre, the 29 site dealer group, have officially announced the launch of their free driving school programme following a successful trial.
Shopping around for cheaper fuel could be a waste of time and money
With fuel prices predicted to be on the increase again, research commissioned by Gocompare.com found that as many as 6 million UK drivers could end up wasting money by driving out of their way to find cheaper petrol or diesel.
Stay pumped up to avoid tyre failures
As the heatwave continues ahead of the great summer get-away, drivers are being reminded about the need to make sure their tyres are properly inflated, to avoid temperature induced tyre failures.
Who'd have a Scooby-Doo? Souped up Subaru drivers safest on the road
The Subaru is shaking off its image as a ‘boy racer' classic. According to analysis by MoneySupermarket, drivers of the Japanese brand are the least likely to make a claim for an ‘at fault' accident on their car insurance.
A guide to greener driving
Your choice of car, fuel and your style of driving, can all have a real affect on the environment. But, GEM Motoring Assist believes that if we all adopt a more ‘green’ approach to driving, we could make a difference for the better.
Don’t give cash for cars AA warns buyers
Twenty per cent of used car buyers would pay three quarters of the value of a car in cash to secure a potential dream purchase.
A third of motorists think the minimum age for drivers should be increased
As the RAC Foundation releases a study on young driver safety ahead of the Government publishing a consultation on the issue, leading vehicle remarketing company, British Car Auctions (BCA) provides insight from UK motorists on the minimum age of drivers.
Autocar Start: the smart way forward for young drivers
Autocar, in a unique partnership with Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, smart, Carrot Insurance and Zurich, launches an innovative and cost-effective new safer driving initiative for learner drivers – Autocar Start.
Drink driving towards higher insurance premiums
With the British summer having finally arrived, many Brits will be firing up their barbeques and enjoying the warmer weather with a glass or two, but being caught over the limit behind the wheel could significantly increase the cost of car insurance premiums, let alone put yours and others' safety at risk warns MoneySupermarket.
Outstanding finance top risk for used car buyers
Channel 5’s Cowboy Traders has put the spotlight on the risks of buying used cars, highlighting that outstanding finance is a key concern for buyers and sellers alike.
Brits set to go topless this summer
The UK might not be able to boast Mediterranean temperatures during the summer months, but this isn't deterring motorists from ‘taking their tops off' - come rain or shine.
Car body shop issues alloy wheel warning
Essex Motorists could be driving potential death traps caused by the so-called “pothole plague” – that’s the view of Fix Auto Dagenham, a member of the country’s fastest growing vehicle body repair network.
New calls for drivers to check engine oil regularly
Advanced engine technology means today’s cars are exceptionally reliable and can go further than ever between trips to the workshop.
Take control of the car buying process
Buying a car can be an overwhelming and daunting process. Knowing the difference between a good deal and a rip-off usually requires you to have done your research, while the clever tactics of the salesman can lure us into parting with a lot more of our hard-earned money than we might have expected.
Are drivers aware of cyclists?
In the past few years road cycling has increased in popularity, with the current economic climate, and the increase in commuting costs, more and more people are turning to cycling.