Advice and Tips
Driving with one hand on the wheel - A fatal distraction?
A new academic report reveals that motorists who drive whilst eating at the wheel see their reaction times doubled.
British motorists don't know their limits
British motorists do not know the legal speed limits on UK roads when tested and are paying heavily for their ignorance.
‘Mondeo man’ still king of the road
The average Ford Mondeo covers more distance on UK roads than any other vehicle, racking up over 15,000 miles annually, nearly 600 more than the next most-used car, the Volvo S80.
A nation of prang and runners?
Research released by car insurance expert Confused.com reveals that careless car parking has led to £1.3bn worth of damage.
Clocked cars are a growing threat to used buyers
Consumers need to protect themselves from the risk of buying a clocked car, warns vehicle history expert HPI.
Giving up smoking could be good news for motorists’ pockets
As smokers think about using National No Smoking Day (14th March 2012) as the inspiration to give up, leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) is providing a further incentive for motorists who smoke.
UK motorists compile 2012 motoring wishlist
A survey commissioned by Be Wiser Insurance has seen UK drivers compile a motoring wishlist for 2012:
Record fuel prices needn’t add ‘pressure’ to motorists
As fuel prices reach record levels, TyreSafe is reminding motorists that correctly inflated tyres have the extra benefit of increasing a car’s fuel efficiency as well as providing maximum safety and prolonging tyre life.
Road signs - six of the best tips from the IAM
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he is advising on road signs.
Motorists ‘switch off' after just eleven minutes behind the wheel
Brits' love affair with technology could be attributing to more accidents on the road according to new research out today which found that a lack of mental stimulation has led to a worrying one in eight motorists (13 per cent) having an accident or near miss whilst driving.
First year of driving poses risk for new licence holders
Motorists driving within the first year after passing their driving test are considerably more likely to obtain a conviction or make a claim than when learning, according to new research.
Motorists still wasting money on automatic car insurance renewals
Motorists are wasting nearly £2.8 billion each year by staying loyal to their existing car insurer, and not shopping around for a better deal at renewal time, says MoneySupermarket.com.
Diesel price is no burning issue for Viezu
Diesel prices have reached new record levels but beleaguered motorists needn’t be hit in the pocket thanks to Blue Optimize, a fuel saving tuning service from Viezu Technologies which can slash fuel bills by up to 15 per cent.
Jeep Compass disappoints, Honda Civic impresses
Euro NCAP starts 2012 with the release of two new vehicles. Interestingly, these results unmistakably highlight the step forwards made in the market place by some car manufacturers and the lack of progress by others.
Icy as you go: Keeping yourself safe this winter
The winter period brings much joy to many children, as schools have a holiday and Father Christmas does his rounds, but for many, the season brings increased risk of personal injury. Such injuries often occur as a result of inclement weather, so what can you do to keep safe this winter?