Advice and Tips
Baby on board: Safe driving for mothers-to-be
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers. This week staff examiner Amanda Smith gives mothers-to-be advice on driving for work when pregnant.
Lady Gaga keep dogs calm in the car: tips for dog owners
Listening to the radio helps pet owners keep their animals amused on longer journeys and Adele, Madonna and Lady Gaga are cited as the most popular artists to keep pets happy on the move, according to a study from Confused.com.
Getting onto the road costs young drivers £4,459
The average cost of getting onto the road for the first time is now £4,459, according to research by The Co-operative Insurance.
Men still rule the wheel when driving abroad
When it comes to driving abroad it appears that men are far more likely to do the driving than women.
IAM Drive & Survive offers a helping hand at the roadside
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he gives motorists advice on what to do if your car breaks down.
Beware the online car scams
Online buying has become increasingly popular in recent years, which means more used car buyers than ever are likely to be scouring the internet for their dream car.
i-Spy still high on traditional car game popularity survey
Traditional car games like i-Spy are alive and well, according to a new survey from car hire price comparison site carhiremarket.com.
New car in September? Perhaps it's time for a new insurer too
This September will see the release of the new ‘61' car registration plate and with it comes one of the busiest months of the year for car insurance quotes.
Better deal for fuel fill-ups with AA Reward Plus card
The latest petrol price news has brought little cheer for hard-pressed families trying to manage their motoring costs, according to AA Financial Services. But drivers can make their fuel spending go further with the AA Reward Plus Visa card.
Britain’s reckless drivers more likely to be reckless online
Motorists who drive dangerously are more likely to make poor decisions online and become victims of cyber attacks, according to a new survey.
1 in 3 young people are more likely to date a car owner
If you are a 17-25 year old car owner your wheels could help you to get a date: more than 1 in 3 young adults (34%) feel that young people who can drive and have a car are more sexy than non-drivers, and more likely to get a boyfriend/girlfriend, according to a survey by Confused.com.
Drivers urged to ‘bag it, bin it!’
The Highways Agency is calling on road users to help tackle roadside litter on England’s motorways and major A roads.
Motorists drive through 278 red traffic lights a minute
Motorists are driving through 12 million red lights each month on British roads - the equivalent of running 278 red lights every minute, according to research from Direct Line Car Insurance.
Driving abroad this summer? Swot up on unusual driving rules
For the 100,000 Brits hiring a car abroad this summer, there will no doubt have been extensive preparation, seeking out the best places to visit during the great escape.
Smart app for parking nirvana
Free NCP app gives motorists instant data and integrated maps showing how to get to their final destination from any car park; developed by Mobikats, Android version available for download.