Advice and Tips
Savvy motorists won't be fuelled by new motor legislation
From June, British motorists will need to be aware of a new law called Continuous Insurance Enforcement which comes into force making it illegal to own a motor vehicle without valid insurance unless it has been declared off road.
How did the Brit cross the road?
Stop, look and listen: the three words that used to be drilled in to children every time they cross the road are now ignored by almost two thirds (64 per cent) of British adults according to new research.
Spring showers create hazardous roads
The weekend weather forecast promises a break in the warm, sunny conditions the UK has enjoyed for the last month. The thundery showers we’re expecting won’t just be an inconvenient end to a prolonged bout of sun worshipping: they’ll also create hazardous road situations that drivers should prepare themselves for.
Appreciate depreciation HPI warns used car buyers
Vehicle information expert HPI is urging used car buyers to make sure they factor in the depreciation of a vehicle when considering a purchase, as this could save them thousands of pounds when it’s time to sell it on.
Research dispels myth of why bird droppings damage paint
Research from Autoglym, the UK’s leading car care experts, suggests that the familiar sight of car bodywork ‘etched’ by bird droppings are not the result of any corrosive property in the deposit, as is commonly believed.
Hay fever hell forces eyes wide shut for UK drivers
With pollen at its worst over coming months, sufferers could be driving more than nine million miles with their eyes shut, with a bad bout of sneezing seriously impairing driving.
Are classics owners’ gambling with safety?
Research shows that classic vehicle owners planning on touring could be gambling with their safety by not making sure their insurance policies cover them in the event of a breakdown.
Some still missing out on car DIY upturn
Car DIY is on the increase, thanks no doubt in part to the financial squeeze, but an unnecessary fear of the unknown is preventing simple cost-saving DIY amongst many motorists, according to STP, the engine care and fuel additives specialist.
Plan ahead for a safer spring getaway
The extra bank holiday next week, coupled with some unseasonably pleasant weather paves the way for a Great British getaway this weekend and, with tens of thousands hitting the road for an early summer break, motorists should be sure to pay attention to basic vehicle maintenance before they set out.
The ‘legitimate’ clocker
In today’s modern consumer marketplace, most buyers would consider themselves savvy to the tricks con-merchants use to pull the wool over their eyes. However, even the most confident buyer is powerless against a practically untraceable, and perfectly legal, activity.
Williams & Kates likely to drive British icons
Drivers called Kate or William (aged 28-40) are more likely to get behind the wheel of a Mini (Kate) or a Rover (William) than the average British motorist, according to a study of 8 million drivers in the UK.
Don’t risk your car insurance by ‘fronting’
Parents with children who drive are breaking the law by "fronting" on their car insurance to cut costs, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Be prepared for Bank Holiday breakdowns
Breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to ‘Be Prepared’ for the busy bank holiday weekends. The ‘boy scout’ approach could not only save you holiday heartache but also lots of money too.
‘Super jams' warning for millions of Brits
Despite warnings about unprecedented chaos on the roads, motorists plan to cover an average distance of 220 miles across the country over the double whammy of Bank Holidays - the equivalent of London to Middlesbrough, according to new research.
Men twice as likely as women to crash car due to distractions
Men are twice as likely to be distracted by kissing or reading a newspaper while driving a car than women, new research has shown.