Advice and Tips
Over 200 car models exempt from London’s Congestion Charge
Motorists who need to drive in to central London but who would prefer not to pay the £12 per day congestion charge now have a choice of over 200 eco-friendly cars which qualify for a 100% discount from charge under the Greener Vehicle Discount scheme.
Avoid Easter roadside misery with pre-travel tyre checks
With motoring organisations predicting that this Easter break will be one of the busiest on the roads for several years, drivers are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting off to avoid any roadside misery and unnecessary additional expense.
Highway Code celebrates 80 years on the road
The first edition was published on 14 April 1931 in a bid to cut down on the number of accidents taking place on Britain's roads. Despite the fact there were just 2.3 million motor vehicles at the time, over 7,000 people were killed in road accidents that year.
Caravan tyre check vital this Easter to stay safe on the road
A high proportion of the 2 million or so caravan owners will be taking to the road for the first time this year over the Easter period and many owners will not carry out basic safety checks to ensure a trouble free break says Protyre, the UK’s leading independent tyre dealer network.
Tracker warns of dangers of selling your car privately
Thieves posing as potential buyers of an Audi RS4 robbed the owner and a friend at gunpoint in their London home, before driving off in the £27,000 vehicle.
Potholed roads put overloaded cars at risk this Easter
Thousands of drivers will be compromising passenger safety by overloading their cars this Easter, according to research from breakdown service Britannia Rescue.
How to clock a clocked car
Following HPI’s recent announcement that one in 17 cars have been clocked in the UK, Netcars.com, the UK’s fastest growing car sales website, is offering motorists tips and advice on how to avoid being scammed.
Updated pressure and load advice issued to caravan owners
TyreSafe has issued an update to its popular caravan tyre safety leaflet giving revised axle load and tyre inflation pressure tables for caravan owners.
Motoring in a foreign land made easier with TomTom Assist
Driving on the wrong side of the road, traffic signs make no sense and the kids are making a racket on the back seat – all stressful ingredients that could lead drivers into danger.
Motorists search online but still won’t buy online, says Manheim
Motorists lack the confidence to buy a car online, research by Manheim Auctions has revealed. Despite spending an average of 18 hours online researching a car before they make a purchase, taking the plunge and buying online is still a step too far.
Tesco launches Tesco Cars
Tesco has announced the launch of Tesco Cars, a brand new online service giving customers direct access to thousands of great value, well maintained, independently checked used cars, without the hassle, stress or sales pressure typically associated with the industry.
Clocked nearly new cars a danger for dealers
As the BBC puts the spotlight on the rising threat of car clocking, HPI is warning dealers that the reality is far greater than reported.
Toyota Hybrid Challenge - how low can you go?
Rising prices have made fuel economy a hot topic, so it’s perfect timing for Toyota to be promoting the benefits of its hybrids – present and future.
Experience Paul Swift’s Precision Driving course
Paul Swift Precision Driving Limited offers the ultimate experience day, including J turns and parallel parking with a difference.
UK drivers reveal top motorway dangers
A survey carried out by breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist revealed that UK motorists believe tailgating is the most serious offence committed on a motorway with 85% saying it causes highly dangerous situations.