Advice and Tips
Two thirds of Brits changing their motoring habits
Two thirds of Brits (67 per cent) admit record fuel prices coupled with the rising cost of car insurance have taken their toll on their attitudes to motoring, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.
DVLA reminds motorists of new motor insurance law
The DVLA in conjunction with the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) and the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) are reminding drivers that a new law to be rolled out in late Spring will mean that they must keep their vehicle insured unless they have notified the DVLA that is it is being kept off the road.
Motorists urged to make regular safety checks
Having withstood one of the harshest winters in around 30 years, motorists are being encouraged by Sainsbury's Car Insurance to check that their cars remain roadworthy before setting off on even the shortest journey.
Car theft hot spots
This week, the media has highlighted several exclusive London postcodes as hotspots for car theft. Areas such as Chelsea, Belgravia and West Kensington have seen some of the highest rates of car theft in the UK, according to the research.
Parents need to teach children road safety
One in ten parents know a child who has been knocked over by traffic, new research shows. However many parents and children are still putting themselves at risk, with one in three parents and nearly one in ten children admitting they cross the road while talking on phones, texting or listening to an iPod/MP3 player.
Child benefit loss threat to company car drivers
Thousands of company car drivers will lose Child Benefit payments worth thousands of pounds when changes to tax rules push them into the 40% tax bracket according to CAP, the car price experts.
Churchill Insurance warns drivers of cold snap danger
Motorists are putting themselves and pedestrians in jeopardy this winter through poor visibility, according to research from Churchill Car Insurance. Drivers could also run the risk of being uninsured for theft, with half of motorists surveyed admitting to leaving their car running to defrost and returning indoors leaving their car attended.
Pothole power to the people
With the harsh wintry conditions the UK has been experiencing and the heavy snowfall before Christmas, many councils should have already started to prepare for extensive pothole repairs in their local areas.
Tyres can suffer a ‘hole’ lot of damage following cold snap
Drivers are being advised by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, that they can minimise the damaging effects of driving over potholes by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.
Don’t let your heart rule your head this plate change
With the March plate change just around the corner, many people will be taking steps to upgrade their existing car for something fresh off the production line. In turn, the used car market will enjoy a boost from part exchange or privately sold cars hitting the classified ads, making this a good time for used car buyers to find the car of their dreams.
Good driving part of pollution solution
Research by the IAM shows that toxins in exhaust fumes other have fallen by 80 per cent since their peak in 1990 and that today’s new lorries are quieter than 1970’s cars.
Don’t give your air-con the cold shoulder this winter
A blast of cool air may be the last thing on motorists’ minds in this winter, but drivers are warned that keeping their air conditioning permanently off during cooler months risks storing up trouble for later in the year.
Tips to make your fuel go further
With petrol and diesel prices soaring to new highs and a possible further rise in April, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer.
Delaying car insurance renewals can cost you money
New analysis by moneysupermarket.com has found that British motorists who delayed renewing their car insurance until the last minute in 2010 cost themselves 44 pence for every day they failed to renew as prices rocketed by a massive 31 per cent last year.
Big brother is watching East-End commuters
RoadPilot is warning motorists to take extra care when driving into London via the A13 from this morning, following the introduction of a sophisticated new average speed camera network.