Advice and Tips
How much could you save on your fuel bill?
Following the recent hike in fuel duty and VAT rates, IAM Drive & Survive announced reductions to the cost of its Ecolution eco-driver training course, as a means for fleet managers and business drivers to reduce running costs.
Fuel price rise adds ‘pressure’ to beleaguered motorists
Motorists feeling the pinch from the New Year fuel price rise could cut their fuel bills and increase their safety on the road by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.
Cheapest car insurance not always the best option
British motorists need to be aware of exactly what their ‘fully comprehensive' car insurance will cover them for, and shop around for the best priced policy for their needs, says moneysupermarket.com.
Don’t take undue risks on used car deals to avoid VAT
The New Year has brought with it the dreaded rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20%, which means those planning a major purchase – such as used car buyers – could be tempted to look for ways to avoid a bumper price tag.
UK motorists to champion nation’s best garages
Motor Codes, the self-regulatory body that oversees the activity of over 6,500 service and repair centres, has launched its nationwide Golden Garages competition for 2011.
Keep your eyes on the road for potholes
The harsh winter is already bringing out a nasty rash of potholes on Britain's crumbling roads which are set to wreak havoc on cars and lead to a corresponding rash of insurance claims.
Beware unbeatable car hire offers
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), the trade body for the UK car rental industry, is advising customers to take extra care when confronted with cheap deals on the Internet or in the press.
Steer clear of a flat battery
With sub-zero temperatures forecast to return to the UK in the New Year, the misery of a flat car battery seems likely to hit many drivers returning to work if they have not used their vehicles much over the Christmas holiday.
Snowy kerb strikes require alignment checks
Unknown or minor damage caused to vehicles during the recent snow and ice could continue to cause drivers extra expense for many months ahead unless they have their vehicle’s alignment properly checked.
Motorists can beat fuel price hikes and taxes
As New Year fuel price and VAT rate increases hit motorists, SMMT has set out ways in which motorists can make their money go further. When buying a new vehicle, buying the cleanest new technologies, using government incentives for low carbon cars and considering VED bands are just some of the ways to get long-term value.
Triple whammy for drivers in New Year warns IAM
The IAM is warning that serious deterioration in the condition of many UK roads, due to severe winter weather, could be even worse than last year as the country’s roads thaw out.
New speed camera rules to improve transparency
Local authorities and the police will have to publish full information about speed cameras, under proposals announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning today.
Half of Britain’s drivers have had sex in a car
It’s an unusual way to burn off the Christmas turkey, but 54% of us admit to having had sex in a car, according to research by Autoquake.com, the UK online car retailer.
UK drivers get wise to winter
British drivers appear to be getting more snow-savvy following a spike in winter inspections, says leading garage chain Halfords Autocentre.
AA Credit Card can help ease New Year fuel price pain
The cost of petrol and diesel fuel has reached a record high, with petrol costing on average 15.32p and diesel 17.79p per litre more than in December last year, before the January price rises according to AA Financial Services.