Advice and Tips
Michelin helps motorists cut carbon emissions
Michelin has helped nearly 5,000 motorists save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions this summer as part of its annual Fill Up With Air campaign.
Halfords deicer sales up 163%
Winter has arrived almost 4 weeks early, according to car accessories and car maintenance retailer Halfords.
Autumn Driving - Don’t ‘leaf’ anything to chance
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has called for drivers to take extra care in the riskier driving conditions of autumn.
Kwik-Fit offers range of winter tyres
With weather forecasters predicting another severe winter for the UK, and snow arriving as early as this week, the nation’s motorists are urged to look back twelve months as they prepare for the season ahead.
Rising fuel prices more effective than speed cameras
A new survey by RoadPilot has found that nearly half of UK motorists claim to have reduced their average speed in the past 12 months, with concerns over rising fuel costs – rather than the presence of speed cameras and other traffic enforcement measures – cited as the main reason for the change.
Protect your vehicle from the cold-snap
With a freezing winter on the cards, drivers need to protect their cars from the icy conditions which the UK is likely to experience.
Women drivers steer clear of dipsticks
Female drivers lag behind men when it comes to performing basic car maintenance, according to research by Autoquake.com, UK online used car retailer.
Halfords ready to help motorists through big freeze
Following the first frost of the year and with snow in Scotland this morning, Halfords customers are rushing for the anti-freeze.
HPI offers 25% discount on car history checks
Leading vehicle history check provider HPI is reminding used car buyers to remain aware of the potential dangers when purchasing a used car, as statistics show 1 in 3 vehicles checked by HPI has a hidden history.
Warming thoughts from Halfords this winter
Dark nights and cold starts, it is no wonder some of us take a little while to warm up first thing. As the country prepares for the clocks going back it is a timely reminder to get you and your car prepared for winter driving conditions.
Bright light for winter motorists
Make sure you are not left in the dark this winter with buy one get one free on Halfords Extreme Brilliance Bulbs.
Driver warning ahead of arctic blast forecast
Ahead of the predicted cold blast and possible snow in northern parts of the UK on Friday, road safety and breakdown cover organisation GEM Motoring Assist is issuing important advice to prepare road users for the early wintry weather heading our way.
Watch out, there’s a biker about
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) supports TfL’s advertising campaign aimed at improving drivers' awareness of motorcyclists in bus lanes during the extended 18-month trial.
Get a grip, says the IAM
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) urges drivers to ensure their tyres are in good condition, rather than wait until surface water, frost or snow turns the road under their wheels into a skid pan.
Are you a ‘Breakdown Billy’ or a ‘By the Booker’?
When it comes to servicing our cars, new research from Kwik-Fit has revealed that the majority of motorists ignore the rule book and instead take matters into their own hands – often leaving it until their car complains.