Advice and Tips
Beware dangerous dazzle
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has warned that glare from the sun creates more dangers for drivers than driving at night or in bad weather. Latest government figures reveal that glare from the sun was a cause of 2684 injury crashes in 2009 – as many as headlamp dazzle and bad weather combined.
How to prepare your car for winter
The cold-snap has arrived and with the clocks going back this month the gloomy winter days and dark evenings are well and truly looming. Mondial Assistance, a leading UK roadside assistance provider, reminds motorists to prepare their car for the winter months to minimise the risk of a breakdown.
UK a nation of in-car flirts
The UK has been revealed as a nation of in-car flirts with many motorists admitting they flirt with other drivers on the road - and men are the biggest culprits.
Choose your garage carefully this winter
Car parts specialist XPart is advising motorists to investigate their choice of garage wisely when taking their car for a pre-winter service.
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.