Advice and Tips
A lesson in reliability
As tens of thousands of new students leave home and head for university this month, Warranty Direct reveals that the best car to pack them off in, for the student-sized budget of under £3000, is the Honda Jazz.
Younger drivers pay the price for a racy reputation
Young male drivers pay on average 79 per cent more than young women for their car insurance, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.
British garages more likely to contain a load of junk than a car
Research carried out for car accessories retailer Halfords found almost two in three people (63%) have never kept the car in their garage.
Student motoring tips and advice
It's freshers week for most universities across the country so Aviva, the UK's largest insurer, is anticipating large numbers of students taking to the roads for the long trek to their halls of residence.
Beware the used car bargain
Preparing to start at a new university can be a hectic time. For some, it will be their first experience living away from home and so they will be looking for that vital tool in starting to live independently – a car. HPI is advising those students buying a used vehicle for the start of term to be cautious and not rush into any purchase – no matter how cheap – as they could end up buying more then they bargained for.
Men take a shine to keeping their cars clean
Next time you see a really dirty car parked in the street the chances are the owner is a woman. That's because when it comes to cars and driving, new research shows there's one area where men take the top spot - they have the cleanest cars.
George Michael’s conviction is a warning as other drivers
As George Michael is jailed for driving under the influence of a cocktail of illegal and prescription drugs, many more drivers could be putting themselves and others at risk by failing to recognise the importance of adhering to prescription drug warnings.
Know your rights before buying a used car
The OFT has launched a campaign to help people know their rights when they buy a used car from a dealer, as new figures released reveal a rise in complaints.
Motorists fear roads will become more dangerous
New research by RoadPilot has found that 66 per cent of motorists fear roads in selected parts of the UK will become more dangerous with the deactivation of speed cameras.
Freeloading students - pack safely
Driver safety may not be the first thing you think of when heading off to university, but the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has urged students to prepare properly before moving their worldly possessions across the country this month.
Britain's speediest motorists revealed
More than one in 10 motorists have a speeding conviction on their driving licence according to new research, which also shows where you live could affect your chances of having one.
Stobart and Tesco help promote THINK! safety messages
A joint venture between the Government's THINK! campaign and one of the country's largest lorry fleets is taking safety messages to the roads.
HPI reveals Midlands as stolen vehicle hotspot
HPI warns used car buyers to be aware of the dangers of buying a stolen vehicle, as it reveals nearly 31 stolen vehicles are uncovered by HPI Checks* every day, making this a very real threat to unsuspecting car buyers. HPI urges all buyers to protect themselves by conducting an HPI Check and offers top tips on avoiding stolen vehicles.
Brits caught out by foreign driving laws
Hundreds of British motorists have been stopped and fined by French police for not carrying a high visibility jacket inside their cars.
Real driving experience for learners
To help make the driving test more representative of real driving, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will no longer publish details of test routes, Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announced today.