Advice and Tips
Drivers urged to wise up to the dangers of tired driving
Drivers are being urged to wise up to the dangers of tired driving – as research out today by Brake and Direct Line shows the vast majority admit driving while tired, and drivers don’t know the difference between fact and fiction on tackling sleepiness at the wheel.
Exchange and Mart launches car valuation service
At a time when the used car market is reporting a shortfall in good quality used cars for sale, knowing how much a vehicle is worth can be a headache for buyers and sellers alike.
Drivers conflicted over cameras
An IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) survey has found that most people agree with the government’s policy to reduce safety camera funding, even though a significant majority are supportive of cameras in principle.
Drivers warned to take care on slippery roads
Mondial Assistance UK, a leading provider of roadside assistance, is warning drivers of the dangers they could face driving on slippery wet roads after today’s heavy rainfall.
Children more distracting than phones when driving
While the debate rumbles on about whether hands-free phone calls are safe to take whilst driving, new research reveals that that the number one distraction to drivers is in fact their own children.
Top tips for summertime motoring
According to an RAC study into roadside breakdowns, 30% could be avoided by owners having a better understanding of how their vehicle works. With the holiday season in full swing, motorists should be paying full attention to basic vehicle maintenance.
In-car Tai Chi guide launched to beat driving stress
Used car website motors.co.uk has launched the UK’s first In-Car Tai Chi guide to help car buyers keep calm behind the wheel after new research revealed that more than one in three motorists and almost half of all men, find buying a car stressful.
UK motorists lack basic highway knowledge
British motorists have shown themselves as clueless as new research exposes an unprecedented gap in UK drivers’ knowledge.
Holiday drivers should use travellers checks
New Kwik-Fit research reveals that of the 20 million drivers who will be setting off on UK holidays this year, four million (one fifth) will not perform any pre-travel checks.
Greener drivers before greener cars, says IAM
With companies beginning to renew their fleets as the economy picks up, IAM Drive & Survive calls for fleet managers and business drivers to invest in eco-driver training to improve their efficiency.
Ford and the AA help drivers to save fuel
Ford and AA DriveTech are helping Ford drivers to save fuel by offering specialised driver training.
Greater London named ‘Speed Trap Capital’ of UK
New research has found that motorists face a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to the policing of speed limits on British roads. RoadPilot – supplier of GPS speed camera data – found that speeding drivers are up to 100 times more likely to be caught in Greater London than in some other areas of the country.
New learner driver insurance can help pass rates, says AA
The AA has started offering affordable new insurance cover for learner drivers that won't affect the car owner's own insurance.
45% of drivers would fail another driving test
Three quarters of drivers think driving standards are declining, but only one third think their driving is getting worse.
Travel safely and economically this summer
Tyresure, UK Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) manufacturer, is urging motorists to check their tyre pressures this holiday season.