Advice and Tips
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.
Car importation and registration in France
When moving to France, you will probably feel the need to bring your car with you, whether it is for a few weeks or for a permanent move. Since there has not been any synchronisation between European car registration systems, one should not believe that is fine to drive around France with a British car and a British registration plate.
Calls for higher legal driving age and retesting at 70
Many motorists are in favour of tighter driving regulations including raising the legal driving age to 18 or older and retesting motorists once they reach 70, according to new research.
Freddie Flintoff teams up with Shell to help Britain save fuel
Shell has teamed up with Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff to launch Shell FuelSave Unleaded and Diesel - two breakthrough fuels designed to help drivers save up to 1 Litre of fuel per tank from the very first fill, at no extra cost.
Get directed to the right advice on car finance
The SAF Approved ‘Dealer Directory’ is the latest in a range of online tools provided by the Financing & Leasing Association (FLA) to help car buyers decide which finance deal is right for them.