Advice and Tips
Pedals and Pimms don’t mix, says IAM
If you’re planning to have a few drinks at a barbeque this summer don’t cycle home, warns the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
New car waiting lists a waste of time
Buying a new car can be a real waiting game, with buyers looking to get their hands on the latest models finding themselves facing waiting lists of more than six months.
British Car Auctions makes car buying easier
Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), is aiming to make buying a car at auction a lot easier for motorists with the launch of its new website.
Beware of holiday breakdown this summer
Experts in road safety and breakdown cover GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to be prepared when setting off for summer holidays this year.
Drivers admit to irresponsible driving habits
Over half of drivers (54%) are routinely making irresponsible driving choices and putting lives at risk every time they sit behind the wheel, according to research by The Co-operative Insurance.
Driving abroad, do you know the rules?
With this year’s flight and short-haul holiday disruptions, more people than ever are choosing to drive abroad this summer.
Goodwood pre-learner driver programme
Legendary racing driver and Goodwood regular Derek Bell MBE is lending his support to the Goodwood Motor Circuit’s innovative ‘MINI-Drivers @ Goodwood’ pre-learner driver programme, with the help of his 12-year old son, Sebastian.
Motoring off abroad? Make sure you’re covered
Motoring-mad Brits planning to take their car to Europe on holiday this year need to be aware of exactly what their car insurance policy will cover them for, says comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
Drivers urged to safeguard their summer holiday
Auto Windscreens is advising motorists that spending as little as £3 on vehicle maintenance this summer could safeguard them from a potential killer lurking under the bonnet.
Check your tyres before you make tracks this summer
As the school holiday period approaches millions of motorists will be planning to set off on a motoring holiday and choosing the UK as a destination this summer because of the strength of the Euro and the possible volcano dust cloud which, according to experts, could still interrupt travel plans in the coming months.
More car buyers prepared to haggle on price
Britons are finally learning how to haggle, according to new research from Sainsbury's Finance which reveals that some 59% of those people buying a brand new car in the next six months said that they would haggle ‘very hard' or ‘hard', compared to only 52% in September 2009.
Driving Instructor app set to transform driving school industry
The Driving Instructor app for the iPhone, developed by Motopilot Rider Coaching, is set to make big changes in the way driving instructors operate, and bringing their industry right up to date.
Motorists at crisis point over dangerous potholes
Motorists are calling for immediate action as the pothole crisis on Britain's roads reaches breaking point with drivers being forced off the road by the dangerous craters.
Learner drivers warned over online test 'booking services'
The AA is warning learner drivers over online ‘booking services' that add surcharges of up to 65 per cent to arrange a driving test which learners can easily book themselves.
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy celebrates first year
A revolutionary new UK driving school has been a huge success in its first year, attracting more than 2,500 students and nearly doubling the first time driving test pass rate, compared with the national average.