Advice and Tips
Used car buyers urged to conduct history check
As part of its support for Car Crime Awareness week, HPI joins the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) in urging used car buyers to protect themselves from buying a vehicle that’s on outstanding finance.
Millions running risks with car maintenance
Ford has found that millions of British motorists are running risks with their car maintenance by attempting to reduce their overall motoring costs in the face of rising road tax and fuel costs.
Women “missing out” on driver training
Women driving on business are "missing out" on important driver training, according to recent IAM Drive & Survive research.
Cut motoring costs by giving your car some TLC
The lasting effects of the recession and resulting tough economic climate means many motorists are continuing to look for ways to cut costs.
Poor road surfaces lead to accidents and vehicle damage
Many of Britain's road surfaces are now, by any judgement, in poor condition following one of the worst winters for many years, a phenomenon considered to be closely associated with an increased number of accidents and damage to vehicles. Councils across the UK are working hard to repair the damage, but serious problems remain.
1,300 car cloning cases are ‘tip of the iceberg’
As Car Crime Awareness Week (17-23 May) gets underway, police car crime experts are warning that many thousands of ‘cloned’ cars are still being sold illegally, to genuine buyers, who then stand to lose both their new car and the money they paid for it.
Simple actions can reduce motoring costs
The weak pound and high oil prices have pushed the price of petrol up by 25% in only 12 months. Motorists can, however, save money by following some simple tips as outlined by mytyres.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading online tyre retailers.
Goodwood safe driver training programme for young motorists
The celebrated Goodwood Motor Circuit is launching an innovative pre-learner driver programme, uniquely focused on teaching sub-17 year-old trainee drivers controlled, safe and secure driving skills; so that they are fully prepared and equipped to deal with today’s demanding public roads and driving conditions.
Swappage after scrappage scheme - But don't pay too much
‘Swappage' has taken over from the government-backed scrappage scheme, with some car-makers offering attractive cash incentives for owners of eight to 10-year-old cars to trade them in for a brand new model.
Motor Codes sets out customer care checklist for motorists
On a daily basis, over 6,200 Motor Codes garages up and down the nation go above and beyond the call of duty to keep their customers happy. Now, Motor Codes has developed a checklist for motorists to help them identify if their garage is a shining star or a rusty rip-off.
Car insurance may not cover misfuelling
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is warning that diesel drivers are most at risk of misfuelling, which could cost more than £5000 to repair and is not covered by nearly a third of insurance policies.
BBC’s Watchdog focuses on clocking
Leading vehicle information expert, HPI joined forces with BBC Watchdog journalists to help uncover a clocking scam, which was making a fraudster posing as Ashley Singh and his brother thousands of pounds per sale.
Post Office Car Insurance warns drivers to keep up vehicle maintenance
Around 10 per cent of cars on UK cars have at least one tyre with an illegal tread depth, according to research from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). In addition, Post Office Car Insurance research recently found that 48 per cent of all car owners have cut corners when it comes to repairs and maintenance on their vehicle.
Kumho Tyres and Man U launch children’s road safety campaign
Manchester United’s legendary ground turned into a ‘Theatre of Road Safety’ ahead of the game versus Tottenham on Saturday April 24, with some very special guests in attendance to help launch ‘Play Safer’.
Danger – Humps ahead
For many motorists, speed humps are an all too familiar sight on Britain’s roads. But although they are implemented by councils with road safety in mind, leading independent consumer motoring expert, Honest John, questions whether the long term impact on the condition of roads, as well as the safety of vehicles, is being taken into account.