Advice and Tips
Drivers choose DIY servicing, but don’t have the skills
New research shows that economic worries have led to an additional 1.6 million motorists servicing their own cars over the past year.
Women take longer to pass their driving test than men
Girls need an average of 21 lessons before they pass their test, compared to just 17 lessons which men take, according to research by Confused.com.
Shopping around for insurance essential for female drivers
Graeme Kalbraier, Managing Director of Tiger.co.uk, gives his advice to women drivers as the AA report announces a rise in insurance premiums by seven per cent for 17 to 22 year old females for comprehensive cover.
Car dealers urged to make data safe from theft, fire and flood
Car dealers are being urged to take steps to protect their databases from threats such as theft, fire and flood.
Kids think mum is better at driving than dad
Its official – kids feel safer when mum is at the wheel, it was revealed yesterday in a survey carried out by breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist.
Call for parents to sit in on young drivers’ lessons
Young drivers might be less likely to crash after passing their test if their parents sit in on driving lessons.
Motorists may be able to recover costs for damage caused by potholes
The insurance industry is estimated to be forking out £2.85m per month for pothole claims and consumers should review the details of their motor insurance policy to see if they can recoup some repair costs advises independent research company, Defaqto.
100,000 crashed cars a year return to the road
The number of crashed cars being put back on the road has increased by over 10% in the last two years, with more than 100,000 written-off vehicles hitting the streets last year alone, as people strive for cheaper motoring.
Drivers urged to take care over May Bank Holiday getaway
Last May Bank Holiday weekend saw 11 million Brits take to the roads, with heavy traffic and a spate of accidents leading to congestion on many major routes.
Direct Line reveals ‘Crash for cash’ hotspots
Analysis by Direct Line has identified the UK's top ten ‘crash for cash' hotspots, as the insurer steps up its fight against fraudsters who cost every other motorist an average of £44 a year and delay payments for genuine claims.
Motorists advised to jet wash cars to remove volcanic ash
Motorists are being advised to jet wash their cars to prevent damage from falling volcanic ash. Experts from car accessories retailer Halfords say the tiny particles of grit belching out from the Icelandic eruption could badly scratch paintwork if not properly removed.
Prepare your car for summer
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has offered drivers advice on how to prime their cars properly for the warmer weather.
Save money on fuel by making sure tyres are properly inflated
More than a third of drivers in the UK are needlessly increasing their fuel bills and taking extra safety risks by failing to keep their tyres properly inflated.
Cars that missed the scrappage scheme give buyers great deals
With the scrappage scheme now finished, late 1990s cars are emerging again into the used car market and providing some really good deals for motorists with a tight budget.
No scrappage, no problem – buyers still roll in to carenquiry.co.uk
The end of the UK’s official, government-funded scrappage scheme has been no problem for Britain’s newest online car buying service, CarEnquiry.co.uk, with a further 4,000 visitors and 275 live enquiries taken for its free, ‘personal shopping’ service in the first week of April.