Advice and Tips
Car visibility on the blink
As cars are becoming safer and stronger, drivers’ views are becoming more restricted, says Which? Car as it reveals the best and worst car visibility scores.
Car criminal comes a cropper, thanks to HPI and a savvy car buyer
Just days ago, HPI joined forces with the Association of Chief Police Offices to return the spotlight on stolen log books (V5) which continue to circulate, making car cloning rich pickings for the unscrupulous – see below story.
Police stop cars for ‘zero' mistakes, says AA Insurance
Motorists who have made simple registration errors on their insurance applications are being stopped by police - and occasionally having their cars confiscated as a result.
Prolonged adverse conditions make vehicle checks vital
As the UK continues to face the coldest winter in over three decades, UK motorists need to check their vehicles are in a fit condition to face the unusually harsh weather that seems set to continue.
Bright idea for 2 in 1 Daytime Running Lamps
Research figures from the EU suggest that motorists could help prevent around 2,000 road deaths each year with the use of Daytime Running Lamps.
Back off - British drivers are tail-haters
Tailgating is the most despised habit amongst British motorists with two thirds (66%) wanting to put bumper-to-bumper motoring in the road-going equivalent of Room 101.
Recession sees increase in used car finance fraud
As the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) reports an increase in people fraudulently selling cars they do not own – otherwise known as conversion fraud - HPI is warning car buyers that if they purchase a vehicle on outstanding finance, they stand to lose both the car and the money they paid for it.
Spring clean your car with regular servicing
Motorists planning a spring service for their car following the recent cold snap can visit an XPart AutoService centre for a free vehicle health check to make sure their car is in good working order after the winter.
Motorists call for tougher penalties for drivers using a mobile phone
Following news that the government is considering harsher penalties for motorists who use a mobile phone while driving, research by Direct Line reveals that over two thirds (69 per cent) of British motorists would support measures to increase the number of penalty points or increase fines for drivers caught using a mobile while behind the wheel.
New car buyers advised to haggle and shop around
With one in twenty five motorists polled planning to pick up a new '10' plate car from 1 March, failing to haggle and check out both financing and insurance costs before driving off the forecourt could leave them considerably out of pocket.
Brake demands annual ‘fit to drive’ health check for over 70’s
Brake is calling for controls on older drivers following the death of an 18 month old boy, killed when an 89 year old driver mounted the pavement. It is thought that the driver lost control of the car when he became ill at the wheel.
Recalls are underway – let’s start buying those cars
Now that the recall process for cars with potential accelerator problems is underway for Toyota, with Citroen and Peugeot following on quickly this month, now may be the time for savvy car buyers to grab a quick bargain.
Don’t be a victim of car crime
Despite alarm systems being fitted as standard and an increase in video surveillance over the years, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has warned against complacency and given drivers advice on how to reduce the chances of a car break-in or theft.
Love is the air – or is it?
As Valentine’s Day comes and goes it’s the time of year when love is in the air for many people, but not for classic vehicle owners!
Drivers still risking lives for phones, says IAM
The latest official figures for mobile phone use from the Department for Transport show that drivers are still taking risks with their own lives and those of others, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).