Advice and Tips
Planning a worry-free winter
With the cold, winter weather already affecting many parts of the country, The Co-operative Insurance is reminding home-owners and motorists to plan ahead and be prepared for the harsh weather conditions.
Wrecked and stolen cars add to winter claims
Snow and black ice have brought up to 40 per cent more insurance claims than for normal December days - but some display a distinct lack of Christmas goodwill, says AA Insurance.
Volvo offers comprehensive winter check
Following on from the heavy snow fall on Monday 21 December - which turned out to be the AA’s busiest day in 10 years with roadside assistance patrols attending over 20,000 breakdowns - Volvo is urging drivers to get their cars checked to help ensure they are not left stranded by the roadside this winter.
Christmas-laden cars can take longer to stop
Motorists travelling in fully laden cars this Christmas are being warned about the dangers of stopping distances.
AXA launches car insurance claims app
As just a third of drivers admit to knowing what to do should they be involved in an accident, AXA Insurance, one of the UK's largest insurers, has this week launched a motor insurance claims iPhone app to help.
Free winter car check
As the evenings draw in and the winter temperature begins to drop, good car maintenance becomes even more crucial to ensure safe motoring.
Cleaner, lighter and safer bodyshells for racing
A unique chemical immersion process that easily removes all paint, grease, oil, underseal, adhesives and sound deadening material offers motorsport preparation companies a simpler and safer method for stripping and cleaning bodyshells.
iPhone app helps drivers locate a mechanic
A new ATA iPhone app which helps drivers locate a skilled and fully-qualified technician has now been launched.
Tyre kerbing another snow danger
In addition to loosing control of a vehicle in the current snow and icy conditions, motorists are being warned by Protyre – the UK independent tyre dealer network - that sliding out of control, even at low speeds, into a kerb can damage a tyre and lead to premature wear or even tyre failure.
Driving advice for wintery weather
With winter conditions causing chaos on the roads, Mondial Assistance in the UK, provider of roadside assistance services, has released important advice to drivers having to travel in the treacherous conditions.
Calls for government to get a grip as icy roads cause chaos
This week’s chaos on the roads must be avoided in future, according to automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct.
Buying online saves car buyers £10 million
Car buyers have saved almost £10 million in 2009 by shopping at Autoquake.com, UK online used car retailer.
How to drive safely in the snow
It is looking more and more likely that some of us will be having a white Christmas. If you’re Father Christmas travelling everywhere by sleigh, it’s not too much of a problem, however it’s much tougher for those of us who are braving the roads on four wheels.
White Monday a black day for accidents
Monday 21th December could be the busiest day of 2009 for road accident claims as blizzard conditions sweep many parts of the country.
Don't drive yourself to a conviction this Christmas
Male motorists living in the City of London are revealed as most likely to have a conviction for drink driving, according to moneysupermarket.com.