Advice and Tips
RoSPA’s driveway safety survey to remain open until January
There is still time for parents, carers and relatives of children under the age of seven to contribute to research aimed at reducing the number of children killed or injured by vehicles on driveways.
Christmas journey planning advice from RoSPA
RoSPA is encouraging people to brush up on winter driving tips before setting out for their Christmas journeys over the next week.
Braking the rules
As winter weather makes driving conditions more difficult, new research from Kwik-Fit has revealed that almost a million (980,000) motorists have caused an accident through a braking error.
Car carnage out in the snow and ice
It's carnage out there in the snow and ice, if the claims from AA Insurance are anything to go by. On the day of the great snowfalls, 18th December, the broker's claims department handled 100 claims for snow and ice related crashes before lunch.
Traffic and transport updates available for iPhone
Winter holidays can be turned grey by travel woes. While the weather can't be controlled, Directgov, the Nation's Official Website, can help people to avoid traffic and transport nightmares.
MORE TH>N’s advice in coping with the weather
Snow and ice has hit Britain, with more expected over the weekend. Leading insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Snow and ice bring toll of collisions
Despite warnings of plunging temperatures and the heavy snow showers that swept the east and south-east of Britain this morning, many drivers have been caught out in the slippery conditions according to AA Insurance (Friday 18th December).
Winter weather driving tips
With snow and ice affecting many parts of the country the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice for safe winter driving.
For the ultimate Christmas present visit the BCA Showroom
Whilst a new car may not be within reach of everyone’s budget for this Christmas as that special present, there will be some who would like to surprise their loved one with a new set of wheels on 25th December. And that might even mean something a little less ordinary!
Don’t leave Christmas shopping on car back seat
New research suggests motorists are becoming complacent about car crime, revealing fewer motorists are worried about their car being stolen or broken into than they were last year.
Mazda drivers encouraged to ‘Call Mazda First’
Mazda UK has launched ‘Call Mazda First’, a free of charge accident aftercare service for customers involved in a vehicle accident or when victims of automobile theft.
Kill the engine, save the planet
Idle drivers must switch off in a jam or we’ll all come unstuck. Less than five per cent of drivers switch off the engine when in a rush hour standstill.
DIY car maintenance: Like frying an egg, says Haynes
The most advanced bicycle is now offered for sale at leading London department store Harrods. Created and built by motorsport specialists, BERU f1systems, the Factor 001 bicycle is a ground-breaking training tool combining innovative design and advanced electronics to provide real time human performance data.
Flux calls time on high cost of insuring young drivers
Young drivers spend an average of £2,455 on car insurance, according to the latest research from gocompare.com. But there's absolutely no need for them to be spending that much, says leading car insurance broker Flux.
Michelin I-Spy books are back
Do you remember the popular Michelin I-Spy books? If you were a child in the 1950s and 60s the answer will probably be yes.