Advice and Tips
Advice for car owners during extreme weather
Following the new flood alert issued for parts of Cumbria yesterday, Peter Gerrard, motoring expert from Moneyextra.com gives his advice to car owners to help them minimise the potential damage to their cars and how best to go about claiming should their car have been damaged by the flood waters:
Drivers believe car insurance is designed to confuse
Almost one in five drivers (18%) think car insurance policies are purposely designed to confuse them, according to research by motor insurer swiftcover.com.
Training call in response to Scottish road casualty figures
Newly-published road casualty figures for Scotland show the need for drivers and motorcyclists to consider refresher training to improve their skills, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said.
Don’t pass on bad driving habits to your children
Bad driving behaviour could influence the way your children drive in future, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Beware of motor breakdowns this festive season
As the nation gears up for the festive season, moneysupermarket.com urges motorists to give a second thought to their motor vehicle and take care behind the wheel.
Car flood victims
With 92 flood warnings currently in force across England and Wales and further weather reports highlighting that extreme weather is set to continue to batter Britain - esure car insurance offers drivers tips on what to do if they're caught out in a flood.
IAM flood advice for drivers
With more flooding predicted, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice to drivers.
Ford targets younger drivers during Road Safety Week
Ford is underlining its commitment to road safety by highlighting how young drivers should maintain their cars.
New online game to help tackle child road deaths
An innovative online game to help reduce the number of children killed and injured on Britain's roads has been launched by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark.
Clear your car windows before setting off
Make sure you can see and be seen this autumn – that’s the message to road users from Auto Windscreens, the national automotive glazing services provider.
Is your car in the stars?
When it comes to choosing a car, there are quite a few factors to take into consideration. Price, size, tax bracket, fuel consumption and existing mileage are all usually pretty high on the agenda as you browse online or in the showroom.
Young drivers still have lessons to learn
Shocking research released by The Co-operative Insurance and Brake, the road safety charity, has revealed that 30 per cent of young drivers admit continuing to drive recklessly and illegally, despite the deadly consequences.
Don't let a festive tipple drive you into motor trouble
Motorists convicted of drink driving could see the cost of their motor insurance premium almost double, according to moneysupermarket.com. Worse still, some may find they are totally uninsurable in the future.
Driving in the dark becomes even safer
Bosch’s enhanced night vision system "Night Vision plus" makes driving in the dark even safer for drivers and other road users. Like its predecessor, this active safety system provides a high-contrast image of the area immediately ahead of the vehicle.
Silverstone and Renaultsport offer Rookie Drive
Silverstone has teamed up with Renaultsport to provide a new driving experience, Rookie Drive, to provide essential driver training for teenagers.