27th December 2020

Blue Badge misuse hits new highs

Blue badge imposters face a clampdown in the wake of a national epidemic of disabled permit misuse. The number of drivers caught misusing disability parking permits […]
23rd December 2020

Third of drivers risk driving without fully de-icing their cars

How much extra time do you leave to defrost your car in the mornings? According to research by Green Flag, a third of motorists have driven […]
21st December 2020

DVLA exposes latest online scams targeting drivers

Would you know how to spot a scam email? The DVLA has released images of the latest online scams targeting motorists that could catch you out. […]
14th December 2020

Congestion could cost UK £15 billion a year

Have you used your car more during the pandemic? You’re not alone… Government figures show weekday car traffic has now returned to 88% of pre-coronavirus levels […]
10th December 2020

Free parking for Christmas shoppers

Ready to get into the festive spirit? High streets up and down the country are preparing to welcome a flurry of Christmas shoppers with free parking […]
3rd December 2020

Top 10 family cars 2020

On the lookout for a new family car? Here’s our round-up of this year’s best-rated cars according to WhatCar data, so you can drive into 2021 […]
3rd December 2020

Driving in tier restrictions explained

Confused about driving under the government’s new tier system? Not to worry, we’ve got the full breakdown of what you can and can’t do, to save […]
2nd December 2020

Drivers prioritise comfort when buying a new car

What do you look for in a new car? According to a recent survey, price and comfort come top of the priority list for those looking […]
26th November 2020

Is your car too big to park?

One size no longer fits all. New data from CarGurus reveals parking is becoming an increasing struggle, with modern cars growing in size while parking spaces […]
24th November 2020

Rise in online phishing scams targeting motorists

Feeling paranoid about online fraud? Recent findings by TransUnion show Covid-related digital fraud remains a growing threat in the UK, with 28% of households targeted by […]
20th November 2020

Drivers support speeding crackdown outside schools

Speeding near schools is simply unacceptable, according to the majority of drivers. More than 82% back the use of speed cameras to fine people driving over […]
18th November 2020

Where are germs hiding in your car?

Your car could be hiding up to 16 times more germs than a toilet seat… A new study reveals the most germ-ridden areas of your car, […]
16th November 2020

The £735m Brexit bill footed by the car industry

UK motoring firms have coughed up a staggering £735 million in their bid to Brexit-proof their businesses. Latest stats from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
12th November 2020

Drivers say car access is ‘essential’ during pandemic

Has your car been a lifeline this year? A recent poll of more than 3,000 drivers shows 68% say their car is essential to life during […]
9th November 2020

Revealed: the most common motoring offences committed by young drivers

Do you steer clear of young drivers? New data has revealed the most common driving offences committed by 16-25-year-olds last year and how likely they were […]
6th November 2020

How does in-car technology impact our safety on the roads?

When it comes to road safety, in-car technology sparks some mixed feelings. In fact, according to a survey by Otonomo, as many as 40% of drivers […]
3rd November 2020

Can you still get your car serviced during the second lockdown?

Is your car due a service during the second lockdown? New national lockdown measures came into play in England from midnight on Thursday 5th November, closing […]
2nd November 2020

More than half of drivers still confused by smart motorways

Do you know what makes a motorway ‘smart’? Do you know what to do when your car breaks down and there’s no sign of a hard […]
28th October 2020

One third of drivers put cyclists at risk

Keep your distance – you could be risking lives. One third of us don’t leave enough of a gap when driving past cyclists, putting other road […]
26th October 2020

Government scraps graduated driving licence plans

New drivers can keep their freedoms on the road, says the UK government. Plans to introduce a graduated driving licence (GDL) for new and younger drivers […]