1st CENTRAL
2nd September 2021
Did you know a new type of petrol has been introduced at UK forecourts? It seems as many as a quarter of drivers are unaware that […]
26th August 2021
Car-makers are blaming micro-chip shortages, increased shipping costs and the aptly-named ‘pingdemic’ for scuppering UK car production. Car manufacturing took a fall of 37.6% in July […]
25th August 2021
Would you consider buying a used car? It seems supply issues in the new car market are leading buyers to seek second-hand options, pushing up their […]
21st August 2021
How long do you hope to be driving for? New research suggests the majority of older motorists have no plans to give up their licence and […]
19th August 2021
Planning a long-overdue road trip soon, but still keen to urge as much caution as possible? New research has unearthed the best ways to reduce Covid-19 […]
12th August 2021
Is your car due an MOT? Motorists with cars due a test next month are being strongly advised to book one in as early as possible […]
11th August 2021
What is E10 petrol and is your car compatible? E10 petrol will replace E5 petrol in UK petrol pumps from September. While E5 petrol uses 5% […]
5th August 2021
How bad is your area for car theft? New research reveals which UK locations score best and worse, with Romford holding the highest rate of reported […]
3rd August 2021
Who do you think should have right of way on the roads? New changes to the Highway Code are to give those on foot and bike […]
1st August 2021
Looking to hire a car for your next road trip? 1ST CENTRAL have got you covered. Car hire can feel like a minefield of hidden costs, […]
30th July 2021
How many motoring miles do you reckon you’ve stacked up so far? New research shows British adults will drive as many as 285,012 miles in their […]
28th July 2021
Do you know the warning signs to avoid being scammed? With car scams on the rise, the DVLA has issued a new warning to prevent drivers […]
22nd July 2021
Is your car keyless? Vehicles with this technology now make up nearly half of car thefts, despite accounting for just 1% of vehicles on the road. […]
20th July 2021
Need a new driving licence? Depending on your situation, it seems you might be faced with a wait of 10 weeks or more. Paper licence hold-ups […]
15th July 2021
Has the coronavirus pandemic affected your driving habits? It seems some drivers “dangerously took advantage of quieter roads” last year, as the number of those exceeding […]
13th July 2021
How well do you know your road signs? With drivers being fined millions for entering low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) due to confusion about signs, it might […]
9th July 2021
How often are you actually behind the wheel of your car? It seems cars and vans in England are driven a mere 4% of the time […]
7th July 2021
Used to displaying a GB sticker on your car when travelling abroad? It seems you’ll have to trade it in for a new ‘UK’ version if […]
1st July 2021
How often do you actually use your garage to park your car? It seems the majority of UK drivers who have one don’t at all, with […]
1st July 2021
Keen to make your summer count? With international travel still fairly hit and miss, many are opting for certainty with their holiday plans this year. That’s […]