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1st February 2024

Number of drivers caught using their phones doubles in a year

In March 2022 the law changed so that drivers could be stopped for using their phone behind the wheel for any reason, not just calling someone. […]
31st January 2024

Are pedestrians really safer after the 2022 Highway Code update?

Fewer than a fifth of British drivers (18%) think the changes to the Highway Code made in 2022 have improved the safety of pedestrians, according to […]
25th January 2024

Grey tops the charts for favourite new car colour of 2023

Fancy a new set of wheels? Based on recent findings, we’re placing our bets on grey for your new car colour. Figures from the Society of […]
22nd January 2024

Met Office issues driving tips amid Storm Isha

Storm Isha blew in over the weekend and the after effects are set to continue over the next few days.  What is Storm Isha?  Storm Isha […]
18th January 2024

Drivers lose 38 hours a year to road delays

How much time do you think you’re wasting in traffic every day? Whether it’s the commute to work, the school run or just rush hour traffic, […]
16th January 2024

6 things to keep in your car this winter

The beginning of the year brings wintry and sometimes dangerous road conditions. Cold snaps can cause ice to form on the roads, and falling snow will […]
11th January 2024

Bright headlights could be a thing of the past

A whopping 89% of drivers think some headlights on cars today are too bright.   The stat comes from the RAC who conducted a survey of 2000 […]
9th January 2024

Freezing conditions are causing dangerous roads – here’s how to stay safe

Freezing temperatures have set in across the UK, meaning the roads could be dangerous to drive on.  Weather warnings issued across UK  Early this week, temperatures […]
4th January 2024

8 cars coming in 2024

A new year means new cars. Join 1st Central as we get excited about the motors set to hit the roads in 2024 BMW iX2 Price: […]
3rd January 2024

Auto trends in 2024

A new year means new trends in the automotive industry. Check out the trends you can expect to see in the next 12 months.  The rise […]
2nd January 2024

UK motoring changes 2024

Make sure you’re up to date on the rules of the road and check out the new motoring laws coming into effect through 2024.  DVSA eyesight […]
21st December 2023

London councils net close to £8.5m in pavement parking fines

In the 12 months leading up to November 2023, 32 London councils generated £8,442,086 from Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) issued to drivers who were parked on […]
19th December 2023

Drivers warned to keep their licence safe this Christmas

Make sure you take good care of your driving licence over this holiday period or you could find yourself a victim of identity theft.  More than […]
14th December 2023

Three-quarters of drivers put themselves in danger when broken down on motorways

A worrying 78% of drivers would choose to wait in the wrong place if their car broke down on the motorway.   Only a fifth of drivers […]
12th December 2023

Driving home for Christmas? These are the roads to avoid

The few days before Christmas are some of the busiest in the year and you might end up in standstill traffic depending on which road you […]
8th December 2023

The best gifts for car lovers

If you’ve got a car enthusiast in your life, and you don’t know what to get them for Christmas, check out these gifts for making petrolheads […]
7th December 2023

Drivers urged to avoid ‘Frantic Friday’ when travelling this Christmas

Driving home for Christmas can be a challenge if you leave it until the last minute. There’s a lot of traffic and the weather isn’t always […]
5th December 2023

UK car thefts hit an all-time high with keyless car tech to blame

Technological advances in recent years have led to handy inventions like keyless entry for cars. However, this has had the unintended side effect of making keyless […]
4th December 2023

A DIY guide to checking and repairing your car

Keeping a car can be expensive. But there are steps you can take which could save you some cash. Here are five simple car repairs and […]
30th November 2023

A third of drivers are ignoring red weather warnings for snow

Do UK drivers abide by weather warnings? If you think the answer is yes, you’ll be surprised to know you’re wrong. According to a recent study, […]