1st CENTRAL

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, […]
28th November 2023

How do speeding fines work?

Many drivers stray over the speed limit occasionally, some accidentally and some on purpose. A 2022 study by the UK Department for Transport found that 45% […]
23rd November 2023

Anti-braking speed cameras set for rollout in the UK

Are we entering a new age of speed camera tech? New anti-braking technology designed to catch drivers who brake suddenly before a speed camera or accelerate […]
21st November 2023

Skoda’s Citigo named UK’s most reliable car

New year, new car? If you want to buy yourself a new car in 2024, Skoda’s Citigo should be a top option. According to new data […]
16th November 2023

New two-way speed cameras to be installed across Britain

A new, advanced type of speed camera that doesn’t flash and can monitor traffic in both directions is being installed on UK roads.   Created by […]
14th November 2023

RAC deals with record number of third-quarter pothole breakdowns

The state of Britain’s roads appears to be getting worse year on year according to the latest RAC data. Have you noticed yourself driving around more […]
10th November 2023

Best cars for long road trips

If you’re planning a road trip, you’ll need a car that has space, endurance and those all-important home comforts to get you where you need to […]