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18th May 2017

Four simple rules to surviving a road trip

Road trips are a bit like Marmite. Some people love them, others hate them. On paper, a road trip’s great. A group of friends or a […]
18th May 2017

Driving with hay fever: Advice, whatever the pollen count

Hay fever. For the non-sufferers among you, may seem like the odd sneeze here, the occasional scratchy throat there, and not much more. But, for you […]
17th May 2017

Over half of drivers admit to breaking 20mph limit

With the fourth UN Global Road Safety Week just passed (8th – 12th May), countries from around the world came together to highlight the importance of road safety. Every Global […]
16th May 2017

Top 10 fuel-efficient cars

The efficiency of cars is fast becoming one of the most important factors when buying a car, especially when fuel prices are so unpredictable. Even in […]
15th May 2017

Government releases plans to tackle air pollution

Late last week, the government revealed its plans to try and fight pollution levels here in the UK. It was by no means an easy road […]
5th May 2017

Do you avoid manoeuvres? You’re not alone.

If you think back to your driving test, you may not have the fondest memory of manoeuvres. The pressure to get them right, the stress of practising […]
26th April 2017

Speeding laws in the UK have changed, are you in the know?

24th April 2017 marks the day speeding in the UK changed. The rules around speeding fines in the UK have now changed and if this is […]
24th April 2017

Ford set their sights on a new battle – The battle to combat car sickness

Car sickness – it’s enough to make you sick, isn’t it? We’ve all been there, whether it was a family road trip, a long drive to […]
24th April 2017

The cost of motoring soars by 10% in a year

Sorry, but unfortunately, you did read that right. Over the past 12 months, the cost of motoring has gone up by a massive 10%, according to […]
21st April 2017

How to buy a car (and not be fooled)

All those pesky April Fools’ pranks may feel like a distant memory, but it’s still possible to feel like you’ve been taken for a ride throughout […]
20th April 2017

Diesel scrappage scheme to be introduced in the UK?

The diesel scrappage scheme has been in the news a heck of a lot lately. If you know what it’s all about, feel free to skip […]
18th April 2017

The fastest cars in Britain for converting into cash

“The new Bugatti something-or-other has a top speed of really bloomin’ fast…” Boring. Top speed this, top speed that. We’re getting bored of hearing about the […]
13th April 2017

Monaco-style Grand Prix events could be coming to England

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most memorable races in the Formula One calendar. A big part of its success is that the race […]
12th April 2017

Uber’s weird and wonderful lost and found list revealed

The internet is good for a lot of things; communication, information and, most importantly, weird and wonderful lists. Thankfully, Uber has added to the latter with […]
10th April 2017

Getting back in the driving seat after an accident

It doesn’t matter where, when or how it happens; a road accident is always a horrible experience. After an accident, it can be difficult to get […]
6th April 2017

World record, life-size LEGO caravan goes on display

OK, we’ll admit… this isn’t a story you hear every day. But it’s definitely one worth shouting about. A caravan has gone on display at Beaulieu […]
4th April 2017

Could your smartphone become your driving licence?

Your driving licence might be getting a whole lot smarter. And we don’t mean the slightly scruffy photo you have on yours that you absolutely hate. […]
30th March 2017

April’s road tax changes explained

The season. The weather. The clocks. Everything is changing right now. And, as of 1st April, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), also known as road tax, has […]
27th March 2017

Changing how we change the clocks – could it improve road safety?

In case you weren’t aware, the clocks went forward this weekend. And yes, unfortunately, that’s the bad one for those of us that like our sleep. […]
23rd March 2017

Councils fail to explain rights to challenge parking fines

If there’s one thing worse than getting a parking ticket and paying a fine… it’s paying it unnecessarily. And by the sounds of things, a lot […]