Driving Tips

3rd April 2018

How to sell your car in a few easy steps | 1st Central

There are around seven million used cars bought and sold in Britain each year, and many of them change hands through private sales. If you’re thinking […]
14th March 2018

How to prepare for an Easter road trip

Squabbles, boredom, hunger, car troubles…they’re all very possible when packing up the family for a long-distance car journey. A successful road trip takes planning and preparation, […]
12th March 2018

The scourge of potholes – and how to handle them

The Beast from the East has brought with it snow, ice and a scourge of potholes. Here’s some things about them you should know and some […]
8th March 2018

Top tips for surviving bank holiday traffic

The year’s only four-day weekend is on the horizon. Whether you’re planning an Easter getaway or driving home to see family and friends, our tips for […]
4th January 2018

Top ways to save on car running costs this year

It’s January, which means two things are inevitable. You’ve made a New Year’s resolution and you’ve probably already given up on it! So how about making […]
1st December 2017

How to avoid the most common car buying scams

However savvy a buyer or seller you think you are, there’ll always be someone with a new, ‘sophisticated’ scam aimed at ripping you off. It’s worth […]
27th November 2017

Your guide to winter driving

Although twinkling icicles and fluffy snow may look idyllic, the icy weather makes road conditions more treacherous and breakdowns more common which can make winter driving […]
21st August 2017

10 money-saving tips to get the most out of your fuel tank

Diesel drivers will soon be feeling the pinch as new taxes are used to fund the government’s clean air plans. But petrol motorists aren’t quite off […]
13th July 2017

What to do if you’re in a road accident abroad | 1st Central

For many, the idea of driving overseas is pretty daunting, while the possibility of being involved in an incident abroad is truly terrifying. Unfortunately, accidents do […]
12th June 2017

GEM urges drivers to keep their pets safe this summer

OK, we don’t want to jinx anything… but it’s starting to feel like summer’s here. If it immediately started raining outside after you read that, we’re […]
30th May 2017

One fifth of drivers are unaware of the details of their car finance deal

It’s time we had a chat about car finance. Mainly because a new study’s revealed that quite a lot of UK drivers have never really sat […]
22nd May 2017

How to navigate a complicated sat nav

It wasn’t that long ago that sat navs were quite the luxury. A clever, new piece of tech that consigned hefty maps and road trip arguments […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 February 2017

5 ways to conquer stressful driving

Road rage, it can get us all. From a quiet tut, to an unnecessary hand gesture, we all react in different ways. But sometimes road rage […]
10th January 2017

5 ways to cut down your car’s running costs

It’s January, which means two things are inevitable. You’ve made a New Year’s resolution and you’ve probably already given up on it! So how about making […]
19th October 2016

1st CENTRAL’s safety tips for young drivers

When you’ve just passed your test, there can be a lot to think about. Not only do you have to remember all the rules you’ve learnt […]
18th October 2016

Driving in the dark

Driving in the dark can be dangerous, so here are our top tips to keep you safe on those dark evenings: Headlights can sometimes point in […]
28th September 2016

Student safety guide: Have a stress-free road trip to university

Are you driving to university this September? You may be travelling into the unknown, with a new course to start and new people to meet. But […]