Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
4th January 2023
Are you on the market for a new car? If you’re not sure what to buy, we’ve found some of the most exciting cars hitting the […]
3rd January 2023
Did you buy a new car in 2022? If so, was it a second-hand hatchback? According to AA Cars, nine out of the ten fastest selling […]
22nd December 2022
National Highways staff walk out today, kick-starting the holiday travel chaos. Staff in charge of keeping traffic flowing and managing incidents on the UK’s biggest roads […]
20th December 2022
Smart motorways were designed to increase capacity and reduce congestion during busy road times. Methods like using the hard shoulder as a running lane and variable […]
15th December 2022
Do you want to make sure you’re always driving responsibly? For your own safety, and the safety of other road users, drivers should remember not to […]
14th December 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and the busiest. UK roads are soon to be heaving with traffic as families travel to spend Christmas with […]
8th December 2022
The Met Office has issued an urgent weather warning to Brits of impending ice and snow, with temperatures expected to drop to -10°C. As per The […]
7th December 2022
Driving home for Christmas? If you’re travelling with your dog, you may want to make a pit stop so that everyone has a chance to stretch […]
2nd December 2022
Have you spotted lots of the same make of car on the road? You might be seeing one of the top-selling cars of 2022, or maybe […]
1st December 2022
Is your car covered in the event of an accident? You are legally obliged to have a car insurance policy in the UK, but there are […]
30th November 2022
Be honest – what’s the name of your car? Many of us pride ourselves in taking good care of our vehicles and even christen them by […]
24th November 2022
Have you received a parking fine in recent months? If the answer is yes, you aren’t alone as recent figures show motorists are being hit with […]
22nd November 2022
Welcome to Britain, where the winter days are short, dark, and cold. Driving during this time can be a challenge for many. The dark presents great […]
22nd November 2022
If you’re approaching your renewal date with 1ST CENTRAL, you may be interested to learn about a new regulation launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). […]
17th November 2022
A new survey shows a shocking 80% of drivers would fail their driving test if taken today, thanks to years of bad driving habits. The findings […]
15th November 2022
Do you own an automatic-only licence? If yes, you aren’t alone. Auto-only licence holders make up around 2.7% of all qualified drivers on Britain’s roads, and […]
10th November 2022
Buying a car isn’t always easy – not only do you have to raise the funds, you need to make sure you pick the right one. […]
8th November 2022
Do you suffer from diabetes or vertigo? According to research by Quotezone, some medical conditions could prevent drivers from legally taking to the road or invalidate […]
3rd November 2022
Is your vehicle roadworthy? A new RAC study shows 37% of young drivers are avoiding car repairs in an attempt to save money during the cost […]
2nd November 2022
Has your ever car broke down in winter? If so, you probably wished you had a snack, or a blanket to keep warm while you waited […]