Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
27th April 2022
What does your choice of car say about your personality? Are you loud, quiet or family-orientated? According to a recent poll, nearly half of drivers think […]
21st April 2022
Need to catch up on your favourite TV show? If you’re the owner of a self-driving car, you might not have to wait until you get […]
19th April 2022
Does hay fever cause you an itchy throat and watery eyes? If so, you could be at risk of a motoring offence carrying a £1,000 fine. […]
14th April 2022
It’s good news for Hyundai… Their first all-electric vehicle, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, has been awarded the prestigious World Car of the Year award by the […]
13th April 2022
Got a trip planned this Easter weekend? You’re not the only one… According to the RAC, this Easter weekend will be the busiest for at least […]
7th April 2022
Do you think older drivers should have to resit their driving test? According to recent data, nearly one in three drivers believe people should resit their […]
5th April 2022
Are you aware of recent changes to the Highway Code? From pedestrians now having more right of way at junctions, to cyclists being able to ride […]
1st April 2022
What plans have you got in store for summer 2022? A road trip is never a bad idea, but a road trip with breath-taking scenery is […]
29th March 2022
How would you describe the state of your local roads – silky smooth or bumpy and hazardous? You’re not alone if you answered the latter. In […]
24th March 2022
Spring has sprung and the days are getting warmer, which means it’s time to make sure you’re giving your car some TLC. But before you whip […]
22nd March 2022
Do you, as a driver, want to take more responsibility for your impact on the environment? Thanks to a new app, you can now begin to […]
18th March 2022
Do you have more than one car in your household? If the answer is yes, you could benefit from Multicar insurance policies, but how exactly does […]
17th March 2022
The fuel crisis is impacting many of us. Petrol and diesel prices hit highs of £1.65 and £1.76 per litre this week. But have you tried […]
15th March 2022
Car issues can make your day go from good to bad. If you’ve been stuck with a flat car battery, you’ll need to jump start your […]
10th March 2022
Some of us might not think twice about paying £12.50 to drive in an expanding number of national low emission zones (LEZ). But for taxi drivers […]
7th March 2022
Have you ever been guilty of parking in front of someone’s driveway? Or have you been on the receiving end and blocked from getting in or […]
2nd March 2022
Have you paid your car tax? The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is urging that you do so as soon as possible before new changes […]
24th February 2022
Ever found yourself nodding off while driving? New research has revealed that falling asleep shouldn’t be your only worry if you’re driving while tired – you’re […]
22nd February 2022
Do you think it’s acceptable to drive at 80mph on a motorway? Over 40% of drivers say it’s OK, but since 2016 an increasing number are […]
17th February 2022
Many of us may feel we have been overcharged by mechanics at least once in our lifetime, but have you ever thought your gender or age […]