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Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
15th February 2022
Do you know you’re committing an offence if you drive with a dirty number plate or an unsecured pet in your car? To stop you being […]
10th February 2022
Do you drive a Ford Fiesta? If so, you might want to make sure it’s parked in a secure place, as new figures suggest it’s the […]
8th February 2022
Have you ever wished that private parking fines weren’t so high? If you live in England or Wales (excluding London), you can breathe a little sigh […]
3rd February 2022
Stop scrolling… The law on using a mobile phone while driving is about to get a whole lot tougher. The Department for Transport has announced that […]
2nd February 2022
Whether you’re on a long-distance journey or just the commute to work, you never know when a breakdown might happen. Keeping your car well-stocked with these […]
1st February 2022
What colour is your ideal new car? Would it be a bold or muted shade? If it’s the latter, you’re in good company, as grey has […]
31st January 2022
The Highway Code is set to undergo a major shake-up this weekend – but are you aware of it? Many drivers are still oblivious to the […]
25th January 2022
Are you facing a long wait for your driving test? You’re not alone. Some learners are having to wait up to 10 months for their practical […]
20th January 2022
Looking to get away this winter? While some people are choosing to jet off to sunnier climes, more Brits are shunning trips abroad in favour of […]
18th January 2022
Don’t know your PHEV from your PCP? You’re certainly not alone because a whopping 70% of Brits are bamboozled by car jargon, research has found. Top […]
13th January 2022
They’re the subject of much controversy… but now the rollout of all-lane-running smart motorways is being put on hold amid safety concerns. The planned expansion of […]
12th January 2022
Ready to hit the road in 2022? Hold up. There’s some changes you should know about. From new Clean Air Zones and updated number plates, to […]
11th January 2022
Are you satisfied with the state of the nation’s roads? If you are, you’re in the minority, it would appear. Only one in five drivers is […]
6th January 2022
Do you drive the nation’s most popular car? The Vauxhall Corsa has been crowned the UK’s best-selling car, sensationally snatching the title away from the Ford […]
4th January 2022
It might well be the famed home of concrete cows and 130 roundabouts, but now Milton Keynes is making a name for itself for a different […]
21st December 2021
Winter fog is set to descend over the UK, but many drivers don’t know how and when to use their fog lights… The Met Office is […]
20th December 2021
How many drinks could you have, and still be happy to drive? According to a survey by road safety charity IAM Roadsmart, the majority of drivers […]
14th December 2021
Driving home for Christmas? Plan your travel to avoid the busy roads… Nearly 18 million motorists are predicted to travel in the lead up to Christmas, […]
9th December 2021
What annoys you most about other drivers? New research has revealed the driving traits Brits can’t stand, with tailgating and road rage among the top 10. […]
8th December 2021
Uninsured drivers are more common than you might think. Each year in the UK, more than 130 people are killed and 26,000 are left injured in […]