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21st March 2024
Understanding road signs is a vital part of keeping safe on the road. Thats why it’s important to get to know some of the more uncommon […]
20th March 2024
Potholes have become one of the biggest problems on Britain’s roads. If your vehicle has been damaged by potholes, here’s how to claim compensation for the […]
19th March 2024
A Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) update could see drivers hit with ‘significantly higher’ fees this year. What is VED? VED, also called car tax or road […]
12th March 2024
Part of the M25 will be closed for the first time this weekend as National Highways plan to carry out extensive work. When and where will […]
7th March 2024
From fuel duty to national insurance, the Spring Budget covered a few motoring areas, but what do drivers need to know? We’ve got you covered – […]
6th March 2024
Half the fun of a holiday is the road trip you take on your way to your destination. But if you don’t want to hear countless […]
5th March 2024
Did you buy a new car last month? If so, your purchase contributed to the highest February sales the UK’s new car market has seen in […]
29th February 2024
Have you freshened up your knowledge of driving rules recently? More than half of UK drivers are unfamiliar with the latest Highway Code rules, a new […]
27th February 2024
Road maintenance in 2022/23 dropped to the lowest it’s been in five years according to RAC, analysis of the latest government statistics. Just 4% of A […]
15th February 2024
When you see a pothole approaching on the road, do you immediately slam on the brakes? This is a natural reaction for many drivers, as we […]
14th February 2024
Do you think parking on pavements should be allowed? Recent investigations into pedestrian safety have councils calling for pavement parking to be banned across England. “Pavement […]
7th February 2024
How do you feel about parking apps? A recent survey by Autocar revealed that more than four in five drivers dislike using the many parking apps […]
6th February 2024
Fuel prices finally stabilised in January after falling for three months, but price analysis reveals a ‘blatantly wrong’ 14p difference between the highest and lowest-priced supermarket […]
5th February 2024
The UK’s most popular cars from 2023 have been revealed, and not all is as expected. With almost 50,000 registrations, find out which car has dethroned […]
1st February 2024
In March 2022 the law changed so that drivers could be stopped for using their phone behind the wheel for any reason, not just calling someone. […]
31st January 2024
Fewer than a fifth of British drivers (18%) think the changes to the Highway Code made in 2022 have improved the safety of pedestrians, according to […]
25th January 2024
Fancy a new set of wheels? Based on recent findings, we’re placing our bets on grey for your new car colour. Figures from the Society of […]
22nd January 2024
Storm Isha blew in over the weekend and the after effects are set to continue over the next few days. What is Storm Isha? Storm Isha […]
18th January 2024
How much time do you think you’re wasting in traffic every day? Whether it’s the commute to work, the school run or just rush hour traffic, […]
16th January 2024
The beginning of the year brings wintry and sometimes dangerous road conditions. Cold snaps can cause ice to form on the roads, and falling snow will […]