Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
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 […]
11th January 2024
A whopping 89% of drivers think some headlights on cars today are too bright. The stat comes from the RAC who conducted a survey of 2000 […]
9th January 2024
Freezing temperatures have set in across the UK, meaning the roads could be dangerous to drive on. Weather warnings issued across UK Early this week, temperatures […]
4th January 2024
A new year means new cars. Join 1st Central as we get excited about the motors set to hit the roads in 2024 BMW iX2 Price: […]
3rd January 2024
A new year means new trends in the automotive industry. Check out the trends you can expect to see in the next 12 months. The rise […]
2nd January 2024
Make sure you’re up to date on the rules of the road and check out the new motoring laws coming into effect through 2024. DVSA eyesight […]
21st December 2023
In the 12 months leading up to November 2023, 32 London councils generated £8,442,086 from Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) issued to drivers who were parked on […]
19th December 2023
Make sure you take good care of your driving licence over this holiday period or you could find yourself a victim of identity theft. More than […]
14th December 2023
A worrying 78% of drivers would choose to wait in the wrong place if their car broke down on the motorway. Only a fifth of drivers […]
12th December 2023
The few days before Christmas are some of the busiest in the year and you might end up in standstill traffic depending on which road you […]