Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
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 […]
8th December 2023
If you’ve got a car enthusiast in your life, and you don’t know what to get them for Christmas, check out these gifts for making petrolheads […]
7th December 2023
Driving home for Christmas can be a challenge if you leave it until the last minute. There’s a lot of traffic and the weather isn’t always […]
5th December 2023
Technological advances in recent years have led to handy inventions like keyless entry for cars. However, this has had the unintended side effect of making keyless […]
4th December 2023
Keeping a car can be expensive. But there are steps you can take which could save you some cash. Here are five simple car repairs and […]
30th November 2023
Do UK drivers abide by weather warnings? If you think the answer is yes, you’ll be surprised to know you’re wrong. According to a recent study, […]
28th November 2023
Many drivers stray over the speed limit occasionally, some accidentally and some on purpose. A 2022 study by the UK Department for Transport found that 45% […]
23rd November 2023
Are we entering a new age of speed camera tech? New anti-braking technology designed to catch drivers who brake suddenly before a speed camera or accelerate […]
21st November 2023
New year, new car? If you want to buy yourself a new car in 2024, Skoda’s Citigo should be a top option. According to new data […]
16th November 2023
A new, advanced type of speed camera that doesn’t flash and can monitor traffic in both directions is being installed on UK roads. Created by […]
14th November 2023
The state of Britain’s roads appears to be getting worse year on year according to the latest RAC data. Have you noticed yourself driving around more […]
10th November 2023
If you’re planning a road trip, you’ll need a car that has space, endurance and those all-important home comforts to get you where you need to […]