Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
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 UK driving laws & rules coming into effect. DVSA […]
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, […]