Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
9th November 2023
Winter woes got you rethinking your festive road trip? National Highways have got you covered for a safer commute over the holiday season. The agency is […]
7th November 2023
According to new data, the number of fuel thefts from British petrol stations has risen sharply. Thefts up 77% according to RAC In response to a […]
2nd November 2023
By 2040, connected and automated (CAM) technology could boost our economy by as much as £66 billion annually. According to a new report published by the […]
1st November 2023
Having something go wrong with your car is never ideal. But when it’s cold, dark and wet and you’re sat on the side of the road […]
31st October 2023
The trend of decorating your car for Halloween has been growing in popularity, with #HalloweenCar racking up over 15 million views on TikTok. However, if you […]
26th October 2023
Britain’s carmakers can rejoice as September yields an impressive 39.8% increase in manufacturing output compared to the same month last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
24th October 2023
The disrepair of Britain’s roads is a top concern for almost half of drivers (49%), according to the RAC’s Annual Report on Motoring. This is the […]
19th October 2023
As temperatures drop, UK roads get more treacherous with rain, ice and snow. But there are things you can do to prepare your car and yourself […]
17th October 2023
Britain’s pothole problem is well-documented, but that could all be about to change thanks to a fleet of JCB Pothole Pros. JCB Pothole Pros hit the […]
12th October 2023
Autumn has well and truly arrived, but do you know the best way to take care of your car now it’s getting colder? We share some […]
10th October 2023
Two thirds of Brits say that spending time working on their car helps to reduce their stress and anxiety levels. The findings come from an […]
6th October 2023
It’s that time of year again when we break out the scary movies. But how often do you pay attention to the cars that make appearances […]
5th October 2023
Feeling a sense of déjà vu with rising fuel costs? It might be wise to trust your instincts, as RAC Fuel Watch found that prices at […]
3rd October 2023
There have been a lot of road related policies implemented in the past few years, and now the Conservative Party has unveiled a 30-point plan aimed […]
28th September 2023
Have you had a parking ticket lately? If so, you’re not alone as parking ticket numbers are skyrocketing. According to a recent analysis of DVLA data […]
26th September 2023
One of the biggest downsides of living in the UK has got to be the tumultuous weather; one day it can be blistering sunshine, the next […]
21st September 2023
The 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be delayed until 2035. Rishi Sunak made the announcement in a speech last […]
20th September 2023
Is the UK on track to meet net zero by 2050? The decarbonisation of cars and vans is one of the “biggest challenges” to meeting the […]
19th September 2023
Global oil prices hit a ten-month high today (19th Sep) and fuel prices are on the rise again, but there could soon be a quick and […]
14th September 2023
RAC’s analysis of government data has proven that road resurfacing and life-extending treatment is at the lowest it’s been in five years. A 34% drop in […]