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Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
7th March 2023
Looking to buy a second-hand car? You might want to avoid shopping around in certain areas and head over to Gravesend, Kent instead. According to car […]
2nd March 2023
Do you believe aggressive cyclists are a danger to your safety? For almost two in three drivers, the answer is yes, despite there being a high […]
1st March 2023
Ever wondered about which cars the rich and famous drive? We’ve made a list of some of the most impressive celebrity car collections so you can […]
28th February 2023
From 1 March 2023, the new ‘23’ licence plate registration will be introduced across England, Scotland and Wales. This will be the first licence plate change […]
23rd February 2023
2023 has ushered in new driving changes. Here’s what you need to know to keep a clean licence and your eye on your motoring money. 1. […]
21st February 2023
Did you pass your driving test before 2014? If the answer is yes, you’ll soon need to renew your driving licence. This reminder comes from the […]
16th February 2023
Want a clean and mean car exterior, with minimal effort? According to Mat Watson, Chief Content Officer at CarWow, if you prioritise just two simple cleaning […]
14th February 2023
Many of us catch taxis on a regular basis, but would you sit in a flying taxi? Some of us hoped flying cars would exist by […]
9th February 2023
Live or drive in Manchester? You might notice traffic slowing down in the area as the speed limit is set to be reduced. In an attempt […]
7th February 2023
Think you spent a lot of money on petrol last year? Well, we’ve got some news for you. According to research, the average driver will spend […]
2nd February 2023
The UK government plans to ban diesel car sales by 2030. But why are we moving away from this fuel type? And what does this mean […]
1st February 2023
Are you ready to get driving in 2023? Make sure you know the new rules of the road first. From the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) […]
31st January 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was recently fined by police for taking off his seatbelt to film a social media video in a moving car. As a […]
26th January 2023
On cold, frosty mornings, the last thing many of us want to do is defrost our windscreen. It’s a task no one looks forward to, and […]
23rd January 2023
Snow, ice, and now fog. The UK has been hit by freezing weather conditions lately, but have you been staying safe on the roads? With a […]
19th January 2023
Wondering which paint colour to choose for your new car? According to Motoring Research, monochrome is rife on UK roads, with grey coming in top for […]
17th January 2023
Fed up with potholes on local roads? We’ve got bad news for you unfortunately, as motoring experts warn that their numbers are likely to rise. From […]
12th January 2023
Starting the new year with a new ride? When it comes to practicality, space and low running costs, few vehicles beat the estate car. Add its […]
10th January 2023
From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, London is known for many things, including its busy roads. So, it might not come as a surprise to some […]
5th January 2023
2022 was a challenging year for many of us, and official figures have now revealed that it was also a difficult year for the UK’s new […]