driving

9th January 2024

Freezing conditions are causing dangerous roads – here’s how to stay safe

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 […]
3rd January 2024

Auto trends in 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 […]
21st December 2023

London councils net close to £8.5m in pavement parking fines

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 […]
14th December 2023

Three-quarters of drivers put themselves in danger when broken down on motorways

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

Driving home for Christmas? These are the roads to avoid

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

The best gifts for car lovers

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

Drivers urged to avoid ‘Frantic Friday’ when travelling this Christmas

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

UK car thefts hit an all-time high with keyless car tech to blame

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 […]
28th November 2023

How do speeding fines work?

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% […]
24th October 2023

Drivers’ anger over poor local roads reaches highest level in 9 years

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 […]
10th October 2023

Two-thirds of Brits see cars as a stress-buster

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 […]
3rd August 2023

6 tips for driving in the UK

If you’re new to driving in the UK, or just new to driving, you might not be completely familiar with some of the rules and regulations. […]
1st August 2023

Major change to parking rules could slash fines by half

Do you feel that some parking fines are unfairly expensive? That could be about to change under new Government plans which aim to cut the amount […]
20th July 2023

Drivers risk a £5,000 fine for breaking little-known rules this summer

Whether you’re taking a long car trip this summer, or just making a few short journeys, it’s important you remember to follow these important rules and […]
18th July 2023

12.6 million journeys planned for first week of summer holidays

The summer holidays are almost upon us, and if you’re planning to travel over the first weekend of the break, you’ll want to know when the […]
13th July 2023

28% of cars fail their MOT tests – this is the most common reason why | 1st Central

MOT tests can throw up some unexpected results, so it might be helpful to learn some of the most common reasons that cars fail the annual […]
6th July 2023

11 road rules you’ll need to know before driving on holiday

It’s almost time for the summer holidays, and you might be thinking about going away. But do you know the rules of the road in different […]
3rd July 2023

6 of the wackiest cars ever made

Reliant Regal 1967 This iconic three-wheeled model, made famous by Only Fools and Horses, may not be the wackiest car on this list, but it’s definitely […]
20th June 2023

Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ): Everything You Need To Know

The expansion of the ULEZ this year has been a hotly debated topic, but it’s still going ahead despite the massive opposition. Currently, the ULEZ covers […]
5th June 2023

5 things every driver should know

With regular updates to The Highway Code and new motoring laws introduced all the time, it can be difficult to keep up with all the latest […]