UK Driving
8th February 2017
2017 looks set to be an exciting year for cars. Electric cars will improve, motorsport will exhilarate and driverless cars may start to gently make their […]
1st February 2017
It’s rare that we ever talk about ourselves on here. We like to keep things topical and talk about the news that matters, whether it’s crucial […]
30th January 2017
They say you can tell a lot about a person from the colour of their car. We don’t know who they are or what they can […]
23rd January 2017
What were you thinking about when you bought your last car? Was your mind focused on looking good, or were you just concerned about getting your […]
16th January 2017
Happy National Pothole Day everyone! OK, it’s not quite as big as Christmas yet, but give it a few years and we’ll all be buying Pothole […]
11th January 2017
Parking. It’s never easy, is it? Well, it may not be your fault. A new study suggests that parking spaces in the UK are too small […]
3rd January 2017
Today is the first day back at work for many of us, and with cold weather sweeping much of the country, it was a frosty start […]
12th December 2016
Buckle up, because depending on where you are… this could be a bumpy ride. New research from MoneySupermarket has named (and shamed) the 5 worst towns […]
30th November 2016
Christmas has come early for one MP, with Santa Claus himself lending him a helping hand. Well, a helping letter actually. David Tredinnick, MP for Bosworth, […]
28th November 2016
Would you rather have a dreaded filling at the dentist or be trapped in your car for hours, crawling slowly down the motorway after a long […]
23rd November 2016
Do you get distracted easily when behind the wheel? A survey from Ford has researched what distracts young drivers across Europe, and the UK has come […]
7th November 2016
Think your keyboard or mobile phone are dirtier than your car? Think again. A study by Salford University found cars to be 50% dirtier than both […]
26th October 2016
A million drivers simply cannot afford to drive, according to information from the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA). While learning to drive can take months or […]
20th October 2016
Here at 1ST CENTRAL, we think brilliant drivers like you deserve great rewards. That’s where our free app 1ST DRIVE comes in. Track your trips, size […]
5th October 2016
We’ve all been there. Sighing, drumming our hands impatiently on the steering wheel and grimacing while we crawl along the motorway. Many of us who are […]
3rd October 2016
We all hate being stuck in rush-hour traffic, crawling along behind a seemingly endless line of cars. But two drivers in America went to extreme lengths […]
26th September 2016
A new car designed especially for women has been criticised for being “patronising”. The New Mii from SEAT and Cosmopolitan was unveiled at a special catwalk […]
8th September 2016
Everyone makes mistakes right? One in particular fuelled smiles – and a lot of banter on social media. You have to feel a bit sorry for […]
30th August 2016
Wondering why you’re piling on the pounds? Apparently your journey to and from work could be the reason you’re overweight. Commuting adds an average of almost […]
15th August 2016
Shaking hands, a dry mouth and cold sweat? Remember how it feels to take an exam? It’s nerve-wracking. No one likes tests, especially when you’re learning to drive, […]