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Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
5th November 2024
Drivers can be slapped with a fine for many reasons, however, most of them are easily avoided. Here’s what you should know about the most common […]
30th October 2024
Fireworks and bonfires can be a lot of fun, but it’s important to handle them safely to avoid accidents. Here are some essential safety tips to […]
30th October 2024
Winter in the UK can be tough, with snow, ice, storms, and floods. Having the right insurance can help protect you and your home. Here are […]
30th October 2024
Get yourself winter-ready with these great tips for protecting your home when the weather turns. A bit of DIY and Prep Insulate pipes: Ensure all water […]
30th October 2024
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for the winter months. Here’s some top tips […]
30th October 2024
Storms and floods can cause significant damage to homes, but with the right preparation, you can minimise the risks. Here are some practical tips to help […]
2nd October 2024
British weather can be unpredictable, but one thing that’s always certain is that there’s a lot of rain in autumn. If you want to know more […]
3rd September 2024
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has been testing the safety of cars since 1997. It subjects cars to a series of tests which […]
7th August 2024
Summer is finally here! There’s never been a better time to refresh your memory, and hopefully learn some new tips and tricks, on how to keep […]
5th July 2024
Forget Route 66 and other far flung driving destinations, some of the best places to hit the road can be found much closer to home. Norfolk […]
6th June 2024
There have been many iconic and well-loved cars in film and television over the years, but we’ve listed our top 8 favourites featured on the big […]
30th May 2024
A new report from the RAC reveals that the UK has the most expensive diesel in Europe, despite the fuel duty discount introduced in March 2022. […]
28th May 2024
Motorists could see their insurance go up by £369 if they don’t follow this simple rule. Dangerous and expensive It is illegal to use, or hold, […]
24th May 2024
In partnership with Channel 4’s Dispatches (Thursday, 23 May 2024) the RAC has carried out analysis on how councils approach the repair of potholes in their […]
23rd May 2024
Approximately 20 million journeys are expected to be made this bank holiday weekend, with traffic almost returning to 2019’s pre-pandemic high of 22 million journeys. 4 […]
16th May 2024
Older drivers are at risk of having their driving licence immediately revoked for not following a simple rule. Older drivers could be considered ‘hazard to the […]
9th May 2024
According to the Express, motorists are suddenly realising that there’s one kind of speed limit sign you can ignore. Amber speed signs The speed limit on […]
2nd May 2024
Over half of drivers haven’t read the Highway Code since passing their driving test, despite several recent updates being added to the rule book. 88% of […]
1st May 2024
If you spend a lot of time in your car, it’s probably best to have your essentials with you just in case you need them. Here […]
30th April 2024
More than 16 million car journeys will be made over the course of the early May bank holiday, research from the RAC and transport analytics specialists, […]