Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
22nd March 2022
Do you, as a driver, want to take more responsibility for your impact on the environment? Thanks to a new app, you can now begin to […]
18th March 2022
Do you have more than one car in your household? If the answer is yes, you could benefit from Multicar insurance policies, but how exactly does […]
17th March 2022
The fuel crisis is impacting many of us. Petrol and diesel prices hit highs of £1.65 and £1.76 per litre this week. But have you tried […]
15th March 2022
Car issues can make your day go from good to bad. If you’ve been stuck with a flat car battery, you’ll need to jump start your […]
10th March 2022
Some of us might not think twice about paying £12.50 to drive in an expanding number of national low emission zones (LEZ). But for taxi drivers […]
7th March 2022
Have you ever been guilty of parking in front of someone’s driveway? Or have you been on the receiving end and blocked from getting in or […]
2nd March 2022
Have you paid your car tax? The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is urging that you do so as soon as possible before new changes […]
24th February 2022
Ever found yourself nodding off while driving? New research has revealed that falling asleep shouldn’t be your only worry if you’re driving while tired – you’re […]
22nd February 2022
Do you think it’s acceptable to drive at 80mph on a motorway? Over 40% of drivers say it’s OK, but since 2016 an increasing number are […]
17th February 2022
Many of us may feel we have been overcharged by mechanics at least once in our lifetime, but have you ever thought your gender or age […]
15th February 2022
Do you know you’re committing an offence if you drive with a dirty number plate or an unsecured pet in your car? To stop you being […]
10th February 2022
Do you drive a Ford Fiesta? If so, you might want to make sure it’s parked in a secure place, as new figures suggest it’s the […]
8th February 2022
Have you ever wished that private parking fines weren’t so high? If you live in England or Wales (excluding London), you can breathe a little sigh […]
3rd February 2022
Stop scrolling… The law on using a mobile phone while driving is about to get a whole lot tougher. The Department for Transport has announced that […]
2nd February 2022
Whether you’re on a long-distance journey or just the commute to work, you never know when a breakdown might happen. Keeping your car well-stocked with these […]
1st February 2022
What colour is your ideal new car? Would it be a bold or muted shade? If it’s the latter, you’re in good company, as grey has […]
31st January 2022
The Highway Code is set to undergo a major shake-up this weekend – but are you aware of it? Many drivers are still oblivious to the […]
25th January 2022
Are you facing a long wait for your driving test? You’re not alone. Some learners are having to wait up to 10 months for their practical […]
20th January 2022
Looking to get away this winter? While some people are choosing to jet off to sunnier climes, more Brits are shunning trips abroad in favour of […]
18th January 2022
Don’t know your PHEV from your PCP? You’re certainly not alone because a whopping 70% of Brits are bamboozled by car jargon, research has found. Top […]