Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
4th March 2019
It’s that time of the year again! New number plates were launched in the UK on 28th February, meaning some of you will soon be driving off […]
27th February 2019
Banned child car seats that don’t give toddlers enough protection in a collision are still available to buy, a consumer watchdog has warned. The fabric seats […]
25th February 2019
Ever been tempted to get a personalised number plate, but not sure how you can show your personality in a collection of numbers and letters? Well, […]
20th February 2019
Recently a debate has been bought to the table surrounding when are you too old to drive? The issue is many people who would be impacted […]
18th February 2019
These days, it seems like car technology changes every week. One moment, a certain in-car gadget is all the rage and the next it’s disappeared, never […]
15th February 2019
The number of drivers opting for a driving awareness course instead of penalty points has shot up by more than a third in just five years, […]
14th February 2019
If you’re thinking of whisking your loved one away for an impromptu trip, you’re in luck! The United Kingdom has some truly spectacular locations to visit, […]
13th February 2019
Cars have been the stars of film for decades. From the early 1900s when cars trundled across the screen, to the fast-moving imaginary cars designed for […]
11th February 2019
Following last month’s collision that injured two women it’s reported that 97-year-old Prince Philip voluntarily surrendered his driving licence to police on Saturday. The incident is […]
8th February 2019
When winter weather hits, you can’t turn on the TV or radio without hearing all about how it’s going to affect your commute. But while the […]
6th February 2019
Think you’re a good driver? See yourself as a motoring mastermind when it comes to working out who’s in the right on the roads? Well, dashcam […]
5th February 2019
We all know running a car can be expensive. From topping up the tank, to paying tax and insurance premiums… the list goes on. And in […]
4th February 2019
“Good morning class, in today’s lesson we’ll be covering parallel parking and how to change a tyre” … Doesn’t sound like a regular day at school […]
1st February 2019
We’re definitely not alone when we say that the UK’s pothole problem is fast becoming a crisis. It’s been reported that in 2018, more than 905,000 […]
31st January 2019
As if you didn’t have enough to contend with in the mornings, now you have to deal with defrosting your car too. While some of you […]
28th January 2019
Be honest – how well do you think we here in the UK handle winter weather on the roads? Well if you’re anything like the vast […]
23rd January 2019
Winter is definitely here, and while kids across the country are building snowmen and having snowball fights, it’s not quite such a cheery story for drivers. […]
21st January 2019
Is your new year’s resolution to spend less money on motoring? A great place to start is on car parking. Car parking hacks for 2019 To […]
17th January 2019
If you’re looking to buy a new car, you’ll know that one of the biggest things to consider is which fuel type is right for you. […]
16th January 2019
Ever driven past a proposed road improvement scheme and wondered why work’s moving at a snail’s pace? Well if you live near a particular stretch of […]