Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
9th March 2018
It’s no secret that if you’re caught using your mobile phone behind the wheel, you’ll likely be hit with a harsh-but-fair penalty. But did you know […]
8th March 2018
The year’s only four-day weekend is on the horizon. Whether you’re planning an Easter getaway or driving home to see family and friends, our tips for […]
7th March 2018
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, will shoot up for some drivers this year as the Government tries to clamp down on air pollution… Changes […]
2nd March 2018
While the cost of public transport continues to spiral, owning a car doesn’t come cheap either, with new research showing motorists spend more than £200,000 on […]
1st March 2018
With Easter fast-approaching, an annual Easter egg hunt is likely to be on the cards. But maybe not in the traditional sense… Before you start hiding […]
26th February 2018
Rogue insurance brokers are scamming drivers out of hundreds of thousands of pounds, police warn. According to the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department […]
21st February 2018
Searching for a parking space on the congested streets of a city centre may seem like it takes an eternity. We’ve compiled some data that reveals […]
19th February 2018
More than 1,000 children aged 16 and under have been disqualified from driving in the past year, figures obtained by the BBC. The broadcaster says DVLA […]
16th February 2018
Lead by example is a commonly used phrase. Although not an expression adopted by more than half of Government ministers, it would seem… A Freedom of […]
14th February 2018
Taking your car to Lovers’ Lane used to be more memorable than it is in today’s modernised vehicles, according to a new survey… A poll of […]
12th February 2018
The devastation that can be caused by distracted drivers is well known. But new research suggests motorists are distracted a shocking 7% of the time they’re […]
12th February 2018
Valentine’s Day doesn’t come without its stresses. Present-buying, restaurant-booking, even overthinking the words to write in a card. But when it comes to setting the tone […]
5th February 2018
Reliability is a key priority when on the hunt for new wheels for the family. Fortunately, What Car? has you covered with its 2018 Reliability Survey… […]
2nd February 2018
The look of a car is not the only factor to consider when choosing a new one. From list price to insurance costs and fuel economy, […]
29th January 2018
Black is the new black, the latest official figures on car sales show. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, more than half a […]
25th January 2018
Dating in the dark, dining in the dark and now driving in the dark; no – the latter is not the latest hipster trend, it’s a suggestion […]
22nd January 2018
Perusing the shiny motors on a car dealership’s forecourt is set to be a thing of the past, with a study of British auto execs suggesting […]
17th January 2018
While most people set New Year’s goals to get fit, eat healthier, spend less or be more positive, many of us are looking to improve how […]
15th January 2018
Vehicle thefts in England and Wales have shot up by almost a third (30%) over a three year period, according to figures released as part of […]
12th January 2018
The last 12 months saw plenty of driving law changes. Car tax, mobile phone penalties and alterations to the practical driving test were just some of the updates. […]