1st CENTRAL

2nd October 2020

DVLA launches online log book service

Every year, around half a million of us apply to the DVLA for a replacement vehicle log book (V5C), having lost or damaged our original document. […]
29th September 2020

The driving theory test – what’s changing?

Preparing to take your driving theory test? Hold up – there are some changes you need to know about… The DVSA has made one crucial change […]
28th September 2020

Half of people think speeding is acceptable

Hit the brakes – speeding is just as risky as driving after a pint. IAM Roadsmart says speeding should be deemed as socially unacceptable as drink […]
25th September 2020

Communities clash over new Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

It seems quieter roads and pedestrianised neighbourhoods aren’t quite the fairy-tale councils expected… More than 200 Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) have been proposed as a way […]
21st September 2020

Britain’s cars are older than ever

Is it time to retire your wheels? It might surprise you to learn that one in every five cars on our roads is over 13 years […]
18th September 2020

Motorways to trial 60mph limit in clean air bid

Take your foot off the gas, it’s time to clear the roadside air. Speed limits on four stretches of motorway will be cut to 60mph to […]
14th September 2020

12.5 million vehicles miss car servicing during pandemic

Have you used your car less during lockdown? That doesn’t mean you should skip your service… According to garage comparison site, BookMyGarage, nearly eight in 10 […]
11th September 2020

61% opposed to mandatory speed limiters

Cut the speed! The latest proposed update to UK driving law will make in-built speed limiters mandatory for all new cars by 2022.  The new technology […]
8th September 2020

Half of UK workers won’t return to pre-lockdown commute

Heading back to the office? Time to start planning the commute… But according to a new survey, the coronavirus pandemic may have changed our work and […]
5th September 2020

1st CENTRAL’s essential guide to car lights and headlights

Headlights when it’s dark, full beam when it’s darker. Easy, right? You’d be surprised how many people don’t know when to use all the lights on […]
4th September 2020

Government vows to tackle England’s pothole hotspots

Spotted a hole in the road? It could be time to look forward to a smoother commute as the government sets out to fund repairs on […]
2nd September 2020

New online tool helps parents choose right car seat

Is your child strapped in safely? Four out of 10 parents admit they’re uncertain which car seat is right for their child… Parents across the UK […]
26th August 2020

Dutch roundabouts could bring changes to UK driving law

Ever used a Dutch roundabout? You’d better buckle up. New government guidance could soon make them a much more common sight on our roads. Dutch-style roundabouts […]
21st August 2020

Brits spend five and half million hours searching for their parked cars every year

What’s the longest you’ve spent searching for your car in the supermarket car park? New research shows many of us have forgotten where we parked our […]
19th August 2020

Is your sat nav stealing your focus?

Eyes on the road! Is your sat nav obstructing your view? Placing your sat nav in the wrong place on the windscreen could lead to potentially […]
14th August 2020

Staycationers to take 45 million day trips in August

Holiday plans scuppered by the pandemic? UK road trips look to be the next best option as Brits plan to make the most of summer. A […]
10th August 2020

New car sales grow for the first time in 2020

Did lockdown get you dreaming of a brand-new motor? Apparently, you’re not alone. New car registrations grew by 11.3% in July compared to the same month […]
6th August 2020

Millions of Brits said ‘no’ to June’s MOT holiday

Safe driving or short-term savings – which did you choose? The government’s MOT holiday gave UK drivers the chance to forfeit their vehicle tests from 30th […]
3rd August 2020

Majority of Brits still want to test-drive new cars

You can buy pretty much anything online these days. But would you buy a new car? According to new research from the AA, the answer is […]
30th July 2020

Lockdown leads to friendlier roads

Could the age-long feud between drivers and cyclists finally be starting to calm? A new survey by Green Flag suggests we’re becoming more patient with those […]