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17th September 2018

Should drivers’ phones be seized and destroyed?

The vast majority of UK drivers think police officers should be able to destroy the phones of motorists caught using them while driving. The AA survey* […]
12th September 2018

Driver hit with ‘20-year-old’ parking fine

What’s the longest you’ve left your car parked in a multi-storey car park? A whole day? Maybe overnight? Well, imagine the surprise of one motorist when […]
11th September 2018

Fuel prices hit four-and-a-half year high

Drivers in the UK face the highest fuel prices since 2014 when they fill up at the forecourt, new figures suggest. The data also shows the […]
7th September 2018

Top 10 safest cars of 2018

When it comes to buying a new car, you want something able to protect you and your family in the event of an accident, so one […]
5th September 2018

Stay safe with our autumn driving checklist

September’s getting off to a reasonable start too, but we’ve all got to face it – autumn is well and truly on its way now. Just […]
4th September 2018

Thousands of popular family cars won’t be able to use new ‘green’ fuel

Over half a million cars in the UK won’t be able to use the new ‘eco-friendly’ E10 fuel planned for introduction to forecourts across the country. […]
4th September 2018

The ultimate guide to new registration plates

It’s that time of the year again! New registration plates were launched in the UK on 1st September, meaning some of you will soon be driving […]
24th August 2018

Drink-driving casualties hit highest level in years

The number of people killed or injured in drink-driving related crashes has hit its highest level since 2012. Data from the Department of Transport shows that […]
24th August 2018

You drive me crazy!

With the August bank holiday weekend on the horizon, many people will be ‘gearing’ up to hit the roads for their late summer road trip, with […]
17th August 2018

Top tips to survive the August Bank Holiday traffic

It’s nearly time for the August Bank Holiday and one thing that it’s sure to bring is a whole heap of traffic. Whether you’re planning a […]
15th August 2018

Are you ashamed of your messy motor?

People could be damaging their own love lives because they’re ashamed of how messy their cars are, a revealing new survey suggests. Research by car cleaning […]
10th August 2018

What to do in the event of a breakdown

It’s that time of year when everyone’s on the road, with most people heading off on their well-earned holidays. If you’re a new motorist, it’s all […]
8th August 2018

Top 5 everyday tips for cheaper motoring

Driving is an expensive necessity for many of us, especially in the summer. Even before you’ve sat behind the wheel you’ll have already paid out for […]
7th August 2018

Should the MOT be scrapped?

UK motorists are wasting hundreds of millions of pounds every year on “outdated” M)T tests, a thinktank has claimed. In its new report, the Adam Smith […]
6th August 2018

Drivers suffer with ‘roller coaster’ fuel prices

Drivers across the UK were punished at the pumps last month, as new analysis shows the cost of fuel rose again during July. The RAC figures […]
2nd August 2018

Drivers with ‘hidden disabilities’ eligible for blue badges

People living with ‘hidden disabilities’ will soon be able to apply for blue badge parking permits. From next year, drivers with non-physical illnesses such as autism […]
2nd August 2018

Driving dehydrated ‘just as bad as drink driving’

Dehydrated motorists are just as likely to make mistakes on the road as those who drink drive. Bet you didn’t think that would be the case! […]
1st August 2018

Blame it on the weather man: four million Brits not prepared for driving in the heatwave

With Britain basking in the middle of a heatwave, we’ve done a bit of research that revealed that motorists are sitting ducks when it comes to driving […]
30th July 2018

Crash for cash’ fears drive surge in dashcam use

‘Crash for cash’ fraudsters, who stage accidents to make insurance claims, are becoming a worry for growing numbers of motorists. That’s the conclusion of a new […]
26th July 2018

The Great British Road Trip: Our top five

This summer has been one to remember, and one we quite frankly don’t want to forget. It’s been compared to the summer of ‘76, or as […]