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7th February 2017

Speeding penalties set to rise, don’t be caught out!

Currently, when a motorist is caught driving excessively over the speed limit, they receive a fine that starts at 100% of their weekly income. But with […]
6th February 2017

5 ways to conquer stressful driving

Road rage, it can get us all. From a quiet tut, to an unnecessary hand gesture, we all react in different ways. But sometimes road rage […]
1st February 2017

Let’s celebrate National Car Insurance Day

It’s rare that we ever talk about ourselves on here. We like to keep things topical and talk about the news that matters, whether it’s crucial […]
30th January 2017

Is the colour of your car on trend?

They say you can tell a lot about a person from the colour of their car. We don’t know who they are or what they can […]
25th January 2017

47 drivers an hour caught using phone

Is mobile phone use behind the wheel becoming more common? New figures from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) suggest it most certainly is. In fact, […]
23rd January 2017

What does your car say about you?

What were you thinking about when you bought your last car? Was your mind focused on looking good, or were you just concerned about getting your […]
16th January 2017

National Pothole Day: Potholes to appear at ‘unprecedented rate’

Happy National Pothole Day everyone! OK, it’s not quite as big as Christmas yet, but give it a few years and we’ll all be buying Pothole […]
12th January 2017

Why it’s a cracking idea to get windscreen chips fixed

You’re driving along the road when a lorry wheel flicks up a stone which hits your windscreen and causes a chip. Frustrating, we know…but our windscreen […]
11th January 2017

Does my car look big in this?

Parking. It’s never easy, is it? Well, it may not be your fault. A new study suggests that parking spaces in the UK are too small […]
10th January 2017

5 ways to cut down your car’s running costs

It’s January, which means two things are inevitable. You’ve made a New Year’s resolution and you’ve probably already given up on it! So how about making […]
9th January 2017

UK Car of the Year category winners announced

Forget the Golden Globes. We’ve got a far more important set of winners to announce… The UK Car of the Year Awards has announced its 12 […]
6th January 2017

1 in 3 Brits names their car

Have you ever given your car a nickname? Well it seems you’re not alone. Far from it in fact, as around a third of British drivers […]
3rd January 2017

Drivers left in the cold as thieves steal ‘defrosting’ cars

Today is the first day back at work for many of us, and with cold weather sweeping much of the country, it was a frosty start […]
14th December 2016

Driver stopped by police… for eating a bowl of cereal

You had a late night. Your alarm didn’t go off. You’re in a rush. You know there’s going to be traffic. Who has time for breakfast?! […]
12th December 2016

Revealed: 5 worst towns to drive in

Buckle up, because depending on where you are… this could be a bumpy ride. New research from MoneySupermarket has named (and shamed) the 5 worst towns […]
7th December 2016

Paris introduces ‘odd’ ban to fight pollution

As schemes go, this is certainly an odd one. Yesterday, half of the cars that normally speed around the Parisian streets were nowhere to be seen. […]
30th November 2016

Santa Claus supports MP’s bid for cheaper parking

Christmas has come early for one MP, with Santa Claus himself lending him a helping hand. Well, a helping letter actually. David Tredinnick, MP for Bosworth, […]
28th November 2016

Being stuck in traffic is more stressful than a dentist appointment

Would you rather have a dreaded filling at the dentist or be trapped in your car for hours, crawling slowly down the motorway after a long […]
24th November 2016

Drivers urged to take ‘Brake Pledge’ for Road Safety Week

Have you taken the Brake Pledge? Road safety charity Brake is urging all young drivers to take its pledge and drive safely. This is in accordance […]
23rd November 2016

Young UK drivers most likely to be distracted by “attractive pedestrians”

Do you get distracted easily when behind the wheel? A survey from Ford has researched what distracts young drivers across Europe, and the UK has come […]