Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
8th August 2023
With the introduction of the expanded ULEZ, and the government’s plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, there will eventually […]
3rd August 2023
If you’re new to driving in the UK, or just new to driving, you might not be completely familiar with some of the rules and regulations. […]
2nd August 2023
Does the government owe you money for selling your car? Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk and LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are urging Brits to follow through on claiming back the […]
1st August 2023
Do you feel that some parking fines are unfairly expensive? That could be about to change under new Government plans which aim to cut the amount […]
27th July 2023
Will artificial intelligence help make our roads safer? Hampshire and Thames Valley police forces identified almost 500 driving offences in a week using the Sensor test […]
25th July 2023
The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been a hotly debated topic in recent years, but what does it actually involve? […]
20th July 2023
Whether you’re taking a long car trip this summer, or just making a few short journeys, it’s important you remember to follow these important rules and […]
18th July 2023
The summer holidays are almost upon us, and if you’re planning to travel over the first weekend of the break, you’ll want to know when the […]
13th July 2023
MOT tests can throw up some unexpected results, so it might be helpful to learn some of the most common reasons that cars fail the annual […]
12th July 2023
Fuel prices have started to come down, but are you always getting the cheapest option? myRAC Fuel Finder RAC have recently launched the ‘myRAC Fuel Finder’ […]
6th July 2023
It’s almost time for the summer holidays, and you might be thinking about going away. But do you know the rules of the road in different […]
4th July 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that average supermarket fuel margins rose by 6p per litre between 2019 and 2022. Motorists paid an extra […]
3rd July 2023
Reliant Regal 1967 This iconic three-wheeled model, made famous by Only Fools and Horses, may not be the wackiest car on this list, but it’s definitely […]
29th June 2023
Has the cost of living crisis put the brakes on your car servicing? In a bid to cut costs on motor maintenance, 23% of car owners […]
27th June 2023
Around 150,000 motorists accidentally put the wrong fuel in their car every year – that’s one every three-and-a-half minutes. But do you know what to do […]
22nd June 2023
Going away on holiday between June and August? If so, you join 81% of Brits in their summer holiday plans, according to Trip Advisor’s Seasonal Travel […]
20th June 2023
The expansion of the ULEZ this year has been a hotly debated topic, but it’s still going ahead despite the massive opposition. Currently, the ULEZ covers […]
15th June 2023
Is speeding traffic putting you off the walk to school? Parents across the UK worry for their children’s safety, with reports of unsafe roads rolling in. […]
13th June 2023
Summers are getting warmer and the cost of living is going up, so how do you cool your car down quick without it using up too […]
8th June 2023
Is the UK’s motor industry finally turning around? According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 145,204 new vehicles sold were sold in May, […]