Behind the wheel with 1st CENTRAL
Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
22nd May 2020
“Are we there yet?” Do tears, tantrums and constant questions like this haunt your family car trips? Nearly half of mums and dads admit their children’s […]
21st May 2020
Itching to get back out on the road? Don’t let a breakdown stop you in your tracks… New figures have shown a 72% rise in car […]
19th May 2020
Have you left your car to sleep through lockdown? If so, it might need a little TLC before heading back out on the road… Experts are […]
15th May 2020
Have your car keys been gathering dust during lockdown? New research reveals how the Coronavirus has changed our approach to travel. A study of more than […]
13th May 2020
Looking to refuel your car for less? Now’s your chance… The cost of filling up has dropped drastically for UK motorists, as oil prices continue to […]
8th May 2020
Like to take your canine pal along for the drive? According to new research, travelling with pets could have more benefits than just good company. In […]
6th May 2020
Were you booked on a speed awareness course prior to lockdown? Drivers can now Zoom their way back to the road as courses go online. Drivers […]
23rd April 2020
Jeremy Clarkson’s ego has been boosted as he’s beaten Steve McQueen to the title of greatest screen automotive icon. A survey by Hyundai asked 2,000 Brits […]
17th April 2020
Looking for fast food? Look no further! This British racing champion has put the brakes on his track career to serve the nation as a Tesco […]
14th April 2020
It’s a year of big change and car tax isn’t unaffected. For some motorists, new rules will mean paying more to keep their car on the […]
8th April 2020
Have you ever wondered how The Stig takes his daily exercise? Hint: it involves a lawnmower… The helmeted driver from BBC’s Top Gear has released a […]
2nd April 2020
Highways England has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by opening new lanes on the busy M62 motorway. A fourth lane is now open in both directions […]
31st March 2020
Over the last week, NHS and key worker staff have been overwhelmed by public gratitude for all their hard work. On 26th March, millions of people […]
27th March 2020
Owners of cars, motorcycles and vans will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing in response to the Coronavirus crisis. The Department for Transport (DfT) […]
20th March 2020
Spring is in the air, evenings are getting lighter and days are getting warmer. While many of you are jumping for joy that winter has finally […]
13th March 2020
Millions of speeding motorists are returning to the classroom as an alternative way of paying their dues. Nearly 1.5 million motorists took the national speed awareness […]
11th March 2020
Have you ever come home to find a strange car parked in your driveway? Turns out, getting it moved could be tougher than you thought… A […]
9th March 2020
Thought safety was improving on the roads? Think again. Shocking new data reveals that drink-driving accidents have failed to improve in over a decade. Drink-drive related […]
5th March 2020
Does driving in the dark still fill you with dread? For thousands of new drivers, the prospect could lead to more than just nightmares… Inexperienced drivers […]
28th February 2020
It’s that time of the year again! New number plates were launched in the UK on 1st March, meaning some of you will soon be driving […]