Heavy rainfall from Storm Ciarán means flooding could be a worry for parts of the UK this week. Drivers should be aware that flooding can cause serious damage to cars and that not all types of car insurance will cover it, said Julie Daniels, motor insurance expert at Compare the Market. “You may be able to claim for flood damage if you have comprehensive … [Read more...]
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Newslines 31 October
A Newport City Council report states the switch to 20mph speed limits in Wales could end up increasing air pollution levels in some parts of Newport, says Welsh Conservatives Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS. “As time goes on it is becoming clearer that Labour’s arguments for 20mph speed limits are falling apart around them. With Labour’s … [Read more...]
EV charging network to get a welcome boost
The Government’s recently announced new electric vehicle (EV) Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 will improve EV drivers’ charging experience as the industry enters the crucial mass adoption phase. These include improved payment methods and a 99% reliable public rapid charging network. This is very good news for EV drivers. Here’s everything you need to … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 October
The RAV4 Plug-in, Toyota’s flagship hybrid model, has been named as the most satisfying new car to own in a survey of more than 50,000 motorists by consumer champion, Which?. The survey, conducted annually, lists the nation’s favourite and least favourite cars, based on customer satisfaction scores and the likelihood of an owner recommending their car model … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers paying extra 43% in premiums
Motorists over 50 are facing substantial increases in the cost of car insurance, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market. The typical premium for a driver aged between 45 and 54 is £551 in September 2023 – a £195 (55%) increase for the same month in 2022. The typical premiums for drivers aged between 55-79 have also risen by 54% … [Read more...]
Think ahead when the clocks go back Sunday
With the summer now over and the clocks changing this weekend, Toyota has put together some autumn driving safety tips to deal with challenging conditions such as wet roads, fog and shortened daylight hours that accompany the glorious autumn colours. According to research by the RAC Foundation, road traffic collisions increase by 19 per cent in the … [Read more...]
Abnormal loads reduced to an app in your hand
New app tools designed to enable easy checking of abnormal loads have been immediately adopted by a quarter of the UK’s police forces. The enhancements – made to FleetCheck’s Driver app – are already in use by Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG), Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Gwent, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and … [Read more...]
Visual Look Up is iPhone feature for drivers
Apple may have a solution for confusion when it comes to warning light symbols with its latest iPhone iOS 17 software update that includes a feature which can help people easily identify car dashboard warning light symbols. Dashboard warning lights are supposed to assist owners in identifying vehicle issues. However, since there are so many, they can often … [Read more...]
Passengers habits annoy drivers
British motorists can be precious about what their passengers can and can’t do. Prestone surveyed drivers in Britain to discover these rules, as well as who they consider to be the most frustrating passengers and the most annoying things they do in their cars. Passenger Etiquette - Findings: No littering out the window was the most popular rule … [Read more...]
We’re keeping our cars for longer
A survey finds that almost half of drivers (45%) are holding onto their cars for longer than usual because they are unsure whether to buy a petrol, diesel or electric car, rising to 56% of under 34s, compared to 36% of over 65s. The survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by Opinium on behalf of InsuretheGap.com also finds that just over two fifths of drivers … [Read more...]
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