More than six out of 10 motorists want to see UK cities follow the lead of Paris and triple parking charges for big, heavy SUVs. Cardiff is the first city in the UK to declare war on SUVs but also will target motorcycle parking. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 41% believe SUVs cause unnecessary congestion and 31% they excessively contribute to … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Get the most out of your EV this winter
The first frost on the windscreen and the biting cold of a winter morning can bring a familiar sense of ‘range anxiety’ for many electric car owners. As temperatures drop, the efficiency of an EV’s battery can be significantly reduced by up to 30%, leaving drivers with less range than they are used to for their daily journeys. This is because the chemical … [Read more...]
UK cars now average 10 years old on roads
The average car on Britain’s roads is now close to 10 years old – the oldest figure recorded, according to a new analysis of the national car parc. In response, Warrantywise has used its market-leading Reliability Index – one of the UK’s most comprehensive measures of real-world vehicle dependability – to reveal the top ten most reliable used cars aged … [Read more...]
Take care with flooding expected this week
With heavy rain expected to hit parts of Britain this week, there's some timely advice on driving on flooded roads. MoneySuperMarket spokesperson Sara Newell warns this could lead to major vehicle damage and expensive insurance claims as even a small amount of water getting into your engine can cause serious damage. “If your van is damaged by … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 November
This morning, the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates and the First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, will visit Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station to launch £1 bus fares for 5–15-year-olds. This rollout is an extension of the 16–21-year-old pilot scheme that was launched in September, as part of the Welsh Government Draft Budget … [Read more...]
Pavement charging of EVs gets boost
It is going to be easier for new EV owners to charge at home under Government plans designed to make it better for those without off-street parking to charge their electric vehicle. It will launch a consultation on removing planning permission currently needed for those without driveways to install cross pavement charging gullies and wants to mandate charge … [Read more...]
New drivers failing basic knowledge of ownership
A new study has found that many new drivers felt ill-equipped to handle the practicalities of car ownership after passing their test. Data released from private plate supplier Regtransfers reveals that while the majority of Brits felt confident in their road skills after passing their test, 1 in 10 received their full licence despite feeling they … [Read more...]
Tradelines 29 October
Over 330,000 Ford Mustangs have been recalled to check on possible corroded seat belt anchors which may break off. Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015-2017 models after it was reported that water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables. New EU car registrations increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last … [Read more...]
Electric cars’ tyres are wearing sooner
Price differences between electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) company car tyres are persisting, new data from epyx shows. In September 2023 – the average price of an ICE tyre was £168 while an electric equivalent was 32% more at £222. By August this year, the ICE tyre had risen to £187 while the electric tyre was £246 – still a difference of … [Read more...]
Majority want lower drink-driving limit
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (88%) back a reported government proposal to reduce the alcohol limit for drink-driving, new research shows. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 69% believe any kind of drinking and driving is a huge risk and 47% that too many people have a couple of drinks and trust they are still safe to drive. Also, 30% of people … [Read more...]
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