As the first autumn leaves fall and temperatures drop, EV owners are being advised that keeping their vehicles charged isn’t just about their car - it’s also about their charger. UK breakdown service Start Rescue is recommending drivers take a few simple steps to ensure their home EV chargers stay safe, efficient and reliable during the colder … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 October
The LBX Vibrant Edition, an exclusive new model in Lexus’s top-selling compact crossover range, is now on sale in the UK. This limited-edition version of Lexus’s best-selling small SUV is endowed with a series of extra styling features that give it a distinctive look inside and out and enhance the brand’s “making luxury personal” ethos, and on-the-road … [Read more...]
Old cars can go the distance and more….
New car prices are at an all-time high in the UK, having risen by an average of 25% since 202 and we're hanging onto our old cars. More motorists are looking to squeeze every last mile out of their vehicles. While the average UK car lifespan is around 150,000 to 200,000 miles, there are some drivers who manage to go way beyond that. The team at Scrap Car … [Read more...]
Garages step up training
Four in five (81.2%) automotive aftermarket workshops have invested in training, talent and tooling to carry out servicing and maintenance of the latest vehicle safety and powertrain technology, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Sustaining such investment will be critical if Britain’s roads are to become ever safer and ever … [Read more...]
Autonomous vehicles raise road safety issues
The growing prospect of driverless cars being allowed on UK roads has raised a number of questions over safety and law, and how other drivers interact with them. New consultation on driverless vehicles announced last week gives fleets the opportunity to raise practical safety concerns surrounding the new technology, says FleetCheck, and some of the points … [Read more...]
Council cost cuts deepening potholes
The RAC and the Road Surface Treatments Association have written to the Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood calling for the Government to introduce mandatory training for councils who carry out little or no maintenance to prevent potholes forming. At the start of Pothole Prevention Week (8-14 September), the two organisations have joined … [Read more...]
JLR worst for reliability
British brands Jaguar and Land Rover are the worst cars you can buy for reliability and high average servicing costs, according to Warranty Solutions Group which provides after-care maintenance insurance. Claims details from over 10,000 owners covering 22 brands put the JLR models at the bottom with issues over electric windows, pollution filters and also … [Read more...]
Lessons for taking a car to college
With the ‘Class of 2025’ achieving outstanding grades and an estimated 665,000 new students due to start university or college next month and over 2.3 million people studying full-time, UK breakdown provider Start Rescue is offering advice on how to get cars ready for college life. “Not everyone takes a car or motorcycle to college, but September sees big … [Read more...]
Pothole problems getting deeper
Pothole-related breakdowns hit an unseasonable high in the second quarter of 2025 with RAC patrols attending 9% more than they did in April to June last year, according to the RAC’s Pothole Index. In total, the RAC dealt with 6,575 call-outs for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels – the breakdowns most likely to be caused … [Read more...]
17.6m leisure journeys this weekend
A massive 17.6m leisure journeys are expected to take place by car this August bank holiday with drivers in England and Wales eager to enjoy the last long weekend before Christmas. The RAC expects traffic to build from Friday to Saturday with 3m getaway trips likely to take place this Friday 22 August, rising to 3.4m on Saturday 23 August. A further 2.4m … [Read more...]
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