DVSA is urging drivers across Britain to check their vehicles before winter, as MOT testers share chilling examples including a badly damaged tyre and a suspension arm almost rusted through. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is reminding motorists that an MOT checks important parts of a vehicle against legal standards, however a valid … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers risking injury & death by tyre neglect
Nearly half of Welsh motorists only check their tyres when an MOT is due, while more than a quarter admit to buying potentially deadly part-worn products, despite claiming that safety is their top priority, according to Bridgestone research. With the clocks going back this weekend and daylight dwindling, Welsh drivers are proving that actions continue to … [Read more...]
Time to get a grip on tyre safety
Autumn brings wetter roads and colder temperatures, so motorists are being urged to check the condition of their tyres to ensure they are prepared for the months ahead. It's worth considering one in five breakdowns on UK motorways and major A-roads are caused by faulty tyres. With October marking Tyre Safety Month, Nick Hanley, Managing Director … [Read more...]
Money shortage putting brakes on servicing and safety – RAC
Cash strapped young drivers are most likely to delay necessary repairs or tyre replacements on financial grounds. A poll for the RAC found 25% of those under 25 and 21% of drivers in the 25-44 age group say they have done so, compared to just 5% of drivers aged 65 and older. Among drivers of all ages, 3% have deliberately avoided their MOT, a legal … [Read more...]
Fleets face tougher Euro 7 MoTs this year
Fleet operators need to reconsider service, maintenance, and repair strategies in light of the forthcoming change to Euro 7 regulations, according to i247 Group. Euro 7 comes into effect from 29 November 2026. It applies to all new passenger car and light commercial vehicle types (new model approvals) sold or registered from November 2027. The new … [Read more...]
RAC predict mad May holiday hussle
Despite high fuel prices, this weekend is set to be the busiest early May bank holiday on the the UK’s motorways and major A roads for 10 years with 19m leisure trips planned, only slightly behind the record 20m forecast in 2016. RAC say four-in-10 (39%) drivers intend to take to the road for a getaway some time from Friday through to Monday, with Saturday … [Read more...]
Cardiff drivers most fearful of MoT Fail
Cardiff owners are the least confident of their cars passing the annual MoT safety check. Scrap Car Comparison, the UK’s biggest car scrappage comparison service, has revealed how UK drivers really feel about their annual MOT, from the worries that keep them up at night to the behaviour that could be putting them at risk. The survey of 2,000 UK drivers … [Read more...]
Five ways to get free fuel
With geopolitical tensions continuing, the cost of fuel continues to rise but there are some free ways to stretch economy. That's why Ash Young, car expert at 1dot has shared simple tips to help drivers cut fuel use and save money: Check your tyre pressure every other week to reduce drag and increase consumption. Clean your windows and … [Read more...]
Wales’s drivers facing bumpy ride for some time
There is no quick fix for Welsh roads, reports ALARM survey Road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads in Wales, despite reported increases in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report. Significant investment in highways maintenance from both the Welsh Government, via the Local … [Read more...]
Pothole puddles plague
The RAC fears near constant rain so far this year has led to a sudden spike in drivers being caught out by potholes hidden in puddles. Reports to the RAC from broken-down drivers about potholes in February averaged 225-a-day, nearly three-and-a-half times the 66-a-day seen in the same month last year and more than five times the 43-a-day … [Read more...]
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