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...]
Fines and points soaring for unroadworthy vehicles – RAC
The number of people receiving penalty points on licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped 52% over just 12 months, reveals new data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division. Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the RAC found that a total of 13,109 penalty point endorsements … [Read more...]
Lifestyle leaves no time for car maintenance, says Uswitch
Busy lifestyles are forcing many UK drivers to overlook routine car maintenance, reveals new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. Between juggling work, family, and everyday demands, drivers are delaying services and putting off repairs, often prioritising time over money when it comes to looking after their vehicles. In the past 12 … [Read more...]
Half drivers unprepared for foreign roads
With the official start of summer just around the corner, this is a season when millions of people head abroad for a well-earned break to enjoy the scenic countryside, cities and beaches that mainland Europe has to offer. Taking their own car on a trip across the water, often gives motorists the added convenience and freedom of being able to set off … [Read more...]
Act on advisories before it’s too late says RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently MOT’d, 44% said the test resulted in one or more advisory … [Read more...]
Paying out for potholes – how to win damages
Tom’s daily trip to work turned into a 51-week-fight for his rights after hitting a pothole which had been known about for two years but ignored by the local council. The South Wales leisure business manager reached an out of court settlement with Stoke on Trent Council for damage caused to his car by a 70mm deep pothole which had not been repaired for … [Read more...]
Pothole plague is not going away
Motorists are forking out thousands of pounds to repair pothole-related damage to their vehicles, according to new research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. A survey of 1,855 IAM RoadSmart members found that five percent of motorists spent more than £1,000 on repairs to damaged tyres, suspension, and steering, due to poor road conditions over the past … [Read more...]
Spring clean your car for summer ahead
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to check your motor is in top shape for the months ahead. In fact, searches for ‘car maintenance and repair near me’ have increased by 90% over the last three months, showing more drivers are taking car care seriously. To help drivers give their car some TLC, the experts at Vertu Motors have shared … [Read more...]
A third of drivers ignore tyre pressures
Uswitch recently investigated the most commonly ignored car issues and why drivers are reluctant to fix them straight away. Continuing to drive a vehicle after identifying a fault can be a safety hazard and in serious cases even result in legal repercussions. Despite this, nearly three in five (57%) car owners admitted to driving their vehicle after … [Read more...]
Motoring costs in Wales are lowest in Britain
Wales is the cheapest place to own and run a vehicle in the UK. A new analysis of regional motorist spending has revealed significant disparities in the cost of motoring across the UK, with drivers in Northern Ireland paying more than £600 a year extra compared to those in Wales. The data highlights key spending areas: fuel, insurance, servicing, … [Read more...]
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