Almost seven out of 10 motorists (69%) are worried about petrol and diesel costs rising this year, reveals new research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 60% are concerned about rising insurance premiums, 47% the cost of buying a car and 42% the cost of servicing. Other costs expected to increase include repairs (41%), electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Insurance Features
Warning about checking timing belts
Have you heard of wet timing belts? While many drivers are unfamiliar with this type of engine part, they're a common component in many cars produced between 2012 and 2021, including some of the most popular makes from top manufacturers like Ford, Peugeot, and many more. While they were initially introduced to help cut emissions and ensure a smoother … [Read more...]
Driver ignorance can lead to very big fines, or worse, says RAC
UK drivers are putting themselves at risk of avoidable road collisions and hefty fines by not regularly checking the condition of their tyres and not knowing when a tyre becomes illegal and unsafe, research conducted by the RAC with charity TyreSafe has found. Only 39% of drivers know that the minimum tyre tread allowed by law is 1.6mm, meaning a majority … [Read more...]
Company vehicle crashes rise
There was a steep rise in recorded accidents with company vehicles last year. A 31% increase in vehicle checks to almost seven million was recorded by FleetCheck in 2024. In total, 6,836,225 driver inspections of cars, vans and trucks were carried out using the company’s apps, with 323,380 faults identified and rectified as a result – up by 14% over the … [Read more...]
Britain’s potholes problem is deepening says RAC
Pothole-related breakdowns jumped by a fifth (17%) in the final three months of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, a sign of the ongoing poor condition of Britain’s roads, shows new breakdown data from the RAC’s Pothole Index. RAC patrols went to the rescue of 4,709 drivers from October to December for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs … [Read more...]
Rising costs challenge family budgets
This is going to be a tough year for families running cars who may be tempted to cut corners on costs. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens in 2025 with a second consecutive energy price cap rise and further utility bill increases on the horizon, hard-working households are also confronting difficult choices when it comes to car ownership, according to a … [Read more...]
Limit new drivers, Go Compare pollsters told
A new survey has revealed widespread support for stricter limits on new drivers, with 88% of Brits saying there should be additional measures for motorists who have just passed their test. The findings highlighted approval for rules like car type restrictions and passenger limits, reflecting growing public concern over road safety and a desire for increased … [Read more...]
Excessive speeding worries drivers, says RAC
Eight-in-10 (81%) drivers say they regularly see people ‘excessively speeding’ on all types of roads, new data from the RAC reveals. While 82% report noticing other drivers breaking the limit excessively on motorways and high-speed dual carriageways, 80% say it is also a common occurrence on 30mph or 20mph roads. The danger of this is brought home by … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 December
Lamborghini will postpone its first electric model until 2029, said CEO Stephan Winkelmann. It had planned the release of its first EV in 2028 but the delay comes as the industry grapples with the transition to EVs, although Ferrari will introduce its first EV early next year. The average cost of car insurance for young drivers has fallen by £160 in … [Read more...]
Weekend Used Roadtest: Honda Civic i-DTEC
Writing often about new vehicles, as I do, it is easy to become blasé when test driving vehicles with price tags that look more like telephone numbers than amounts of UK pounds. Of course if you fancy a ‘fresh out of the box’ vehicle, and are able to/wish to part with the cash required to buy one, that’s fine. However, for many people a used example of a … [Read more...]
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