Almost nine out of 10 motorists (87%) back government proposals for regular compulsory eye tests for drivers aged over 70. October’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows 69% believe we need to make sure older drivers are safe on the road and 48% that older drivers with poor vision are a risk to themselves and others. The number of people objecting to the … [Read more...]
AI tool handy for buying next car
With an increasing choice of makes and models across the nation’s forecourts, different fuel types, and a range of technology and prices, settling on an ideal vehicle, new or used, can take time for consumers. Doing research is often the starting point of a car buying journey, and a study of 1,100 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed … [Read more...]
Menai Bridge closure is symptom of UK under investment
Responding to the announcement that the Menai Suspension Bridge will have to be temporarily closed for urgent repairs, Josh Fenton Policy Manager – Trade, Customs and Borders says this shows the precarious state of the UK’s infrastructure: “The temporary closure of the Menai Suspension Bridge highlights the fragility of the UK’s ageing infrastructure and … [Read more...]
Charger care is vital as winter approaches
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...]
More older drivers risking accidents and disqualification
The Winter ‘Crash Season’ looms as data reveals 12% rise in older driver casualties. With the government proposing significant changes to how older motorists are licensed, new data from LeaseCar provides a timely look at this expanding demographic, revealing a complex picture of road safety and insurance costs. The potential policy updates, which … [Read more...]
Taking a trip down memory lane
While 71% of motorists are nostalgic for car-related experiences, there are some items that people are happy to keep in the past. When asked which items they’re happy never to see again in a car, nearly two-fifths of Brits (38%) said fluffy dice, 35% said fuzzy steering wheel covers, and more than a third (34%) said beaded seat covers. One in four … [Read more...]
Which? want new Private Parking Code
Which? is calling on the government to use the new Private Parking Code of Practice to raise standards and stop unfair fines. The government’s proposed Code, covering rules around signage, debt recovery caps and appeals processes, will replace the industry’s self-set code of practice in a bid to create a fairer and more transparent system. A proposed Code … [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...]
EVs driving change to automatic transmission
Commenting on the increase in driving tests being taken in automatic cars, Shane Pither, Head of Electric at UK leasing firm Select Car Leasing, says he’s in no doubt that a surge in interest in EVs and hybrids is behind the trend. He said, “Electric vehicles are, of course, exclusively automatic. And we’re seeing a significant increase in interest for EVs … [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...]
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