Green Flag says Brits' lack of knowledge about driving abroad, could cost them hundreds of pounds when they get home after new speeding laws came into effect. Since May, foreign police have been empowered to chase up UK motorists suspected of speeding, but the rules do not allow British police to catch continental drivers in the same way. Introduced in … [Read more...]
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Stealing your car by remote control
Today’s car criminals are far more likely to be computer savvy than have the ability to hot-wire a car warns Tracker. Reports indicate an increasing new trend in vehicle theft termed ‘relay attack’, that allows criminals to harness more sophisticated theft techniques to overcome existing vehicle security technology, such as immobilisers and keyless entry … [Read more...]
Jurassic Park Jeep is ageless favourite for film fans
Filmgoers in Wales have voted the Jurassic Park Jeep as their favourite car in the movies. In a poll conducted by Leasing Options, the Jeep won their vote over the Aston Martin DB5 from the 007-movies. In Scotland, the most popular movie car was the Ford Mustang 390 used in Bullitt. Topping the list was the Aston Martin DB5, which first appeared in … [Read more...]
Driving to or through France
Most families will, at some point, have decided to holiday in France or have decided to drive through it to Spain or other parts of Europe or even further afield for their Summer break. To stay on the right side of the law in France, there are a few things you’ll need to prepare before you leave. It has beautiful countryside, great food and wine – … [Read more...]
Expect a lesson in easy driving next week
School’s out for summer, and no doubt commuters are enjoying a break from the usual rush-hour traffic – as parents, teachers and other workers have ditched their morning drive to work. Recent research by Confused.com reveals more than two in five (42%) motorists who use their car to get to work are staying home at some point during the school summer … [Read more...]
Fuel prices rising in summer heat
July saw the first increase in the average price of petrol and diesel for three months following a late surge in the cost of oil. RAC Fuel Watch data shows a litre of unleaded increased by nearly a penny (0.7p): having begun July at 114.47p it rose to 115.17p. Diesel went up by a similar amount (0.73p) from 115.27p to 116p. This means the cost of filling … [Read more...]
Changing trends in travel highlighted, says RAC
The National Travel Survey gives us an eye-opening view on the long-term changing trends in travel across the UK, says the RAC, “The number of young people learning to drive is clearly decreasing, with the main reasons given for this being a lack of interest in driving and the cost,” said an RAC roads policy spokesman. “ While the cost of learning to … [Read more...]
More vehicles damaged by potholes, says RAC
Pothole pollution is getting worse on our roads. The quality of the UK’s roads may be worsening according to data from the RAC’s Pothole Index which shows there has been a 31% increase in pothole-related faults attended by its patrols in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year. Between April and June RAC patrols went … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 July
Royal Mail will buy 100 Peugeot Partner electric vans. They will be used at local depots around the country from the end of this year and it’s the first major fleet order for this van launched in February. A pay on demand roadside assistance service has been introduced by Allianz Global. After a successful pilot in the west Country, Resqyou, is now … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 July
More young people are applying for provisional licences but fewer going on to get full licences, says the RAC after looking at DVLA data. There has been a 13% decline in tests taken over the previous 12 months but it’s a massive 29% down since 2007. The Wales economic committee wants priority given to easing congestion to ensure better bus … [Read more...]
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