Recent UK reports have highlighted unscrupulous operators, revealing why it is essential to use reputable airport parking firms. Airport Parking and Hotels has created a list of top tips to help travellers find a reputable airport parking company, ensuring their car is left in good hands and secure whilst away. The top 10 tips are available … [Read more...]
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Councils guilty of entrapment, say motorists
Camera enforcement of bus lanes appears to be overtaking parking tickets as the major cause of complaint from drivers of alleged entrapment, according to the AA. Complaints from Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol and London seem to top the list. The number one complaint appears to be drivers wishing to turn left who often inadvertently merge … [Read more...]
UK roads are getting safer thanks to new cars’ technology
Road safety has moved up a gear, say accident assessors and investigators at Thatcham Research As the number of new car registered this month continues an upward trend of record sales based on figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Thatcham predict an additional 27,000 new cars with standard fit autonomous emergency braking to … [Read more...]
Cars excite more than partners, survey suggests
A new study carried out by raccars.co.uk reveals that more people get excited about their first car than meeting their first partner. That’s particularly the case for women as two-thirds (66%) admit they were thrilled by their first motor, but less (60%) enthused by their first man. Similarly, 57% of men were excited about buying their first car, but … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Down memory green lane with last of Defenders
The current iconic and legendary Defender is in its last year of production which will end in December and eventually a new generation of models – as yet unnamed will take their place. But until the end of 2015 Land Rover are holding a year-long celebration for Defender with special events and by introducing three limited editions of Defender; Heritage, … [Read more...]
Driving determines car-isma for the opposite sex
How you drive determines if you have car-isma to the opposite sex, says the IAM. Bad driving significantly reduces levels of attractiveness in potential partners, with women finding it particularly off-putting, found the first scientific study into driving skills and desirability conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Finally answering the … [Read more...]
Nearly 6 million drivers risk paying too much for insurance
Gocompare.com's Car Insurance Auto-Renewal Survey reveals that 5.8 million motorists a year fall into the auto-renewal trap by simply allowing their car insurance to automatically renew without checking other quotes first. September is traditionally one of the busiest months for car insurance renewals due to the high volume of new car sales. However, the … [Read more...]
Be on your guard against the new breed of highwaymen, says the IAM
Road rage and crash for cash scams are an ever present danger to careful drivers, and the IAM’s top instructor has some ideas on how to keep out of trouble. IAM’s head of driving standards Peter Rodger said that staged road accidents force insurance companies to pay out high claims and this knocks on throughout the market. Here are Peter’s top tips to … [Read more...]
Off-the-shelf hazard of routine medicine
The hazards of drink-driving, as well as drug-driving have been well documented, but an expert has warned that many drivers are unaware of the potential dangers of prescribed and over-the-counter medicines when it comes to driving. In March 2015 the UK drug driving law changed meaning it is now an offence to drive with certain drugs above a specified … [Read more...]
Be wise before the event and driving abroad
Drivers seeking a break from the unpredictable eccentricities of the Great British weather might like to consider taking their cars across to the continent. But driving abroad can be a tricky business - and making sure you are fully covered by the right insurance is crucial. The good news is that all British motor insurance policies automatically … [Read more...]
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