Car insurance premiums decrease by £745, a drop of almost a third (32%), after one year of no claims discount, according to Compare the Market. When drivers come to renew their policy, those who have not made a claim on their car insurance can typically receive a no claims discount, or no claims bonus, from a number of insurance providers, with the discount rising the longer that you drive … [Read more...]
Features
New law wanted to ban pavement parking
Around 62% of people think it should be illegal to park on pavements, according to new research. The February Used Car Tracker from Startline Motor Finance has looked at the issue just as the Local Government Association has demanded new powers to make pavement parking illegal across England and Wales. The research shows that 28% think that parking on pavements is “just lazy” while 23% believe … [Read more...]
Driving tests heading for a crash, says broker Marmalade
Driving tests are heading for a crash with demand far exceeding available examination slots. New research shows demand for practical driving test slots across the UK far exceeds the DVSA’s ability for testing, despite the new measures it’s put in place. The data gathered through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and existing Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures by learner driver … [Read more...]
Turning the corner with an electric classic car
Since the government’s announcement to ban the sale of new petrol or diesel vehicles by 2035 and as more electric and hybrid cars start to roll off production lines, converting classic cars to electric powered motors is increasing. In fact, searches for ‘electric classic cars’ have increased by 40% in the past month as the rising popularity of converting classic cars to electric power goes … [Read more...]
EU want to ease old cars off the roads
With traditional engines being outlawed by 2050 or sooner in some countries, information has emerged regarding the European Union’s plan to restrict repairs on older vehicles, reports EuroWeekly. The proposal, originating from the European Commission and yet to be ratified, aims to phase out older, more polluting vehicles in favour of environmentally friendly options. This prospective … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers sticking to limits – even before the 20mph reduction
Wales has the most law abiding drivers and that's was before the controversial 20mph default urban speed limit came into force last September. Gwent boasts the safest drivers in the UK, breaking the fewest amount of speed limits. With a population of 588,300, recorded speeding fines in this area averaged just 31 per 100,000 people and drivers committed a staggering 99% fewer offences than … [Read more...]
Welsh haven’t got a grip on St Valentine’s Day
Love might be in the air with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, but Welsh motorists aren’t extending any TLC to their cars, according to Bridgestone, with 74% of drivers never checking their tyres. A survey conducted by Bridgestone amongst 500 motorists across the country revealed that nearly three-quarters of drivers don’t check their treads or pressures themselves, either never thinking about it, … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 February
Transport for Wales has reintroduced hourly rail services between Chester and Liverpool via Runcorn, Helsby and Frodsham from today. The step-up in services will increase from 15 to 30 a day in total (15 in each direction) and will be delivered on new trains, improving the customer experience and connectivity of the region. New electric buses that will support sustainable travel in Gwynedd … [Read more...]
Renewable fuels are answer to ev shortcomings
Climate protection solutions are urgently needed in road transport and politicians must make a clear commitment to renewable fuels, according to a learned German body. Slumping new registration figures, consumer reluctance and increasing doubts among vehicle manufacturers indicate the all-electric approach to passenger cars promoted by European and German legislators has failed, accoding to … [Read more...]
Look after your van to look after your business
Vans are often a mission-critical asset for businesses, so it’s important to keep them on the road. From accidents to breakdowns, unplanned downtime can be disruptive and costly – so here are some hints to help reduce those risks. Allow time for daily checks Fleets operate some of the UK’s hardest-working vehicles. According to the latest BVRLA data, the average mileage for a new personal … [Read more...]