Tom’s daily trip to work turned into a 51-week-fight for his rights after hitting a pothole which had been known about for two years but ignored by the local council. The South Wales leisure business manager reached an out of court settlement with Stoke on Trent Council for damage caused to his car by a 70mm deep pothole which had not been repaired for … [Read more...]
Fuel hits four-year-low but should be cheaper says RAC
Another 2p came off petrol in May making for three consecutive months of falling prices and the lowest average pump price in almost four years, data from RAC Fuel Watch reveals. Drivers are now paying the lowest price for petrol since early July 2021 while diesel – which also came down by 2p – has gone below 139p for the first time since 28 September … [Read more...]
Beacons beckoning for dog lovers
Research by Isuzu UK, suggests pawrents would happily pack up the car and drive an average of 69 miles to sniff out a place with lovely views (60 percent), good weather conditions (46 percent), an area with plenty of bins dotted around (45 percent) and somewhere with minimal traffic and noise (40 percent) to walk their dog or dogs. Ambleside was followed by … [Read more...]
National low-down on 20mph limits from Tempcover
Wales has Britain's highest percentage of urban roads with a 20mph limit, shows new research which highlights significant differences between British regions and local authorities. The analysis, conducted by temporary car insurance experts Tempcover, examined data provided by Insight Warehouse, which comes from their comprehensive national maps of speed … [Read more...]
Bikers are the butt of bad drivers
Bikers are getting bashed by banana skins, beer cans, bits of paper and cigarette butts, shows a shocking new study by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. One third or 37% of bikers reported the shocking behaviour to road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, which surveyed 600 of its motorcycle members on their experiences over the past 12 months. Motorcyclists … [Read more...]
Put spring back into your car
From lingering pet smells and stale food, to poorly maintained air conditioning and damp upholstery, odours that built up in your car over the colder months can become more noticeable as temperatures rise. In fact, Vertu has found that online searches for ‘car AC smells’ have surged by 181% in the past three months alone, suggesting many drivers are turning … [Read more...]
Spring clean your car for summer ahead
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to check your motor is in top shape for the months ahead. In fact, searches for ‘car maintenance and repair near me’ have increased by 90% over the last three months, showing more drivers are taking car care seriously. To help drivers give their car some TLC, the experts at Vertu Motors have shared … [Read more...]
A third of drivers ignore tyre pressures
Uswitch recently investigated the most commonly ignored car issues and why drivers are reluctant to fix them straight away. Continuing to drive a vehicle after identifying a fault can be a safety hazard and in serious cases even result in legal repercussions. Despite this, nearly three in five (57%) car owners admitted to driving their vehicle after … [Read more...]
Pollen-proof your car now or sneeze later
Allergy season is back early, and with searches for 'car pollen' increasing by 180% compared to this time last year, many Brits are looking to pollen-proof their cars before their next journey. For the 49% of Brits who suffer from hay fever, watery eyes and sneezing are an irritating reality. However, when you’re behind the wheel, these symptoms can be … [Read more...]
Women worry most about night-time breakdowns
One in five have personally felt fear or danger after breaking down, with women disproportionately affected by safety concerns on rural and unlit roads. New data has revealed a hidden anxiety among UK drivers: breaking down after dark. According to a new study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance, 38% of UK motorists say they feel unsafe when stranded … [Read more...]
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