The first frost on the windscreen and the biting cold of a winter morning can bring a familiar sense of ‘range anxiety’ for many electric car owners. As temperatures drop, the efficiency of an EV’s battery can be significantly reduced by up to 30%, leaving drivers with less range than they are used to for their daily journeys. This is because the chemical … [Read more...]
Take care with flooding expected this week
With heavy rain expected to hit parts of Britain this week, there's some timely advice on driving on flooded roads. MoneySuperMarket spokesperson Sara Newell warns this could lead to major vehicle damage and expensive insurance claims as even a small amount of water getting into your engine can cause serious damage. “If your van is damaged by … [Read more...]
Driving in the dark raises fear – particularly among young
As the clocks go back Sunday morning, some 52 per cent of Brits are worried about being in a car accident while driving in the dark and younger drivers fear it most. The numbers increase for younger drivers, with 57 per cent of 18-34-year-olds wary of driving in the dark. In the UK, 43 per cent of fatal car accidents occur between 5pm and … [Read more...]
Tyre safety knowledge is seriously lacking
New collaborative research conducted by The AA and TyreSafe paints a concerning picture of tyre safety on UK roads, revealing a significant gap between drivers' perceived knowledge of tyre maintenance, legal requirements and penalties. The joint studies, surveying over 22,000 respondents in May and July, highlight widespread ignorance of severe fines and … [Read more...]
Time to reset you driving skill this month
To help road users drive confidently during dark conditions when the clocks go-back this month and prevent any potential problems such as headlight glare, dazzling, and low visibility, here are some tips from Dick Lovett dealership. 1.Clean your windows and mirrors—and switch your rear-view mirror into ‘night mode’ Even though this is still hugely … [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...]
Tyre safety crisis rolls across UK
The UK faces a tyre safety crisis, with two in five (40%) of vehicles on the road today running on tyres that are either outright illegal or dangerously close to the limit. That’s the stark warning from the National Tyre Distributors Association with its TyreCheck 2025 report – the largest study of its kind ever undertaken in the UK studying the tyres found … [Read more...]
Council cost cuts deepening potholes
The RAC and the Road Surface Treatments Association have written to the Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood calling for the Government to introduce mandatory training for councils who carry out little or no maintenance to prevent potholes forming. At the start of Pothole Prevention Week (8-14 September), the two organisations have joined … [Read more...]
Summer road trip dangers’ warning
Summer road trips should be about freedom and fun, not costly fines and penalty points. Yet as temperatures soar and Britain's roads fill with holiday-bound drivers, thousands are unknowingly breaking little-known traffic laws that could cost them dearly. Something as innocent as your dog enjoying the breeze through an open window could result in a … [Read more...]
How to save yourself £3,000 on your car this summer
The average price of a car in the UK is now £27,425 which in comparison to the median annual salary in the UK £31,602 is nearly an entire year's worth of pay. That’s why it’s more important than ever to look after your car to ensure you don’t have any added costs to an already expensive thing. Experts at car cleaning retailer, 1dot, have shared their … [Read more...]
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