Longer darker evenings and nights with bad weather put added stress and strain on driving and the arrival of Christmas celebrations make it worse. Celebrations during the period can be tiring. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the signs that tiredness has taken its toll and to stay safe when driving home. It is advised not to get behind the wheel if you are too tired to drive or over … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 December
With temperatures dropping in the coming weeks, Subaru has launched a Winter Check programme to ensure its customers' vehicles are prepared for the unpredictable winter weather ahead. The comprehensive 38-point check, with an advertised cost to the customer of just £19.99, ensures that vehicles are safe and ready, covering every aspect of the safety and performance of the vehicle and provides the … [Read more...]
Winter warning, even before you set off
Motorists are being urged to take note of five key winter driving rules - or they face hefty fines before they’ve even set off. Parts of Britain is braced for wintry showers this week as the cold weather spell continues and intensifies for some with snow warnings for higher ground in Wales. Icy mornings and treacherous dark nights pose a major threat to UK motorists, and the Highway Code has a … [Read more...]
Coping with flooded roads
The recent very heavy and persistent rain has resulted in widespread flooding in many parts of the country. This can make driving very hazardous and certainly has the potential for wrecking your vehicle, if not risking life and limb. However, if you keep your head and don’t panic, you should be okay; just think carefully… and if at all possible avoid driving thorough water, especially if it’s of … [Read more...]
Cold weather check list to keep going
As the temperature begins to drop, a car will breakdown on average every 6 seconds, with motorists having to fork out over £500 on car repairs per year. It’s important to be aware of the impact of cold weather and know how you can protect your car from damage. In doing this, you can ensure your car is the safest it can be when you are travelling in hazardous weather conditions. Experts at ATS … [Read more...]
Wales’ drivers get more out of evs in winter
South and West Wales drivers will suffer less than the north of Britain as winter sweeps in and cuts the mileage from their electric cars and vans. Technical components distributor Distrelec estimates that the ideal climate for an EV is 21°C to get the most miles out of a single charge. Comparatively, EVs tend to achieve more mileage in climates that are milder. Distrelec’s research found Truro … [Read more...]
Cover insurance claims with facts
Walking the car insurance tightrope can be difficult since not all policies extend coverage to natural disasters or unforeseen events, like the recent floods caused by Storm Babet or the Luton Airport fire that damaged 1,500 cars. Storm Ciarán is forecast to bring 80mph winds and heavy rain to southern parts of the UK on Wednesday night until Thursday which may be a cause for concern for many … [Read more...]
Insurance warning for floods
Heavy rainfall from Storm Ciarán means flooding could be a worry for parts of the UK this week. Drivers should be aware that flooding can cause serious damage to cars and that not all types of car insurance will cover it, said Julie Daniels, motor insurance expert at Compare the Market. “You may be able to claim for flood damage if you have comprehensive car insurance, but you should check the … [Read more...]
RAC calls for fuel price cut at pumps
The RAC is today urging the UK’s biggest fuel retailers to cut the price of petrol by at least 5p a litre to 150p to reflect their far lower wholesale costs. As it stands the Government’s 5p duty cut brought in shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year is not benefitting drivers struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis and, instead appears only to be helping retailers who have … [Read more...]
Think ahead when the clocks go back Sunday
With the summer now over and the clocks changing this weekend, Toyota has put together some autumn driving safety tips to deal with challenging conditions such as wet roads, fog and shortened daylight hours that accompany the glorious autumn colours. According to research by the RAC Foundation, road traffic collisions increase by 19 per cent in the fortnight after putting the clocks back one hour … [Read more...]