As the Christmas getaway beckons and motorists head into unfamiliar areas there are some scams they should steer clear off. From car parks to clean air zones, our increasingly cashless society has created new opportunities for fraudsters to target motorists and vehicle and leasing experts Ayvens UK outline the five latest scams and tips to help you avoid … [Read more...]
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EV warranty work up to 50% dearer, says WSG
Average, warranty claims for electric vehicles are 30-50% higher than for comparable internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Warranty Solutions Group. WSG’s analysis of 800 electric car warranty claims paid between August 2023 and August 2024, highlights that the most common issues are with battery charge control modules, which cost an average of … [Read more...]
Five-fold risk of being breathalysed this month
Drivers in South Wales are being warned they are five times more likely to be breath tested this December than in other months. A Freedom of Information request by personal breathalyser firm AlcoSense shows that in December last year, South Wales Police stopped 6,579 motorists suspected of drink driving – considerably more than anywhere else in the UK. The … [Read more...]
Cloned cars’ rising crime rate
Motorists must guard against unscrupulous car cloning criminals to avoid fines and penalties for offences they’ve not committed, warns leading vehicle data and valuation specialist HPI. Criminals use cloned registration plates to avoid detection via police automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems, which can have serious financial implications for … [Read more...]
Stay safe as we slide into winter
The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover have put together 5 essential tips to help you safely prepare and handle driving in snow and ice, as the thermometer falls towards mid-winter. Top 5 tips for safe driving this winter: Pack a winter survival kit Be prepared for emergencies by keeping the following items in your car: Ice … [Read more...]
Water damage sees more cars being written off
Parts of the UK have become submerged in water following Storm Conall and with more flood warnings forecasted, drivers need to be extra cautious while navigating the wet wintry weather. In the past year, National Scrap Car has reported that water damage is heavily contributing to the volume of vehicles being scrapped, with Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow … [Read more...]
Signs of the times denote driving test failures
Despite 99% of drivers claiming they’re knowledgeable about the rules of driving, 98% failed to correctly identify 15 of the most common road signs, Tesco Bank found as it put their knowledge to the test. Over half (55%) of drivers claimed they would perform easily if they had to take their driving theory test today, yet only 2% achieved a perfect score … [Read more...]
Drug & drink driving checks
New guidance for fleets on how to tackle drug and drink driving has been given by the Association of Fleet Professionals. The two-page document has been created in the light of recent reports from the Department of Transport showing increases in both areas. Written by the AFP’s Risk, Compliance and Health Committee, it covers the need for a drug and drink … [Read more...]
Highways & Transport are climate priorities, say experts
The highways and transport sector needs serious prioritisation in this period of climate emergency. This week's COP 29 summit will see attendees discuss how to help communities adapt to the impact of climate change with a focus on how to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation latest report shows how … [Read more...]
Stay safe with second-hand sales
Brits selling their used cars risk losing up to 10-20% on their sale by making this avoidable and costly mistake. And, with an ongoing cost of living crisis, the last thing motorists need is to miss out on thousands of pounds. To make car owners aware of this mistake and help them avoid them, Pamela Murdock, vehicle expert at used car supermarket, … [Read more...]
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