With Christmas just around the corner, 20 million Brits are preparing to drive ‘home’ for the holidays to friends and family. Amid significant rail disruptions caused by planned closures on major train routes, the roads are set to be busier than ever, so the driving experts at Scrap Car Comparison are urging motorists to plan their journeys well in advance … [Read more...]
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Keyless thefts reach all-time high
Keyless car thefts are at an all-time high as criminals increasingly target vehicles with keyless entry systems. While in the last 12 months over 30,000 vehicles were stolen during this period, keyless car theft accounted for 94% of these. Behind the keyless car theft epidemic, criminals use signal boosters to amplify key fob’s signal in what’s known as a … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 December
Over 50 roads in Wrexham area are being reconsidered to revert to 30mph limit after being cut to 20mph in September 2023. Their review is part of a rethink ordered by Welsh Government after intense opposition to the lower limit as a default across Wales and other councils are also looking roads in their areas which could go back to 30mph. Corvette is … [Read more...]
Think carefully before lending your car to anyone
A survey conducted by temporary car insurance experts Tempcover examined British opinions on lending cars to family and friends, including children, parents, siblings and partners, particularly over the holiday period. The research highlighted the reasons many drivers are reluctant to lend their vehicles and offers simple precautions to help them do so … [Read more...]
Christmas scams warning to drivers
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...]
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...]
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