The Winter ‘Crash Season’ looms as data reveals 12% rise in older driver casualties. With the government proposing significant changes to how older motorists are licensed, new data from LeaseCar provides a timely look at this expanding demographic, revealing a complex picture of road safety and insurance costs. The potential policy updates, which … [Read more...]
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Taking a trip down memory lane
While 71% of motorists are nostalgic for car-related experiences, there are some items that people are happy to keep in the past. When asked which items they’re happy never to see again in a car, nearly two-fifths of Brits (38%) said fluffy dice, 35% said fuzzy steering wheel covers, and more than a third (34%) said beaded seat covers. One in four … [Read more...]
Garages step up training
Four in five (81.2%) automotive aftermarket workshops have invested in training, talent and tooling to carry out servicing and maintenance of the latest vehicle safety and powertrain technology, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Sustaining such investment will be critical if Britain’s roads are to become ever safer and ever … [Read more...]
What makes a family car good?
Choosing a new family car is a major decision, often involving hours of research into safety ratings and specifications. Yet for many parents, the frustration comes not from the big features, but the small, daily realities that a brochure can never capture. In fact, experts at Vertu have spotted that searches for ‘family car reviews’ and ‘family car … [Read more...]
Lesser known laws which could land you in trouble
While there are many driving laws that Brits are aware of, some are less well-known and could easily land you in hot water with the law. According to experts at ChooseMyCar.com, there are a number of unusual UK laws that drivers must avoid breaking if they wish to avoid a fine, or even their licence being taken away. From playing loud music while driving, … [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...]
Threatening driving admitted by a third of drivers
One in three drivers (30%) admit to tailgating, according to new research. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 10% sometimes try to get the car in front to move over by driving too closely and 9% don’t know about the two-second rule used to estimate a safe distance. This poor driving has a direct effect on other motorists – 19% say being … [Read more...]
The true cost of drink-driving
One hundred drivers a day have had drink-drive endorsements added to their licences in the past three years according to new research from road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Worryingly, young professionals aged 25 to 39 are the worst offenders, seemingly unaware of the consequences of drink-driving. Some 48,000 drivers in this age group have been rapped, … [Read more...]
JLR worst for reliability
British brands Jaguar and Land Rover are the worst cars you can buy for reliability and high average servicing costs, according to Warranty Solutions Group which provides after-care maintenance insurance. Claims details from over 10,000 owners covering 22 brands put the JLR models at the bottom with issues over electric windows, pollution filters and also … [Read more...]
Britain’s roads are safe but slowest in Europe
As drivers head off on road trips this upcoming Bank Holiday, a new study by LeaseCar has revealed a stark contrast in the performance of the UK's road network. While the UK boasts some of the safest roads in Europe, its drivers are contending with some of the continent's most severe traffic congestion, leading to an overall ranking of 18th out of the … [Read more...]
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