Wales is in the slow lane when it comes to providing fast chargers for motorists. Experts at one of the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans analysed the number of rapid chargers across every local authority in the UK per 100,000 residents. The results were ranked from the highest to the lowest ratio. Wales even trailed behind the Orkneys in the number … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Isuzu UK offers its latest innovation for explorers and adventurers: the new Basecamp. Designed with vehicle camping in mind, the upgraded Basecamp model takes the iconic Isuzu D-Max AT35, already reimagined by Arctic Trucks, and transforms it into the ultimate adventure vehicle, equipped with a robust range of accessories from ARB and Lazer. Having … [Read more...]
Nearly 3 million drivers overpaying car tax
A new study has found that 2.9 million UK drivers pay more for their Vehicle Excise Duty car tax than necessary, simply because they’re unaware of a 5% surcharge applied to their payments by the DVLA. Drivers who choose to spread the cost of their car tax through monthly direct debit instalments have to pay this 5% surcharge, meaning they end up paying … [Read more...]
Top tips to treat yourself to a new car bargain
After the March new-plate registration period, the number of part-exchanged models has boosted the choice for buyers. As car buyers across the country gear up to upgrade their vehicles, searches for “new car deals” have skyrocketed by 30% over the last three months. With more drivers than ever looking to make a smart purchase, understanding how to secure a … [Read more...]
Motorist pay £600 annually in emergency repairs
Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, reveals data from the RAC. As many as six-in-10 (59%) drivers say they are hit with unexpected repair costs for their main vehicle each year, with the average bill coming out at £617 across all ages of car. More than a third (37%) of those facing these repairs said they … [Read more...]
DVSA tighten up on car test applications
Learner car drivers are facing tougher rules for their test applications. From 8 April, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will require learner drivers to give ten full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. Currently learner drivers need to give three full … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 March
Transport for Wales says the Rhymney valley railway line will undergo major enhancements as part of the next electrified phase of the South Wales Metro. Starting at the end of March, TfW will deliver an intensive 8-month programme of engineering work that will transform and electrify over 15km of railway line and allow the latest smooth train services to … [Read more...]
Motorsport and Supercar Festival returns
The Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival is returning to Pembrey Circuit on Sunday 21 September – and in 2025 the all-action event will be presented in association with two renowned and highly respected automotive companies, The Trade Centre Wales and Iconic Auctioneers. The Trade Centre Wales is Wales' largest used car supermarket, with showrooms and … [Read more...]
Compare MOT, servicing, and repair options nationwide
BookMyGarage, the digital car service and repair booking and comparison tool, has launched a new partnership with comparison website Compare the Market. Compare the Market customers will now be able to compare MOT, servicing, and repair options, with access to thousands of garages nationwide. Giles Byford, Director at Compare the Market, commented, “At … [Read more...]
290,000 vehicle thefts by remote devices
Off the back of new legislation announced in February, concern over remote car theft has seen a 49% spike in Google searches for ‘signal jammers’, as the public looks to learn more about this growing trend in vehicle crime. This research undertaken by GAP Insurance and breakdown cover provider, ALA Insurance, has highlighted the shocking number of car … [Read more...]
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