Blue Monday this week, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year, saw automotive charity Ben launch its new campaign to support people struggling with loneliness. Research shows that a quarter of British people feel at their loneliest in January, however loneliness is often or always a concern for over 9 million people in the UK all year-round. Ben’s own helpline sees an influx … [Read more...]
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Wales’ Motokiki comparison site expands services
Following launch in November, Motokiki – the UK’s newest independent and truly impartial tyre comparison website based in Port Talbot – announced eight additional products available to customers. The additional products that customers can compare and buy include Alloy Wheel Repair, Vehicle Breakdown Cover, Extended Warranty Cover, Car Hire, Learn to Drive, Car Prizes and other products including … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 January
Flintshire council is among the quickest response times in Britain for filling serious potholes, new research has revealed. Figures released by motoring charity the RAC Foundation show the authority aims to make road repairs "immediately" but the longest response time in Wales was in Vale of Glamorgan, which promises to investigate the following working day. World War One hero soldier who … [Read more...]
Welsh Renault dealers are best in UK
Two Welsh dealerships have triumphed in Groupe Renault awards for the last 12 months. Britain's oldest Renault franchise, Gravells of Kidwelly, was selected as the best medium sized dealership while Renault Cardiff topped the large dealers' group. Groupe Renault UK assessed the performance of each dealer by considering a variety of key performance indicators including customer satisfaction, … [Read more...]
SUVs to seriously consider this year
It is supposed to be the bleakest day of the year after the holiday break and bills start to arrive, but Data company HPI has compiled a select list of used compact SUVs which could lead to happy motoring in 2019. Senior valuations editor Mark Bulmer has identified five SUVs that perform well and also represent excellent value for money, making them a potentially good buy for motorists. Mr … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 January
Brits are badly prepared for a wintery blast, says Select Car Leasing. It asked 1,200 drivers how they planned to cope with predicted bad weather this month and found half did not know how to pull off, 40% don't carry winter essentials, just 7% use winter tyres and 700,000 new drivers will face snow for the first time. A 2.0 petrol-electric hybrid Mondeo Estate has been added to the Ford … [Read more...]
Premiums rise for most, but youngsters see a slow down
The post-Christmas pinch is made worse for motorists in South Wales, as new data reveals the cost of car insurance in the region has increased over the past three months. The cost of car insurance in South Wales increased by +1% – equivalent to +£10 in three months, with motorists in the region now paying £704, on average. That’s according to the most comprehensive car insurance price index in … [Read more...]
New driving regulation for some foreign countries
The RAC is warning travellers wanting to drive in many countries outside Europe that from the end of this month they will only be able to purchase International Driving Permits that enable them to do so from the Post Office. This means motoring organisations will no longer issue IDPs – the official document that effectively validates UK driving licences internationally – as they have done for … [Read more...]
Drivers ignoring car crime, say AA
Motorists are largely ignorant of car crime and leave themselves open to being robbed, according to a disturbing AA survey. It asked members about their knowledge of car theft and robberies and found a quarter did not consider it at all, a tenth believed modern cars are thief-proof, and 4% don’t lock cars. Yet police figures show that after years of decline, thefts of cars has jumped nearly … [Read more...]
Old ‘un gives golden service support
Britain's oldest major car producer is stepping up its cover for the latest models. Vauxhall began making cars in Britain in 1903 and for its new or nearly new cars, Vauxhall Care provides you with three years’ servicing, an extra two years’ of roadside assistance and your first MOT for just £19 per month for petrol cars and £22 for diesels. As all new Vauxhalls come with three years warranty … [Read more...]