A new study has found that many new drivers felt ill-equipped to handle the practicalities of car ownership after passing their test. Data released from private plate supplier Regtransfers reveals that while the majority of Brits felt confident in their road skills after passing their test, 1 in 10 received their full licence despite feeling they … [Read more...]
More older drivers risking accidents and disqualification
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...]
Dealers and drivers doubt importance of new plates
Seven out of 10 car dealers - 70% - say the September registration plate change is less important to the motor industry than it used to be. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 53% think motorists now care less about driving on the latest plate, and 31% that most don’t even know the newest plate number. However, 18% say there are always … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 April
JLR has released new pictures of the first electric version of the Range Rover cold-weather testing in the Arctic Circle, ahead of its market launch expected later in 2025. A second successive season of winter testing has seen the prototype vehicles covering up to 45,000 miles of accumulated testing across frozen lakes and land tracks in sub-zero … [Read more...]
Private parking fines soaring says the RAC
Private parking firms are on course to issue a record 14.5m tickets to drivers this year with just five companies responsible for almost half, RAC analysis of latest government data shows. In the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, requests to the DVLA from car park management companies for vehicle keeper details hit 7.2m – the equivalent of 41,000 a … [Read more...]
Personal plates you can lose overnight – and forever
Thousands of private number plate owners will forever lose their registrations due to a rigid DVLA rule that provides no second chances, even if an owner was never properly notified, says a Welsh specialist business. Many retained plates are already expiring and the government has made it clear that once they’re gone, they won’t be reinstated. Antony … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 March
If you're going to Gatwick next weekend better plan ahead as the M25 will be fully closed. Work between Junctions 10 and 11 near Cobham Services necessitates closure to remove a bridge from Friday to Monday and diversions will be signed but anticipated to be heavily congested and RAC advice is to allow more time, top up fuel or charge. New number plates … [Read more...]
Drivers admit not looking at speedometers
A survey of British road users from private plate supplier Regtransfers saw 1 in 10 drivers admitting they don’t use their speedometer to judge speed on the roads. When asked which method they use most, a majority (86%) said they use the car’s dashboard speedo to ensure they remain within legal speed limits. However, the remaining 14% admitted … [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...]
Christmas is just down the road….
With only five weeks to go until Christmas Day, a study by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed a glimpse of ‘Car-istmas’ for the first time, showcasing what UK drivers are anticipating for the popular festive getaway. With millions traditionally hitting the road to spend time with friends and relatives for this much-loved annual occasion, the poll of 1,000 … [Read more...]
