Women worry less than men about buying a car, reveals new research. Online-only car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk say men are three times more likely than women to report feeling 'wary' of buying a car without seeing it first. But as well as being more relaxed about the online car-buying experience than men - with many females particularly valuing not having … [Read more...]
Essential maintenance rising issue
As lockdown restrictions start to ease off in the UK, drivers are discovering that their cars require essential maintenance due to being out of use for weeks, new research reveals. Analysis of search trends data conducted by car leasing specialist AMT shows that queries for issues like seized brakes, flat batteries and deflated tyres have increased … [Read more...]
Faulty tyres top 822,000 incidents in 2018
Breakdown cover provider Green Flag has looked into how many incidents are caused by tyre-related problems on UK roads, and discovered how many drivers don’t know the basics of tyre maintenance. Green Flag has also released basic advice for how to inspect and treat tyres. Tyre Safety Month aims to educate motorists on the importance of regular tyre checks, … [Read more...]
