There are over 4.55M drivers with points on their licences, figures from the DVLA have revealed to the Scrap Car Comparison company. Broken down they show about 3.55M drivers were penalised for speeding, usually on main and secondary roads, and many of these were in the south east of England, followed by London and then the North West, but Wales is not in … [Read more...]
And the film award for the most crashed cars goes to….
With movie awards season in full flow, Michael Bay has claimed a unique title, as a new study has revealed him as the director that has wrecked the highest number of cars, across his fifteen-movie filmography. Conducted by Scrap Car Comparison, who previously crowned Vin Diesel as the actor that has crashed the most on-screen cars, researchers turned their … [Read more...]
Crushing statistics show most scrapped models
New data from Scrap Car Comparison revealed which car makes and models were crushed most often in 2022. Ford Focus was the UK’s most scrapped car model in 2022 and Ford was top of the crusher comparison. Scrap Car Comparison’s data revealed that for the sixth year running it was once again the Ford Focus which hit the scrap heap the most in 2022. … [Read more...]
Winter challenges before you drive
The late Autumn and Winter months bring with them a whole host of challenges for drivers. There’s long, dark nights to contend with, alongside wet, windy and potentially icy conditions that make concentration behind the wheel even more important. But there’s another factor too: how dirty your car can get from the dirt kicked up by the road and other … [Read more...]
Buried treasure on four wheels
The keys to a brand-new car have been buried somewhere in the UK by Scrap Car Comparison, and the hunt is almost on to find them. With the cost of driving creating a barrier for many that need to travel to work or various appointments, Scrap Car Comparison is aiming to take the sizeable upfront expense out of the equation for one lucky driver: the cost of … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 August
Cardiff is a hot spot for car thieves. The Welsh capital has generated some of the highest tweets from owners asking for users to look out for their car and it’s in the UK top ten at fifth, according to the analysis by Scrap Car Comparison, and ranking just behind Athens but is worse than Rome and London. Online used car disruptor Carzam was more than … [Read more...]
How to stretch fuel further
Experts from Scrap Car Comparison have ideas on how you can make your fuel last longer in order to help cut costs among a raft of rises. Dan Gick, Managing Director from Scrap Car Comparison said, "It's shocking to see the struggles people are enduring to ensure their cars can stay on the road as prices at the petrol pumps soar, but there are a few … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 January
Cardiff has come tenth in a list of the best UK cities for electric vehicles. Looking at charging points, costs, population and power outputs of points, Forbes Advisor put the Welsh capital alongside Brighton but they are a long way below top ranked Sunderland and Coventry. The cost of car insurance has increased by £64 year on year, according to the … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 January
Pirelli tyres equip the new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, the fastest and most powerful version of the first all-electric SUV produced by the Blue Oval. A new technical collaboration between the companies has resulted in a specific Pirelli P Zero tyre, part of a family of Ultra High Performance tyres that offer the right balance between … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 November
Road Angel is on a mission to make Smart Motorways safer by introducing its new Lane Closure visual and verbal warning feature directly into the driver's car. The new feature is available across all Road Angel Pure devices which thanks to a strategic partnership with Transport England are connected to the smart motorway network delivering the most vital … [Read more...]
