DIY car restorations have surged by 20% this year alone. With the rising popularity of personalizing vehicles, now is the perfect time to dive into your own restoration project. From sourcing affordable parts to mastering essential techniques, these pro tips will help you transform your car with ease. “The right guidance can turn any car enthusiast into a skilled restorer,” says the … [Read more...]
Major cause of MoT fails down to electrics
Faulty electrical equipment accounts for the majority of defects found during MOT tests, according to new research. The research, conducted by Vansdirect, looked at the MOT testing data for Great Britain over the last 12 months, ranking the most common defects found in class 3 and 4 vehicles. The subsequent analysis found that lamps, reflectors, and electrical equipment were the most common … [Read more...]
Crash, bang, wallop – it’s National Pothole Day
To mark National Pothole Day, Go.Compare Car Insurance can reveal the top ten counties in England and Wales whose roads are most peppered with potholes today. Topping the peak pothole list was Derbyshire County Council, which reported 215,787 potholes over three years between January 2020 and December 2022. Two more northern counties took the 2nd and 3rd place spots, with Durham and Lancashire … [Read more...]
Potholes problems see more calls for RAC help
The poor condition of Britain’s local roads is laid bare today by new figures from the RAC which show its patrols went out to more than 8,100 pothole breakdowns between April and June 2023, the highest number in five years. Since the start of 2023, the RAC has dealt with 18,250 breakdowns for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted wheels – the call-outs which are most … [Read more...]
Welsh councils filling more potholes at higher costs
This year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey makes bleak reading, with worsening carriageway conditions and mounting costs set to spell more misery for road users. The ALARM survey, published today by the Asphalt Industry Alliance, reports that local authority highway teams in England and Wales only received around two-thirds of what they needed to stop our local roads from further … [Read more...]
Plan and save on van costs
Taking a proactive stance on van maintenance measures can save fleets valuable downtime, according to ATS Euromaster. The tyre service and maintenance provider says fleets are placing vehicles under critical stress as assets are virtually in constant use. Known as ‘double-shifting’, fleets are using one van for two driver shifts in order to meet the increasing demand for home delivery that has … [Read more...]
Fleets welcome Clean Air Zone moratorium
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Associatio has welcomed the Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of Clean Air Zones until 2021. BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney said, “This is a very sensible decision in the current circumstances. It gives some temporary respite for businesses and individuals trying to come to terms with the current health crisis and gives the … [Read more...]
Potholes are biggest shock for drivers, says survey
A survey of 2,000 road users found the craggy gaps in the road surface were more irritating than tailgaters, drivers failing to use their indicators, and even breaking down. Eight in 10 drivers, cyclists or motorcycle riders even say they have to navigate potholes every time they use the roads. Glasgow is the worst city in the UK for potholes according to residents - as nine in 10 locals claim … [Read more...]
Rising concern as more drivers’ report pothole damage
Half of British drivers have sustained vehicle damage from potholes in recent years, they told pollsters for the AA. The AA-Populus poll, which surveyed over 21,000 drivers, found that 92% of British drivers are concerned about potential damage to their vehicle as a result of poor road conditions. This problem has led to more than half (52%) of drivers - or almost 17 million motorists … [Read more...]
