Electric vehicle drivers are being urged to stay tyre safe, as new research reveals more than half of the EVs that failed an MOT test last year did so because of their tyres. Due to the lithium-ion batteries they carry, EVs tend to be heavier than their petrol or diesel equivalents and the instant torque EVs enjoy, can place an additional burden on their … [Read more...]
Time to check as clocks go back
As the clocks go back tomorrow night autumn turns into winter, the weather gets colder and drivers can expect frosty windscreens and icy windows. Car specialist Gold Label Car Care has provided an expert advice with 5 ways to de-ice a windscreen for free. Ice can be not only inconvenient, but also hazardous when driving - and an icy windscreen can impede … [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 … [Read more...]
Keep your cool in the heat, says LeasePlan
Millions will be hitting the roads over the coming weeks as schools start to break up and Brits head off for a well-deserved summer break. Drivers should take extra precautions on the busy roads. The majority of accidents occur during summer months, but most of these are easily avoidable as long as drivers take the time to do a little extra … [Read more...]
Cures for the winter chills
With cold weather and snow gripping Britain there are various issues and problems to affect vehicles, and they certainly won’t make January any cheerier. Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, has shared his top problems and solutions for vehicle issues usually caused by the cold weather, giving you one less thing to worry about. Your EV … [Read more...]
Majority of drivers waste tech and money on their cars
Researchers from webuyanycar found that 53 percent of motorists are clueless when it comes to the tech and functionality of their cars, with 12 percent confessing they’re confused by almost all of them. Some 45 percent have accidentally pushed the wrong button while driving, ending up unwillingly doing things like putting their full beam headlights on in … [Read more...]
MoT test stresses drivers
Most drivers (58%) get stressed out about putting their car through its MOT, according to research. The cost of potential repairs needed to pass the test cause the most sleepless nights – 22%, while a fifth were concerned about being ripped-off over repairs. The research, commissioned by Gocompare Car Insurance, also revealed 13% of drivers can’t remember … [Read more...]
Darker nights mean greater dangers
Now that summer is well and truly over and the clocks have reverted to GMT, the nights will be drawing in. Statistically we see more incidents involving pedestrians and vulnerable road users from October to March than we do throughout the rest of the year. Most incidents happen between 3pm and 7pm and we need to take special care to look out for … [Read more...]
Checks and safety baffle half of drivers
Half of drivers are baffled by their motors and have no idea where to put the screen wash, how to pop the bonnet - or even what size engine is under it. A study of 2,000 drivers found 44 per cent find cars ‘confusing’, with three in 10 unaware how to pump up their tyres - let alone know how much pressure they need in the first place. A quarter have no idea … [Read more...]
Safety checks remain vital despite MoT extension
Following the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s decision to issue a six-month exemption period for MOTs that expire after 30 March, insurethebox is helping its customers make sure their vehicles remain safe during this time. While the government has allowed garages to remain open, social distancing advises against such appointments. As a result, … [Read more...]
