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No space to squeeze into your car? Just let the 9-year-old take the wheel!
We’ve all been there: You’ve parked your car in a multi-storey, headed off to the shops and upon return, you discover some unhelpful driver has parked so close to your car that it’s virtually impossible to squeeze between the vehicles and get behind the wheel. In that situation, most of us usually find a way… ... Read More
Rail cancellations result in more people switching to cars
According to the Office of Rail and Road, over the past 12 months, one out of every twenty-six trains in the UK was cancelled (not including cancellations due to strikes). In December, one in every twelve was cancelled – also excluding strike days. And now new research suggests that, as a result of all these ... Read More
Check out Dacia’s little joke at the expense of BMW’s heated seat subscriptions…
We always like a bit of friendly rivalry between car brands, and the latest snipe from one to another has left a smile on our faces! Maybe you remember BMW’s interesting new subscription offering from last summer? (For £15 a month, you can “subscribe” to a heated seat, although those hoping they could avoid paying ... Read More
Drivers shift towards short-term leases as economic uncertainty continues
New research suggests that a sizeable proportion of drivers prefer short-term vehicle leases to longer contracts, due to the greater financial flexibility they provide. A surprising 37% of respondents to a recent survey on personal financial commitments and car ownership said they preferred a short-term lease. Drivers less likely to sign three-year term leases What’s ... Read More
Was that REALLY the number one selling car in January?!
The stats are in, we’ve had the low-down on the UK’s best-selling cars in the first month of 2023 and we’re going to come right out and say it: The front-runner was a surprise. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders released the first monthly new car registrations figures for 2023 this week and it ... Read More
Should Drivers Face Tougher Seatbelt Rules?
A debate is emerging over the UK’s stance on punishments for drivers who don’t wear their seatbelts. Currently, drivers who are caught not wearing their seatbelts on the road can be fined up to £500, but there are calls from some experts to increase the severity of the maximum punishment. In fact, a recent study ... Read More
Video killed the radio star
For a long time, radio has been the perfect accompaniment while driving. Whether you’re a fan of talk radio like BBC Radio Five Live or TalkSport, the latest chart hits on Capital or Heart, keeping it chilled with BBC Radio 4, listening to the radio is a habit that’s ingrained into all of us. What’s ... Read More
New Clean Air Zone Set To Open – Fleet Support Scheme Also Announced
A new Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is set to open in Sheffield in February. The date for the introduction is set to be Monday 27th February as the local council also announces a £28 million support scheme for fleets to upgrade to CAZ-compliant vehicles. Charges will apply to non-compliant taxis, HGVs, LGVs, buses and coaches, ... Read More
Rural driving has its issues…
There’s something beautiful about being out on the open road. Driving in the countryside as the rolling hills surround you, the winding roads open up in front of you, and the picturesque beauty envelopes the landscape. And then the inevitable happens – you get stuck behind a tractor. If anyone’s ever been on a long ... Read More
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