THE LATEST MOTORING ISSUES & ADVICE

The discussion of MOTs is once again in the spotlight with the announcement that a consultation has been launched into whether new cars may be exempt from needing an MOT for the first four years, an extension of a year from the current rules. The news has raised concerns regarding...

The country's leading driving experience provider is looking to combat stalled reductions in road deaths on the UK's roads over the last decade through two new targeted packages which aim to improve drivers' road skills. DrivingExperience.com has this week officially launched its Safer Driving Course, hosted at Elvington Airfield in...

DASH CAMs have the potential to make a significant contribution to road safety, according to GEM Motoring Assist. They are also cheaper, smaller and easier to use than ever before. A dash cam offers safety for many drivers. They have been popular in the commercial sectors for fleets of vans...

As staff from National Highways are preparing to strike, and Britain is plunged into severe weather conditions, the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is warning motorists to take extra care during the disruption. IAM RoadSmart is urging people to only travel on main roads in England if...

With Road Safety Week approaching, Brake wanted to highlight some common myths about road safety. We are currently seeing more cars on the road than ever after our driving habits changed during the pandemic. Not only are people choosing to drive instead of using public transport, but they are also buying...

The eye-watering amount of money motorists shell out on parking in UK's major cities has been laid bare by recent research. A 2022 study, which analysed the average cost of parking across the UK, has revealed that Londoners, specifically workers in the City of Westminster, are expected to pay the...

Road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist is offering basic tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter. Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, antifreeze, wipers, lights and other vehicle essentials is the best way of avoiding a breakdown and ensuring reliability and in the winter months...

Making sure your tyres are in good condition plays a vital part in reducing the risks you face – and the risks you pose to others – on your road journeys. Road Safety and breakdown recovery provider GEM Motoring Assist is supporting Tyre Safety Month, which takes place throughout October,...

According to the RAC, the cost of using public charge points on a pay-as-you-go basis to charge an electric car has risen sharply, going up 42% over the last four months. The rise in the cost of electric car charging puts the price per mile close to levels paid by...

With the cost-of-living crisis becoming more embedded, a nationwide survey commissioned by Kia has identified how UK drivers are attempting to save money. With fuel and electricity prices rising at a rate not seen in decades a significant proportion of UK motorists have changed their driving behaviours to cut down on...