From the 4th June, learner drivers are now able to drive on the motorway during their lessons. As long as they’re in a car with dual controls and an approved driving instructor. The new rules will not influence the driving test, so motorway driving will not be assessed. So, you’re probably wondering why learners are […]
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What’s to be done about potholes?
What creates potholes? You can tell a lot about a country based on the state of its roads. Britain’s are now becoming increasingly worse. Due to the terrible cold weather, potholes are becoming more evident. They’re ruining the road surfaces and causing damage to vehicles. Water falls through cracks in the road, freezes and then […]
Is your MOT past due? Watch your back!
How many motorists does this affect? According to the DVSA, 28% of vehicles are late for their MOT – that’s over a quarter of all cars! Two-thirds of these are a week or more overdue. We understand that it’s an easy thing to forget, but it’s a vital part of owning a vehicle, and it […]
Pavement Parking – is it illegal?
Pavement parking is a controversial topic, one with many different opinions. The general question is however, ‘is it illegal?’. We’ve conducted some research to discover whether you can in fact park on the pavement. Is it already illegal to park on the pavement? Across the UK, drivers who park on the pavement are loathed. But […]
How will Brexit effect the automotive industry?
As we all know, 23rd June 2016 was the fateful day of the Brexit announcement. The day when the British decided to leave the European Union and start afresh. We want to help you understand how it could affect the motor industry, which generates £72 billion a year for UK coffers. So, we’ve written a […]
10 things you shouldn’t try when driving in snow
With poor visibility and skidding along the road, we all hate driving in snow. Here’s a list of 10 things you shouldn’t do when travelling in terrible weather. Although here in the UK, we won’t be expecting it to be this bad… 10 don’ts for driving in snow 1. Don’t try to hide your car down […]