The UK heatwave is upon us, which can come with danger for dogs who are left in a hot car. 30 minutes is all it can take for the temperature inside a car to reach extremely dangerous levels. A lot of us wouldn’t know what to do if faced with a pooch left in a […]
News
We believe that it’s important for you know what’s going on in the motoring world. Regulations and laws are constantly changing and being introduced, so it’s our job to keep you updated. From new legal laws, MOT and driving test changes, to the rising costs of cars, we’ll keep you in the loop so that you don’t get caught out.
5 reasons why motorway lessons can benefit learner drivers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MOT Changes 2018
What’s it all about? As you may be aware, the idea of changing the first date of a car’s MOT from three to four years has been scrapped. However, from May 2018 a new set of MOT failures will be introduced in the UK. This includes new minor, major and dangerous defects. MOT tests for […]