Putting together a winter car emergency kit need not cost the earth and it could end up being a lifesaver in cold weather. There is some basic equipment every driver should carry in their car in case of emergency. But harsh winter weather can throw up a whole new list of challenges to catch out […]
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According to the Department of Transport, there are nearly 40 million cars in the UK – so nearly every household in the UK has at least 1 car. Whatever you use your car for, we have a wide range of articles, from road trip essentials and new driver tips to getting the most from your commute. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any specific motoring questions and one of our experts will get back to you with a speedy response!
Can garages be female-friendly when less than 1% of car mechanics in the UK are women?
, only 200 of the 500,000 car mechanics in the UK are women. So, to say that the car servicing industry is male-dominated would clearly be a huge understatement. The garage environment can be a terrifying domain for women to enter, even in our modern world where misogynistic and sexist behaviour is seriously frowned upon. […]
Are double yellow lines being taken too far?
We have 25 examples to show you today. It should be obvious to everyone how they should look, all neat and tidy. We start with a pretty photo of a road, which could be any road in Britain. We’re not sure why, as it seems like a large, quiet road, but it has perfect double-yellow […]
11 Advanced Driver Assist Systems will be mandatory from 2021
As you can probably guess, we favour motorists that drive older cars. Ones that need an annual MOT and a fair amount of servicing. So, we are always on the lookout for stories that might dissuade some people from buying expensive, brand-new vehicles. We may have stumbled on a decent one. Apparently, from 2021, all […]
10 Dangers of Driving This Summer
Summer is all about spending time with your family and friends, enjoying the sunshine and having a good time. However, there are some things that need to be considered when driving on the road. 1. Bigger chance of traffic During the summer, everyone wants to be out and about. This means an increase of cars […]
Leaving your dog in a hot car – is it illegal?
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 […]