The busy time of Christmas is fast approaching. This means saving up for presents, food and decorations. We have put together some simple ways you can save money on your car, so you can spend a little extra on those who matter. Stay sleek While driving, try to keep your car as aerodynamic as possible. […]
Driving test changes: what they are and how they might start a strike

Our motoring landscape is changing all the time. Rising numbers of cars are matched only by increases in the amount of technology within them. To ensure young drivers have sufficient skills to cope, the driving test needs to be kept up to date. And that’s why the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has made changes […]
What to do when an emergency vehicle approaches

An ambulance is approaching behind you, sounding its sirens. What do you do? Do you pull over into a bus lane? Do you risk it and drive through red lights? What about braking harshly or swerving out of the way in panic? We’ve all been in that situation – a momentary panic. According to Birmingham […]
Potholes, puddles, kissing and kerbs – our life in cars

How much do you love your car? Let’s put it another way: do you love your car enough to spend three years in it? Possibly not, but that’s the amount of time the average Brit will pass in their car during a motoring lifetime. In those 1080 days, we’ll stall the engine, scoff more sandwiches, […]
6 Common Driver Distractions

Are you easily distracted while driving? It comes to no surprise that distracted driving is one of the main causes of accidents. But what exactly is it that takes our attention away from the road? Mobile phones We all know that it’s against the law to make a phone call whilst driving. This includes all […]
Car crime hotspots: Britain’s most likely cities for car-related crime

How safe is your car when it’s parked? It may be locked up outside your home or workplace but that’s no guarantee you won’t be victim to a vehicle villain. Insurer Admiral has revealed the cities where car owners are most likely to fall prey to car crime. The insurer looked at more than four […]