We all know how important our car’s brakes are – but do you know how long their pads and discs last? Well, you should otherwise your car could become very unsafe indeed! To help you avoid worrying about your brakes, here’s what you need to know about the lifespan of brake pads and brake discs […]
Liverpool the most expensive UK city for car insurance, Aberdeen the cheapest
New research has found that Liverpool is the most expensive UK city* for car insurance, with Manchester and Birmingham the next most pricey.** At the opposite end of the spectrum, Aberdeen was found to be the cheapest city for car insurance of the top 60 most populated UK cities , closely followed by Perth, both […]
Squeaky Brakes: Should I Be Worried?
Squeaky brakes put the fear in every driver. We all start thinking the worst when we hear a noise. Will they still work when I need them to? Do I have the money to repair them? What am I going to do without a car? But sometimes, there’s no need to panic. Squeaky brakes don’t […]
Speed Awareness Course: What You Should Expect
There were 2.4 million speeding tickets issued in England and Wales between 2018/19. Yet, 1.29 million people avoided the harshest penalty (a fine and 3 points on their licence). How? Well, they completed a speed awareness course instead! In an effort to tackle the problem of speeding more effectively, many police forces now offer another […]
3.8 million drivers choose to keep their car instead of selling it after carrying out repairs
An estimated 3.8 million drivers decide to keep their current car after spending money on repairs, having previously decided they would sell it. Research by Kwik Fit found many drivers are inclined to change their mind about selling their car once they’ve had repairs carried out on it, with a third of motorists saying this […]
Long Distance Driving: How to Stay Alert at The Wheel
Long distance driving can be both a dream and a nightmare. Driving to see the sea on our summer holidays or to see the in-laws at Christmas are two very different journeys… While we haven’t had many road trip opportunities in 2020, many drivers are still commuting up and down the country. Delivery drivers and […]