If you cannot afford to buy a new-plated car next month there is a massive choice of used cars out there and whether for convenience, cost, or quality, Brits’ interest in used cars is showing no sign of waning. Nevertheless, buying a used car is still a significant financial commitment, which is why it’s essential to be prepared for the process. In fact, in the last year alone there has been a … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Look after your van to look after your business
Vans are often a mission-critical asset for businesses, so it’s important to keep them on the road. From accidents to breakdowns, unplanned downtime can be disruptive and costly – so here are some hints to help reduce those risks. Allow time for daily checks Fleets operate some of the UK’s hardest-working vehicles. According to the latest BVRLA data, the average mileage for a new personal … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 February
A new intelligent ZF seat belt will measure the size and weight of a driver and passengers to provide the best possible protection before an accident. It will also integrate with a vehicle's other safety systems including airbags and brakes to progressively decelerate a seat occupant and minimise any possible bruising when a Multi-Stage Load Limiter belt tightens in the milliseconds before impact … [Read more...]
Eye tests can save life and your licence
Experts are urging drivers to add an eye test to their to do list or risk a £1,000 and three points on their licence as well as a potentially serious or fatal accident. Every year, approximately 3,000 people are either killed or injured in incidents caused by poor eyesight. As such, the police have the power to stop any driver and conduct an on-the-spot vision test to determine whether their … [Read more...]
20mph protest convoy planned
A new protest convoy is being organised to highlight continued opposition to the default 20mph speed limit in Wales. Running along part of the North Wales coast, it aims to show how congested roads could become when the tourism season gets underway in a few months. Organisers anticipate 50 vehicles will join a cavalcade that will set off from Llandudno and pass through Penrhyn Bay, Rhos on Sea … [Read more...]
Highway Code changes doubts remain
Half of drivers still feel unsure whether changes to the Highway Code made two years ago today have made the roads safer for pedestrians, shows RAC research. One of the most notable changes advises drivers turning into or out of a junction to give way to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders who are either crossing or are waiting to cross the road. This rule was part of a new hierarchy of road … [Read more...]
Northerners are more moral about scrapes
It's a scenario many drivers fear: you return to your parked car to find a fresh dent or scratch, with no note, no apology—just a silent testament to someone's hasty retreat. But how common is this hit-and-run attitude in the UK? A recent survey commissioned by Zego Van Insurance sheds light on the state of British honesty when it comes to minor car bumps. The findings are as intriguing as they … [Read more...]
Time’s up for 20mph website launched
Welsh Conservatives have created a website to oppose the 20mph speed limit and gauge public reaction to voting against Labour AMs as a result in the next Senedd elections. The site calls time on the limit introduced in September 2023. They claim the new limit is not working and should be scrapped amid a lot of confusion about its implementation, clashes in markings and posted limits. The … [Read more...]
Warm advice for those with electric vehicles
Many will have seen the social media posts of Tesla drivers being locked out of their cars as sub-zero temperatures stopped the handles releasing but there are ways to prevent problems if you have an ev. From harsher driving conditions to fluids thickening, colder temperatures pose a challenge for all vehicles. However, those with electric vehicles need to be particularly wary of how frosty … [Read more...]
Insurance premiums escalating to average £950
Motorists are facing a substantial 52% increase in the cost of car insurance, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market. The typical premium stands at £950 at the end of December 2023 after rising by £326 over the previous 12 months. The significant rise in the cost of car insurance may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers. High inflation rates … [Read more...]
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