Drivers are being warned to take extra measures to stay awake behind the wheel as the UK approaches the shortest day of the year.
Road safety experts from RoadAngel say there is increased risk of drivers falling asleep at the wheel as early mornings and late afternoons grow steadily darker.
Daylight hours are becoming progressively shorter in Britain as we approach the...
Any car can be modified, for practical reasons, such as adding air conditioning or for aesthetics, including alloy wheels, new rims, or a vinyl car wrap. The important factor is to ensure that, whatever the nature of the modifications you make to your car, you notify your insurer where relevant and confirm that your policy remains valid. Some changes are not accepted by most UK car insurers,...
There is never a good time to buy a new car. This moment in time, though – as household expenses continue to soar – seems somehow worse than most. Still, failure to properly recognise when it is time to upgrade your vehicle can cost you significantly more over time – in repair costs, roadside breakdowns and eventual scrapping altogether. What are some of the tell-tale signs that your car...
In the market for a new car? It doesn't matter what the reason is – first car, family upgrade, or change in personal circumstances. Buying a new set of wheels is a huge milestone moment. It's also a significant purchase. So, it's essential that you decide on a make and model that's perfect for you. And this means going through a few key steps to ensure you don't make a costly error.
Motorists are being urged to squeeze as many miles out of their tanks as possible amid the fluctuating cost of fuel and Britain’s current cost-of-living crisis.
Experts at one of the UK’s leading price comparison websites Quotezone.co.uk , have offered car owners advice on how to make their fuel go further with simple adjustments to their driving habits.
Following the law change on 25th March 2022, it is now completely illegal to hold and use any mobile phone, sat nav, tablets and other devices which can send and receive data, whilst driving.
Motorists are permitted to use phones in certain circumstances, however, such as making a 999 call or a contactless payment at a drive-through restaurant while the car isn’t moving.
Autumn has arrived. With changing seasons come differing weather conditions and temperatures – and motorists are being urged to be prepared before they travel.
National Highways is encouraging drivers to carry out checks to ensure their vehicle is ready for the damp, cold and soggy conditions which will arrive this Autumn – making those record-breaking hot temperatures from the...
With the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to be banned in the UK from 2030, many drivers might be considering switching to an electric car.
In August, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations saw a year-to-date increase of 48.8%, yet despite these promising signs, there are still various barriers preventing...
T here are more than 220 million registered vehicles in the United States. If you’re like most people, you’re going to spend at least some time in your car today.
What you don’t think about are the chances of getting into a car accident. The only time you think about car accidents is if you’re held up in traffic.
These car crash statistics show that accidents happen more...
Most car batteries last around 5 years, which means that every motorist needs to know the signs that the battery needs replacing, how to find the right one and how to get a new car battery installed. The car battery is essential for getting the car started, operating the lights and all electric components, so it is a hugely important feature of the car that you need to know about. Read on to...
