Safety & Security

Light Later No Longer Going Ahead?

January 26, 2012

Lighter Later, the campaign to stop the practice of daylight saving, received a massive blow today, which according to road safety supporter, GEM Motoring Assist, could be putting road users lives at risk. Despite having the support of more than 90 organisations in favour of the bill, and 120 MP’s who all voted to pass [...]

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2012 New Year Driving Resolutions

January 2, 2012

Well, the new year is upon us. As is tradition, you may well have set some new year resolutions. Here are some you should consider from a motoring point of view: 1. I will maintain my vehicle Many of us just quietly cruise the year by, paying no attention to things like oil, water tyre [...]

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Learner Drivers To Be Taught Motorway Driving

December 9, 2011

Auto Express has covered the upcoming changes that are set to take place next year for those learning to drive. The biggest change in terms of practicalities is the inclusion of motorway driving being legal for a learner driver. The objective being to reduce the number of fatalities on British roads amongst this particularly at [...]

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GEM Launches 2011 Winter Road Safety Campaign

December 8, 2011

With the first reports of snowfall it is more important than ever for road users to prepare for the worst, and GEM is continuing to offer practical advice through its FREE winter driving leaflet. Packed full of advice and checklists, the leaflet is a useful resource for all motorists and aims to help prevent drivers [...]

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Bad Winter Driving In 2011 – Part 1

November 30, 2011

As I write this it’s late on 30th November 2011, but I couldn’t not write about the two most terrible examples I have seen of driving so far this winter (and I’m sure it’ll get worse as conditions deteriorate). The first was on a dual carriageway approach to quite a fast roundabout. There were a [...]

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Tips for driving safely in Winter

November 21, 2011
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There’s no doubt that extra care is required for anyone who is driving during winter. Snow, heavy rain, fog and ice mean that it’s vital to prepare before you set off on your journey to stay safe and avoid a breakdown. Certainly, along with the winter season arrives a high number of vehicle breakdowns, as [...]

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Winter Tyres Are Not Snow Tyres, Reminds GEM

November 12, 2011

With some of the major car manufacturers now offering to fit winter tyres, No. 1 for breakdown cover in the UK, GEM Motoring Assist is advising motorists to be fully aware of all the facts before opting for winter tyres when the seasons change. After two consecutive bad winters, the awareness of winter tyres has [...]

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DPF Causing You Problems? Read This Guide…

November 6, 2011

There’s recently been some press coverage over issues around ownership of new vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF. It stops the nasty black smoky stuff from pouring out of the exhaust of your diesel powered car. It seems that some owners of said diesels are feeling a little mis-sold, as they are [...]

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Ford Latest Video Demonstrates Active City Stop

November 2, 2011

The latest Ford Focus is packed with wonderful new technology aimed at making driving safer and better for us all. ‘Active City Stop’ is technology designed to assist drivers in slow moving traffic at speeds under 20mph. If the system’s sensors detect the car in front has unexpectedly stopped, it brakes automatically. See what some [...]

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The Michelin Primacy 3 – A Safer Tyre For You

October 27, 2011

Michelin is launching its new Primacy 3 car tyre, which will be available in the UK and Europe from February 2012. The tyre is set to open a whole new era in road safety. Compared with its four market-leading competitors, the Michelin Primacy 3 delivers the best grip when braking on dry or wet surfaces [...]

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