Driving tips

Winter Is Coming, So Check These Five Important Things

October 6, 2011

Poor weather is on the way. This includes wind, rain and there’s a forecast for snow this month too (I know, after this sunny reprieve as well!). Cars do not simply maintain themselves. With that in mind, here are five things I’d recommend checking regularly as we come into poorer weather and darker nights: 1) [...]

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GEM’s Guide To A Trouble Free Bank Holiday Journey

April 20, 2011

Breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to ‘Be Prepared’ for the busy bank holiday weekends. The ‘boy scout’ approach could not only save you holiday heartache but also lots of money too. With millions of families setting off on weekend breaks or braving the journey to London for the [...]

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Think Once, Think Twice, Think Bike

September 15, 2009

It’s an old slogan but it’s a truism. The Institute of Advanced Motorists has a great section of driving tips that you’d do well to take a look over. Here’s a snippet from the bike awareness driving tip: “Ask most drivers if they feel safe in their car, and the answer is invariably yes. We [...]

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Tips For Driving Abroad From The IAM

May 10, 2009

These tips come from the Institute of Advanced Motorists. With the summer holiday season beginning it’s time to consider the preparations you need to make if you are planning to drive abroad. Whether you will be driving in your own vehicle or hiring, road traffic regulations can vary widely from country to country and getting [...]

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