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You may have seen that there’s been a discussion on the news as to whether the national speed limit should be raised to 80 miles per hour for motorways. Most people I’ve spoken to have been in agreement with this idea as many already drive (somewhat) higher than the current 70 miles per hour limit. […]
Here’s the latest tips from GEM to help you on the right track to choosing suitable breakdown cover: 1. Does the scheme cover the vehicle or the driver? With so many households having more than one car, a breakdown scheme that covers only one car can be a false economy. Even if you have just […]
A poll carried out by breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist today revealed that a shocking one in three UK drivers knows someone who has either driven, is driving or has considered driving without motor insurance. Whilst the nation has been trying to save money during the recession, it is becoming more apparent […]
Here’s the latest information on some considerations should you be taking a trip to Europe this summer: With the good old British weather remaining as unpredictable as ever, lots of families are packing up their cars and driving to Europe’s holiday spots for a summer get away. Wherever you’re headed, breakdown cover and road safety […]
GEM Motoring Assist has for the third time in four years hit the top spot in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey for Breakdown Cover, proving that its small and friendly service consistently impresses its customers over those of the major operators including the RAC, AA and Green Flag. The survey of over 20,000 readers […]
Ahead of this week’s budgets and the possible impact of the proposed fuel duty may have on motorists, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer. David Williams, MBE, CEO of […]
In my local area, there are some really severe potholes. These are a feature of local roads from the city centre through to the coast which is about 20 minutes drive away. GEM has some excellent advice on staying safe on our marked and bumpy roads: With the harsh wintry conditions the UK has been […]
With petrol and diesel prices soaring to new highs and a possible further rise in April, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer. David Williams, MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring […]
GEM Motoring Assist has some good advice for councils. Yes, we may need to save money, but don’t turn out the lights, as it will drastically reduce road safety: In response to the news that several councils are running trials to turn off or dim street lights in a bid to save money, road safety […]