Car Blog & Car News
If you’re planning to drive on the Continent this year, the good news is that the process is well-established at this point. The uncertainty of the immediate post-Brexit years has settled into a clear set of requirements that, once understood, are perfectly manageable. The bad news is that there are more boxes to tick than […]
Clean Air Zones have moved from a future concern to a present reality for UK drivers. If you drive into certain city centres, your vehicle may now be subject to a daily charge — and the number of cities with active zones has grown. Here’s a clear guide to where charges apply, which vehicles are […]
If you’ve driven on a UK motorway recently, you may have noticed some changes — or perhaps you’ve heard the ongoing debate and wondered what’s actually happening. Smart motorways have been one of the most controversial road safety topics in the UK for the past several years, and the situation has genuinely shifted. Here’s a […]
Taking a child on holiday is an exciting and a new experience for first-time parents. But it can be stressful so make sure you plan ahead of time. IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards Richard Gladman has put some helpful safety tips together for driving with young children abroad. Plan your journey. Going […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is reminding all drivers that phone calls and texts – even in hands-free mode – should wait until they are safely parked with the engine off and the handbrake on. The call follows a report from Driving for Better Business warning that half of company directors expect […]
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging pet owners to ensure their animals are safe and comfortable on car journeys this week. The call comes as humid conditions will send temperatures soaring as high as 34C in the coming few days. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth warns that it’s both dangerous and illegal to leave an […]
GEM Motoring Assist is warning of a significant rise in pollen levels across much of the UK this week, with the arrival of warmer weather. GEM is urging drivers who take hay fever remedies to check their medicines carefully before getting behind the wheel, and to be aware of the possible effects these drugs can […]
GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists that as of this week motorway cameras are being used to detect drivers who use lanes with a red x. A red X tells drivers and riders that a lane is closed and must not be used. The system, which went live on Monday 10 June, allows cameras to […]
Breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take care during the next few days, with a Met Office amber and yellow warnings in place for heavy rain across large parts of the country. There is an amber rain warning today for parts of southern and eastern Britain, where some places could see […]
The festival season is here which means a lot of us will be climbing over dusty boxes and making our way through the shed like it’s some kind of assault course to get to our camping gear. Now all you’ve got to do is pack for the weekend and plan your drive there and back. […]