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Have you ever noticed how your engine ‘goes’ a bit better when it’s warmed up? Well, there’s a few things at work but the easiest to explain here is the principle of how the oil lubricates the engine. Cold oil is not very viscous, but as it warms it gets to all areas of the […]
GEM Motoring Assist is offering simple tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter. Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, anti-freeze, wipers, lights and other car essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to come, says GEM. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “The last thing anyone needs […]
Motorists are now more worried about the dangers of distraction posed by technology and social media than drink-driving, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorist’s (IAM) first major survey into safety culture. The Safety Culture Index report was launched today by the IAM, and is a study of more than 2,000 UK motorists’ attitudes to […]
With winter on its way, Motor Codes, the government-approved consumer watchdog for the automotive industry, is urging motorists to ‘winter-proof’ their cars. Its online winter driving tips will help drivers to ensure their vehicles are prepared for winter driving conditions, and help avoid expensive repairs. Bill Fennell, Managing Director, Motor Codes, said, “Winter doesn’t officially […]
Almost 90 per cent of people believe drivers would benefit from regular eye tests according to a new poll by Motorpoint. The online survey by the UK’s leading car supermarket found 89 per cent of those quizzed wanted regular eye tests to be introduced for all motorists to ensure their vision was up to standard […]
A fatal collision in Sussex has made the news. Kyle Careford and Michael Owen lost their lives after the car they were travelling in crashed into a church wall at high speed. The BBC has provided a full breakdown of the incident which can be read here. We at Car Articles extend our condolences to […]
The government announced that UK taxpayers will not incur higher Vehicle Excise Duty if their existing vehicles are found to be fitted with illegal software that manipulates emissions tests. Following VW’s admission of using ‘defeat devices’ in diesel cars, there is an ongoing UK government investigation which began last week into the extent of this […]
Webuyanycar.com asked nearly 3,000 motorists who travelled regularly with another person, what they did in a car on long journeys: Over 62% of both men and women said it gave them a chance to ‘discuss their relationship’. 92% of couples discuss big plans like their next holiday, plans for the house or joint purchases like […]
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for a raft of measures to reverse the disappointing increase in numbers of people killed and injured on UK roads as announced today by the government. The Department of Transport’s Reported Road Casualties Great Britain: 2014 Annual Report says there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, […]
Road safety and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist welcomes the news that the Department for Transport is considering raising the age at which drivers must declare they are fit to drive from 70 to 75. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “This is a sensible step, however we question the road safety value […]