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IAM’s Peter Rodger is offering more tips – this week on the use of a Blue Badge when parking: If you can, and if it allows you the access you need, reverse into your parking space – it’s safer that way, and will mean that you will do all of your manoeuvring with a warm […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on packing for the drive to university. Pack belongings securely – loose objects can be distracting and if the driver needs to brake sharply, unsecured items can fly forward and hit people in […]
There is never a good time to be stuck in a broken down vehicle. However, I’m sure you’d agree that a worse time is when the wintry weather has come in properly and all you want to do get home to your nice warm house. Well, give a thought then to your car, which may […]
In a shock survey result of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it was revealed that 10 million have driven at some point without a valid MOT (the survey was conducted with 1,000 people). 67% of people admitted driving for up to a week without a valid MOT certificate; 24% for up to […]
Kwik Fit has conducted some research that shows we don’t all use our vehicle brakes as we should… The study shows that well over half of British motorists (59%) aren’t using their car’s brakes as advised in the Highway Code – and as a result putting the safety of others, as well as the health […]
Road safety charity the IAM is reminding motorists to ensure their vehicles and trailers are road worthy as they take out their trailers this summer. The warning comes as figures from the Highways Agency show that between April and June 2013 alone, there have been 1,408 towing incidents on the UK’s roads. The Highways Agency […]
Closed lanes, tailbacks, delays, injury and even loss of life are just some of the tyre related consequences that have inspired a new set of advisory messages to drivers travelling on the UK’s motorways. ‘Safe tyres save lives’ is a new message being seen by drivers on overhead message boards in a bid to help […]
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has produced some top tips to make sure that you make the most of your car rental experience – whether it is the Cotswalds or the Canarys! Here are the BVRLA’s simple steps to enjoy hassle-free car hire. 1. Beware of bogus car rental companies. Consumers have been caught out […]
Research carried out by automotive specialist, Warranty Direct, reveals that the DIY jobs of yesteryear are now not only almost impossible to carry out at home, but collectively cost motorists millions in garage bills. The warranty provider’s annual study of garage labour rates shows that an hour of a professional technician’s time costs £96 on […]
In this day and age, greener driving is better on the wallet and the environment. To this end, GEM Motoring Assist has produced a booklet full of helpful hints and tips to make the most of your fuel. The award-winning breakdown cover company and road safety charity has created an online bible, ‘Green driving’, which […]