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The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is offering further tips this week – on how to prepare your car best for the winter. Peter Rodger (IAM’s chief examiner) said: “Now is the time to give your car a once-over before winter conditions take hold. Bad weather can strike suddenly and more severely than you expect, […]
Halfords Autocentres is lowering the cost of its service pricing for cars with smaller, more fuel-efficient engines. The move reflects the growing popularity of more economical vehicles and will benefit the owners of cars with engines of 1300cc or less through the introduction of a new entry level price for all vehicle services. For under […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, with the clocks going back at the weekend, he is advising on driving in the dark. To improve your view as far as possible, keep your lights and windscreen clean. It’s easy to forget the inside […]
Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger, is offering tips courtesy of the IAM on how to best tackle the daily commute. This is especially important with the autumn/winter weather setting in: Rush hour is when the most vulnerable road users are about – walking to school or cycling to work. Give both children and cyclists […]
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 […]