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Road safety organisation, and the number one for breakdown cover in the UK, GEM Motoring Assist today reveals that a massive 76 per cent of UK motorists are still confident that they would pass their driving test first time if they had to take it again now. Despite claims that drivers learn bad habits and […]
There’s a running joke between my friends and I that every time we cross the border into Scotland from England we are met with a good dose of some troubling weather. I made a visit to a relative near Cockburnspath (don’t laugh) and the trip there was no exception. There was some light rain, but […]
This summer is one of the busiest the country has ever seen, with people travelling from far and wide to support the Olympic Games. Wherever you are going; getting your car ready and your journey planned will keep you cool despite the summer rush. Road safety organisation, and the number one for breakdown cover in […]
One of the questions I often consider is how much power is ‘enough’ for the average car. I’m absolutely convinced that a very poor 0-60 time is detrimental not only for the car but also for the driver. A very low powered engine will be pushed, unless driven by the most sedate Sunday driver. A […]
Here’s some useful tips from GEM Motoring Assist with regard to olympic travel: With thousands of people descending upon the capital, planned road closures, public transport delays, and overcrowding; the majority of journeys in and around London will be affected throughout July and August. So, for an easy way into the Games take GEM’s useful […]
The image above is the Chevrolet Trax (interesting name I know for what will be even in the most potent guise a soft roader only) – however it could just as easily be, barring the badge, any one of several vehicles from a number of manufacturers. The reason? Small sports utility vehicles, crossovers or baby […]
The RAC has now made available their 2012 Motoring Report, with a foreword by racing driver Eddie Irvine. The full report covers everything from who today’s motorist is, their priorities, money, safety and security and much more. If you’re interested in some figures reflecting the modern day face of motoring, you can’t go wrong with […]
As with the last few years, due to the general depressed state of the economy, we in the UK are more likely to remain here for a holiday than ever before. So we naturally turn to that wonderful (don’t listen to Top Gear) past time of caravanning. With that in mind, Chevrolet has offered some […]
Ford has a new system that not only aids prevention of the wrong fuel being added to the car but also makes it hard work for thieves to syphon fuel off. Easy Fuel’s spring-loaded flap is held closed by two latches that can only be released by a standard-size fuel nozzle. When the proper nozzle […]
Due to the recent warm weather spell, there have definitely been more cars on the road with the roof down (that did change when the snow hit for two days, but there we are). However, there are some pitfalls to look out for when buying a convertible car. Here I have highlighted five things to […]