New research into classic car owners reveals that they are truly a passionate community, and in it for the long haul, with 1 in 6 saying they would never sell their car under any circumstances. And even if they did, it would only be if their health was at risk. The cost-of-living crisis hasn’t stopped …
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Driving theory test candidates at 10 test centres spent more than £1,000 each getting their pass certificate. A Freedom of Information request to the DVSA by AA Driving School revealed the most spent on theory test attempts before passing was £1,380 at Redditch theory test centre. This equates to 60 attempts of the £23 test. …
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When looking up their insurance online, drivers have been warned to exercise particular caution since there is a new breed of “claims hijackers” out there that will try to con them out of thousands of pounds after they have been in an accident. According to the Insurance Fraud Bureau, scammers use paid advertisements on spoof …
Tracker has welcomed a proposed new law to prevent the sale of easily accessible equipment that thieves use to compromise car security. In 2022, Tracker recovered 93% of all stolen vehicles that had been taken without a key. The government announced plans to make it illegal to possess, manufacture, modify, supply, or import technology used …
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In the UK, the number of anticipated electric vehicle (EV) registrations has been cut in half by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The OBR said in its “Economic and Fiscal Outlook,” released in conjunction with the Autumn Statement, that it has nearly halved the number of EV registrations from 67% to 38% in 2027 …
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According to a recent Aviva study, the majority of drivers (79%) claim to feel frightened by other drivers when they are driving. The report, which was released in conjunction with Road Safety Week (November 19–25), also showed that this increases to nearly nine out of ten (89%) new drivers or learners between the ages of …
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Months after a huge MOT test change, the DVSA has issued an urgent reminder to all motorists. Starting in July, real-time data is used to include information about any pending recalls into MOT test certificates. It implies that when a car passes or fails an annual test, drivers will be informed of critical safety recalls. …
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A new study reveals the most common reasons cars fail their MOT in the run up to the festive period – with lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment named the biggest problem area. Insurance broker One Sure Insurance analysed data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to determine the most common reasons for MOT failure …
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Get ready for a tyre safety campaign like no other this holiday season! Introducing “Keep your tyres in good ‘elf,” a whimsical journey featuring Santa’s little helpers in various tyre-checking scenarios. Follow the mischievous elves as they bring tire safety awareness to life in a fun and memorable way. Throughout the month of December, TyreSafe …
A new study has revealed the most traffic-congested areas across the UK. Accident compensation experts Claims.co.uk analysed public data relating to traffic congestion within local authorities throughout 2022. This included looking at the total number of miles that all vehicles have travelled through the area, the number of licensed vehicles, and the average number of …
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