New research reveals the shocking number of UK drivers who are comfortable illegally leaving the scene of a collision with a parked car. A survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by Dash Cam manufacturer Nextbase asked if they would take action if they damaged a parked car and nobody was around to witness it. 52% …
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In the past month, Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran have caused havoc on UK roads. This has led to National Scrap Car reporting that they have an increase in people scrapping their car due to water damage. According to Reach and Rescue around five million people live in flood-risk areas in the UK. This could …
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As we head into winter and the mornings become colder, giving your car a bit more love and attention can help to reduce the risk of breaking down during harsher weather conditions. Car insurance experts at Howden Insurance have shared their top tips to prevent your car from breaking down this winter, including a hidden …
According to new research from Element Energy, Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) are poised to become more economical than their diesel counterparts in the coming years. Coupled with recent data from e-mobility service provider ZapMap, which shows that there are now more than 920,000 fully electric cars on UK roads and a further 560,000 plug-in …
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As Road Safety Week 2023 continues, an estimated 6 million tyres on the road have illegal tread, according to TyreSafe’s recent Tread Depth survey, putting countless drivers at risk of facing 3 penalty points and a fine, which can be up to a maximum of £2,500, for each defective or illegal tyre. The harsh reality …
Used car prices are on the decline. Last month saw a substantial 4.2% decrease in used car prices and a cumulative 13.6% drop in seven months. However, certain brands are defying the norm and holding their value exceptionally well According to the latest research from the Sell My Car experts at carwow, high-performing popular brands, …
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The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has announced its intention to ballot its members within DVSA on taking industrial action. DVSA are aware that you and your pupils may have concerns on how this will affect driving tests. DVSA will provide further information when they can once the ballot has closed on 13 December …
With the additional authority to seek pricing and profit information from road fuel retailers, the UK’s consumer watchdog will be able to highlight any future attempts of unfair price increases. The government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has given the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) the authority, which is expected to become legislation …
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Jolt has launched its free fast-charging service for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK after striking a deal with the London Borough of Barnet. The charge point operator offers UK EV drivers 7 kWh, or around 30 miles, of free, fast charging, with cost of charging offset though its integrated advertising network. After users have …
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With the use of the automaker’s app, consumers may now remotely access cars as part of a new test drive programme from Tesla. Users may now schedule a test drive, submit their driver’s licence, and unlock a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y demonstrator for a one-hour window using the upgraded Tesla app. At Perth …
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