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What Black Boxes reveal about “real driving habits”
With over a million cars being fitted with telematics boxes, also known as black boxes, by insurance companies, there is now plenty of data which...
The truth and the lies behind Britain’s speed cameras
If you drive carefully past a speed camera, adhering to the speed limit and think you are safe, then you might be wrong. Most of us don’t realise...
What professions have the most car accidents?
Your profession can tell someone a lot about you – a business expert, a tech whiz, someone who is great with people, a highly motivated person. But...
How to reduce air pollution by two thirds almost overnight
A new study by Kwik Fit has shown that if we want to reduce air pollution by two thirds almost overnight, the aim should be to remove all diesel...
Beware of Frantic Friday (22nd December)
If you are going to be visiting friends and family over the Christmas period, or are heading away for a festive break, you may want to keep your...
Fuel prices to rocket by 3p a litre before Christmas
Petrol and diesel prices are set to rise by 3p a litre before Christmas due to a “perfect storm” of problems with UK supply caused by pipeline...
12 days of Christmas offers – Part Two
Christmas is just around the corner. If you haven't already done so, it's definitely time to start finalising those gift decisions before the big...
The secret to calmer Christmas driving
Christmas is, according to the song, the most wonderful time of the year. However, it can also be a stressful one, particularly if you're driving a...
The UK’s most steal-able vehicles – is your car on the list?
Car security company Disklock has stated that sales of its steering wheel locking devices have doubled in the past year. Drivers are increasingly...
November fuel price review – pain at the pumps once again
November has been a difficult month for drivers, as predictions of a fuel price rise became a firm reality. As we move into the busy Christmas...
Christmas drink driving campaign to tackle rising number of offences
There are many great things about the Christmas holidays. However, one of the downsides is the rising number of people who drink and drive on the...
Will hands-free kits be the latest tech banned behind the wheel?
You're not breaking the law if you use a hands free kit to talk on the phone whilst driving. However, an increasing body of research is indicating...
12 days of Christmas offers – part one
Around 27% of Brits start their Christmas shopping three months before the big day, while 48% start just one month before. This leaves a lot of...
Speeding up by a third – it’s time for a rethink
The Department of Transport released data last week that revealed speeding offences reached a six year high in 2016. There were a total of 2.2...
Christmas fuel prices – some early predictions
Christmas is an expensive time of year, regardless of what is happening at the petrol pumps. The average British family will spend £821.25 on...
Could the GDPR mean an end to parking fines?
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on 25 May 2018. The legislation gives individuals more control over how their...
Car vandalism up 37% – is your car at risk?
Car vandalism has seen a worrying rise in recent years. According to police data, the number of reported cases has risen by 10% in the past three...
Fuel duty frozen for 8th year, but diesel car tax increases
At the start of this year’s first Budget statement in the Autumn, the Chancellor made clear that it was to be a “balanced budget”, which was both...
Higher parking charges become next punishment for diesel drivers
There's even more bad news for diesel drivers this week. Islington Council has announced that, from January, it will be charging those with diesel...
Why is the UK so unprepared for driverless cars?
The race towards successful autonomous - or driverless - cars continues at high speed. However, the insurance industry has raised concerns that the...
Road Safety Week kicks off with news that 99% of drivers would fail theory test
A study carried out by airport transfer company Hoppa has found that 99% of drivers would fail their theory test if they were to retake it now. With...
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