10 tips for driving in hot weather
When the mercury rises, who doesn’t dream of driving a convertible along a coastal road, with the sea breeze through your hair providing a gentle respite from the sun overhead. In reality you’re more likely to be stuck on the M3, with body parts stuck to the car seats, and the tempers in the car […]
Everything you need to know about MOT tests
In the UK all cars that are 3 years old (4 years old in Northern Ireland) are required by law to undergo and pass an annual MOT test to show that they are fit to be driven on the road. The MOT test covers a number of safety, mechanical, electrical, and environmental standards. If you […]
How to charge your electric car
By 2030 the UK will ban sales of petrol and diesel cars and vans. And even with 10 years still to go more people are already switching to electric vehicles (EVs) voluntarily. If you’re thinking about making the switch to an electric car but concerned about where and how often you’ll need to charge it, […]
10 tips for driving in fog
Fog is caused by tiny water droplets that are suspended in the air. It is essentially a cloud that lies at or near ground level. The particles, which range in size from about 0.01 mm to 0.1 mm, cause light to be reflected in different directions which is what makes visibility and driving so […]
What to do after a car accident
Nobody expects to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately these things happen. It can be a highly stressful situation and if you’re not prepared you could make a bad situation a whole lot worse. Our guide will help you understand the steps you need to take so if the worst happens you know […]
Using a mobile phone while driving. Are you aware of the law?
About this time last year, a group of MPs recommended that drivers should be banned from using hands-free mobile phones because current laws give the misleading impression that hand-free phones are safe. A report by the House of Commons Transport Committee found that there were 773 casualties on UK roads in 2017 where the use of a […]
