You have decided that the time has come to purchase a new vehicle. You know that several different options exist, but you are not sure which one to choose. If you are deciding between leasing and buying a car, what is the better choice for you? Your credit scores Before you can buy or lease a vehicle, you need to …
Road safety charity the IAM offers more motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger This week Peter gives his essential advice to driving in France this summer and not breaking the driving rules in France. In France all drivers and motorcyclists (excluding mopeds) need to carry a breathalyser kit, with two disposable breathalysers. The breathalyser must meet the …
High levels of concern for the lack of learning requirements for new drivers A revealing survey by GEM Motoring Assist, breakdown cover company and road safety charity. GEM’s latest poll reveals that 89% of UK motorists believe that there should be a minimum learning period ahead of people taking the driving test, with the majority agreeing that at least six …
The IAM Road Safety Charity offer advice for Dementia Awareness Week Peter Rodger top advanced driver offers motoring tips for drivers in an ageing population. This week is Dementia Awareness Week, dementia mainly affects people over the age of 65 – an age group which makes up 25 per cent of the UK driving population – Peter also offers tips for …
Flouting the law and texting while driving you could be fined £90 Sending a text message or making a phone call while at the wheel will land drivers with harsher penalties, the tranpsort minister warned. In a move to crack down on dangerous driving, Patrick McLoughlin indicated that fines for a variety of offences would rise by 50%, from GBP60 to GBP90. …
Apart from staying at home! Gem Assist the independent road safety association offers some tips As people travel away from home to make the most of the bank holiday, often opting to drive to their destination, the roads are going to be exceptionally busy this weekend. Some tips to help you avoid spending too much time stuck in traffic. …
Trucking Icon Eddie Stobart are releasing s Special edition of the 12 days of Christmas in Aid of Help for Heroes. Performed by Eddie Stobart Truckers, 10 stars of the hit Channel 5 series Eddie Stobart: Trucks & Trailers. The single is released on the 17th December…
A classic car on the drive is a dream many of us aspire to. Saturdays spent polishing it, sunny Sundays spent touring the countryside, top down or up with friends. It’s an idyllic image and one that brings happiness to thousands of classic car owners every year. Yet alongside those proud owners, their smiles perfectly reflected in their chrome bumpers…
The IAM Road Safety Charity offers driving advice for the current severe weather warnings for heavy rain and wind. Thishandy guide reminds you of the best ways to prepare for your journey..
Worrying lack of knowledge in Choosing and Fitting Child Car Seats. Over half of new parents have never been shown how to correctly choose or install a child car seat.
Even more worrying, the study, conducted by Mamas & Papas and Alfa Romeo for the SAFER SEAT campaign…