If Early MOT Fails, Can I Still Drive Until it Expires?
There are some rare circumstances when you can drive a car that’s failed an MOT. For example, you are able to have an MOT up to a month before your current MOT is due to expire. If you choose to do this, it is possible that your car may fail the new MOT even though...
Driver Fatigue: Why Does Driving Make You Tired?
You’ve probably seen the signs on the side of motorways, saying something like “tiredness kills, take a break”. In this post we’ll examine the risks of driving tired and share some tips on how you can stay alert behind the wheel. Driver Fatigue – The Facts Driver...
Keeping Dogs Safe in Cars – The Law, and Some Tips
Do you know the laws about travelling with your pets? In this post we’ll review what UK law has to say about driving with dogs and other pets and share some tips for keeping pets safe in your car. The Law About Driving With Dogs & Pets in the Car Though there...
An Essential Introduction to Tyre Pressure: When Should It Be Checked?
All drivers should know how important it is to keep tyres in good working order. You should always be on the lookout for signs of wear and tear. Yet it’s just as important to ensure you’re driving with the correct tyre pressure for your vehicle. So this post is an...
What Windscreen Wipers Do I Need?
Windscreen wipers don’t last forever. You will need to change them every so often. And when it’s time to change them, it’s important that you buy the right size and type of wipers for your car. In this post we’ll discuss how to tell what windscreen wipers are right...
Our Top Tips for Driving In The Dark
With the reduced visibility, driving at night can be a little unnerving. But as there are fewer drivers on the road, driving at night is really no more dangerous than driving by day. Though there are some precautions you should take to ensure you stay safe when...
Young Drivers May Be Putting Off Making Car Repairs
The 2022 RAC Report on Motoring found that more than a third of young drivers are putting off necessary car repairs in an attempt to save money. The report revealed that 37% of drivers aged 17 to 24 are delaying or foregoing essential car maintenance in the face of...
How to Protect Your Car from Thieves
Over 2022 we have seen an increase in reports of car thefts, particularly cars worth more than £20,000. This is backed up by recent figures that show that there were more vehicle thefts in 2021-2022 in England and Wales than there were in 2020-2021 with 108,542...
When Are You Allowed to Use Hazard Warning Lights?
In most cars, you activate your hazard warning lights by pressing a button that’s usually located in the middle of the dashboard. This button should have a red triangle on it. What Do Hazard Lights Do? When you press that button, all four indicators, front and...
Electric Cars – Is The Car Insurance Different?
If you’re looking to buy a new car, you might be thinking of buying your first ever electric car. In this post we’ll look at the key differences between electric cars and more “traditional” petrol and diesel cars. We’ll examine the pros and the cons of each, before...
What Does ULEZ Mean and Will it Affect Me?
ULEZ stands for Ultra Low Emissions Zone. Launched in 2019, this is an area of London where motorists must pay a fee to drive through, if their car does not meet certain emission standards. The idea is to cut down on air pollution. Through discouraging people from...
Driving an Automatic Car – Some Top Tips
If you’re thinking about starting driving lessons, you might be wondering: Should I learn to drive a manual car, or an automatic car? For an idea of which type of car might be best for you, read our guide to the key differences between manual cars and automatic...