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...
When To Use Fog Lights
Through autumn and winter you might find yourself relying on your fog lights more than usual. In this post we’ll outline what the law says about fog lights – when you should use them, and when you shouldn’t use them. When Should You Use Fog Lights? Rule 226 of the...
How Long is a UK Driving Licence Valid For?
A UK driving licence is valid for 10 years. Check the photo side of your driving licence and you’ll see that various parts of it are numbered. For example, your surname and first name are points 1 and 2, respectively. Point 4a shows the date you last renewed your...
Winter Car Covers and Your Winter Car Pack
Previously we’ve shared an essential winter driving checklist. This was a list of various things you can do to ensure your car or van is ready for winter. As part of this checklist we discussed putting together a winter kit for your car or van – a set of items to...
Manual vs Automatic Car – Which is Best?
If you’re yet to start driving lessons, you might wonder whether it’s best to learn to drive manual or automatic. So in this post, we’ll weigh up the pros and cons of each, to help you decide which is best for you. The Key Differences Between Manual vs Automatic...
What is Legal Cover Car Insurance?
When you take out car insurance, your insurer might give you the option to buy additional legal cover. In this post, we’ll explain what legal cover is, what it covers, and discuss whether it’s something you should consider for your car or van. What is Legal Cover...