How Should You Drive In Areas With Traffic Calming Measures?
You might get this question on your driving theory test: How should you drive in areas with traffic calming measures? The options might look something like this: With your headlights on a dipped beam. At the speed limit. At a reduced speed. In the centre of the...
Can You Drive With a Cracked Windscreen?
Is it Illegal to Drive with a Cracked Windscreen? It’s an offence to operate a vehicle in a dangerous condition. The Highway Code says that you should always have a full view of the road ahead, and that you must keep all the glass in your car in a good condition....
Van Winter Tyres – Do I Need Them?
Van winter tyres – which some call snow tyres – can make a huge difference if you regularly drive through the ice and snow. But winter tyres can be expensive – you’re looking at around £300 for a full set. And unless you live in Germany, Sweden or Austria, you have...
Enter our Christmas Competition
How would you like to start the new year with a £200 Amazon Voucher? Well now is your chance. In the new year we will be selecting our winner and sending someone this fabulous prize. Christmas would have just finished but we don't think you can ever have enough...
How Long Have I Held My Driving Licence?
When you take out car insurance or van insurance, you will have to let your insurer know how long you’ve held your licence. If you passed your test some years ago, you might not be able to remember exactly when you first got your licence. How Long Have I Held a...
Buying Your First Van – What You Need to Know
Buying and driving a van is different to buying and driving a car. There are a lot of extra rules and regulations to consider. If you’re buying your first van, this is your essential guide to everything you need to know. Do I Need a Special Licence to Drive a Van?...
Regular Car Maintenance – Our Top Tips
Regular car maintenance is essential. It ensures that all of your car’s most vital systems stay in good working order. By carrying out regular maintenance it will hopefully mean you’ll be able to depend on your car at all times, and you won’t be surprised by a...
Important Information – Travelling abroad with a trailer or caravan
Important – Please Read If you are planning on travelling within the European Union with a trailer or caravan, then you need to ensure you up to date with the latest European requirements. The Gov.uk website states that you must register commercial trailers over...
Courier and Delivery Driver Van Insurance
If you want to work as a courier or delivery driver, you’ll need courier and delivery driver van insurance. We put together this short guide to courier and delivery driver van insurance to help you decide which cover is right for you. Van Insurance for...
Wrong Fuel in Car: What You Need to Do
Putting the wrong fuel in your car is a surprisingly easy mistake to make. If you’re tired or distracted, you might accidentally pick up the wrong pump at the petrol station, not realising your mistake until it’s too late. And if there’s a fuel crisis going on, you...
Teaching a Learner Driver
The DVSA claims that most people need 45 hours of lessons to learn to drive, along with 22 hours of practice outside of lessons. These additional hours of practice are essential. They give learners an opportunity to build up their confidence behind the wheel, to...
Commercial Vehicle Parking Regulations – What You Need to Know
Where can you park your van when you’re not using it? What’s the law on parking vans in residential areas? Can you park your van outside your house? Let’s take a look at what the law says, while also exploring some ways you can keep your van as safe as possible...