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‘White van man’ is going green

Fiat-E-Ducato-electric-van

More than a third of van drivers are considering switching to electric, according to new research. The study carried out by Fiat to mark the launch of its E-Ducato electric van in the UK, found that 35% are considering changing to an EV for their next van. It also revealed …

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Stay safe by testing your motoring knowledge

Car maintenance

Drivers lack knowledge on basic vehicle maintenance which could lead to them driving dangerous vehicles, failing MOTs and being served hefty fines, according to new research. The findings come as many drivers remain off the road or are only using their vehicles occasionally during the third UK lockdown, causing concerns …

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Car buyers reveal hybrid knowledge gap

Honda hybrid

More than half of Brits (52%) believe their next car is likely to be a hybrid vehicle, according to new research by Honda. However, despite this strong intention to go greener, 68% of petrol and diesel drivers reckon they do not know enough to buy one. “While 68% of petrol …

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Is 2021 the Year to Switch to an Electric Vehicle?

Ford Mustang inspired electric SUV sketch

Electric vehicles (EVs) were once an ambitious concept for the future, but they have become a reality and a common sight on our roads over the last few years. In 2020, EVs gained significant ground, with more motorists than ever joining the EV revolution. Tesla has been instrumental in this …

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Do Personalised Number Plates Impact Your Car Insurance?

Have you observed the hype around having a private plate number? Maybe you are considering getting one for yourself when the question pops up on how it could affect your insurance premium, suddenly you realize that you have no answers, simply because you just don’t know.  Having a private number …

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Cars which have set world records

For some people, a car is simply a machine used for traveling from one place to another. On the other hand, some people love to know every aspect regarding their favorite vehicles and their top specific models. The size or its worth does not only describe a car, frankly speaking, …

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Should I long-term lease my car?

We’ve all been there: your old car’s beginning to need fixing more often, you’re going all green-eyed when you see the flashy new sets of wheels your colleagues arrive at work in and you’ve even found out how much yours is worth using an online guide such as Parkers’ car …

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How to Best Prepare for A Winter Driving Test

The pandemic has seen both learner drivers and instructors affected well into the end of the year 2020, as the weather turns colder and the nights draw in. But the good news is that in all tiers in the UK, lessons and tests can continue to take place. If you’ve …

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Tow and go: essential towing advice

Toyota-tow-bar

For many people this year, vacations became staycations and boarding passes were swapped for tow bars. With an increase in interest and enthusiasm for camping and caravanning, we’ve teamed up with Toyota to put together some top tips for anyone planning to tow a caravan or trailer: Is your vehicle …

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Top 10 favourite festive driving songs for 2020

Saab 9-3 snow

Thanks to an easing of lockdown measures, it looks like many of us will be able to drive home for Christmas after all. Comparison site Uswitch has surveyed 1,234 Brits to find out which songs they’re most likely to sing along to in the car. From a list of 50 …

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