10 best selling cars in the UK for 2012
14 May 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (16)
I was very surprised to hear that new car sales have risen this year by 3.3%. Actually I was a little shocked to hear that that most car sales were from private buyers. With the price of petrol and co...
14 May 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (16)
I was very surprised to hear that new car sales have risen this year by 3.3%. Actually I was a little shocked to hear that that most car sales were from private buyers. With the price of petrol and co...
Jasmine (Level 1)
Cash for crash buses
08 May 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (31)
So you’ve heard of cash for crash crimes that involve cars but now this has extended to buses as well. Scammers are now creating made up passengers to claim for compensation for injuries and stress. T...
08 May 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (31)
So you’ve heard of cash for crash crimes that involve cars but now this has extended to buses as well. Scammers are now creating made up passengers to claim for compensation for injuries and stress. T...
Jasmine (Level 1)
Top 5 reasons why automatic cars are better than manual ones
26 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (61)
I’ve always been biased towards manual cars because I learnt driving in one and over the years I’ve gotten used to it. Most people do not like change because the unknown worries us as we don’t feel se...
26 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (61)
I’ve always been biased towards manual cars because I learnt driving in one and over the years I’ve gotten used to it. Most people do not like change because the unknown worries us as we don’t feel se...
gices (Level 2)
Carkoon, the most advanced car seat protection or just a marketing ploy?
20 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (72)
We all want what's best for our children and like we all know, rear facing car seats are the safest for young children. Currently car seats can vary in price starting from as little as £50 to £250. Wh...
20 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (72)
We all want what's best for our children and like we all know, rear facing car seats are the safest for young children. Currently car seats can vary in price starting from as little as £50 to £250. Wh...
gices (Level 2)
16 year olds would be allowed to drive legally on UK roads
14 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (88)
Many teenagers will be delighted to know that in January 2013, a new law will come into effect whereby a 16 year old will be able to drive a micro car. In some European countries, this is already the ...
14 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (88)
Many teenagers will be delighted to know that in January 2013, a new law will come into effect whereby a 16 year old will be able to drive a micro car. In some European countries, this is already the ...
gices (Level 2)
Drivers of uninsured and untaxed cars will not be allowed to refuel
02 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (91)
The high number of uninsured motorists has become a huge problem in the UK as innocent drivers see significant increase in premiums year after year because insurers have to pay out claims but are not ...
02 Apr 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (91)
The high number of uninsured motorists has become a huge problem in the UK as innocent drivers see significant increase in premiums year after year because insurers have to pay out claims but are not ...
gices (Level 2)
Driving habits will change with the introduction of Telematics when getting car insurance
27 Mar 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (108)
As you may have heard the ‘little black box’ sat-nav tracker is set to become the new policy for car insurance in the near future. A year or two ago, it was being offered by Norwich Union (now Aviva) ...
27 Mar 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (108)
As you may have heard the ‘little black box’ sat-nav tracker is set to become the new policy for car insurance in the near future. A year or two ago, it was being offered by Norwich Union (now Aviva) ...
gices (Level 2)
Flying cars to be available to everyone soon
18 Mar 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (176)
We’ve seen them in many movies and we wondered whether flying cars would eventually become a reality. The idea of being able to use airspace and avoid traffic seems very appealing to many people and t...
18 Mar 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (176)
We’ve seen them in many movies and we wondered whether flying cars would eventually become a reality. The idea of being able to use airspace and avoid traffic seems very appealing to many people and t...
gices (Level 2)
Driver Awareness Courses
02 Mar 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (328)
Sometimes people are too much in a rush and find themselves jumping a red light or breaking the speed limit without any real thoughts to the consequences these could lead to. Now unless you’ve been gi...
02 Mar 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (328)
Sometimes people are too much in a rush and find themselves jumping a red light or breaking the speed limit without any real thoughts to the consequences these could lead to. Now unless you’ve been gi...
gices (Level 2)
How to sell your car fast without losing money
17 Feb 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (303)
Usually when someone is thinking about selling their car fast, it means they are having finance problems and need cash really quick. For me, the circumstances were different as I was moving to another...
17 Feb 2012 | Comments (0) | Views (303)
Usually when someone is thinking about selling their car fast, it means they are having finance problems and need cash really quick. For me, the circumstances were different as I was moving to another...
gices (Level 2)
Thieves posing as potential buyers to steal your car and ship to other countries
13 Oct 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (677)
Car thefts have been occurring since they were first made in 1894 but as technology advances and car manufacturers continue looking for new ways to prevent thefts, are our cars really safe? Many cars ...
13 Oct 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (677)
Car thefts have been occurring since they were first made in 1894 but as technology advances and car manufacturers continue looking for new ways to prevent thefts, are our cars really safe? Many cars ...
gices (Level 2)
Jewish community gets help with traffic signal for safe crossing during Sabbath period
10 Oct 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (583)
The UK is known for being diverse with many people of all religions and cultures setting up home here. One community that we do not hear from much is the Jewish community who are very private; there a...
10 Oct 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (583)
The UK is known for being diverse with many people of all religions and cultures setting up home here. One community that we do not hear from much is the Jewish community who are very private; there a...
gices (Level 2)
Having things hanging in your car can be a danger when driving
06 Oct 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (518)
The AA has recently done a survey about 'ornamental clutter' that compromises road safety. We all learnt about the blind spot when we took driving lessons but now drivers are inadvertently causing dan...
06 Oct 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (518)
The AA has recently done a survey about 'ornamental clutter' that compromises road safety. We all learnt about the blind spot when we took driving lessons but now drivers are inadvertently causing dan...
gices (Level 2)
Drink drive limit to stay the same in the UK
20 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (649)
Since the UK joined the EU, it has been under enormous pressure to change their laws so that they are in line with the other European states. The latest law to be questioned was the drink driving limi...
20 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (649)
Since the UK joined the EU, it has been under enormous pressure to change their laws so that they are in line with the other European states. The latest law to be questioned was the drink driving limi...
gices (Level 2)
MyKey from Ford - An ingenious way to set restrictions on your car when others are driving it
18 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (648)
There is always news features telling us how expensive insurance for teenagers and newly qualified drivers are, the statistics show that the majority of drivers under 21 will have to pay in excess of ...
18 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (648)
There is always news features telling us how expensive insurance for teenagers and newly qualified drivers are, the statistics show that the majority of drivers under 21 will have to pay in excess of ...
gices (Level 2)
Driving with kids - how not to get distracted by your children
16 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (657)
Driving requires a lot of concentration but when driving with kids, concentrating fully on the road can become quite a challenge. Besides having to watch out for the traffic around you and other road ...
16 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (657)
Driving requires a lot of concentration but when driving with kids, concentrating fully on the road can become quite a challenge. Besides having to watch out for the traffic around you and other road ...
gices (Level 2)
How distractions while driving can be deadly
14 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (575)
Driving is an activity that requires total concentration and focus, being able to make sharp and quick decisions and being always alert. The slightest distraction can be fatal and very often one distr...
14 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (575)
Driving is an activity that requires total concentration and focus, being able to make sharp and quick decisions and being always alert. The slightest distraction can be fatal and very often one distr...
gices (Level 2)
How to overcome your fear of driving
12 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (654)
Many people suffer from a common problem, a phobia, which is a fear of driving. It can take many forms like intense sweating, incapacity to move, palpitations and even panic attacks. These may result ...
12 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (654)
Many people suffer from a common problem, a phobia, which is a fear of driving. It can take many forms like intense sweating, incapacity to move, palpitations and even panic attacks. These may result ...
gices (Level 2)
Driving with dementia
10 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (687)
Dementia is a state where a person loses the ability to think and act as he/she used to and it affects the important cognitive parts of the body and decreases the capacity to think, talk, hear or even...
10 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (687)
Dementia is a state where a person loses the ability to think and act as he/she used to and it affects the important cognitive parts of the body and decreases the capacity to think, talk, hear or even...
gices (Level 2)
Campervan insurance
08 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (665)
A campervan is a vehicle that acts as means of transport and also provides everyday facilities like sleeping accommodation, kitchen with stoves (fuelled by gas/battery/electricity) and refrigerator, p...
08 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (665)
A campervan is a vehicle that acts as means of transport and also provides everyday facilities like sleeping accommodation, kitchen with stoves (fuelled by gas/battery/electricity) and refrigerator, p...
gices (Level 2)
What to look for when test driving a car?
26 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (590)
When people buy a car it doesn’t matter if it’s your first, second, third or fourth, you should always take the car for a test drive. Most people see a car they like and just go for it but just becaus...
26 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (590)
When people buy a car it doesn’t matter if it’s your first, second, third or fourth, you should always take the car for a test drive. Most people see a car they like and just go for it but just becaus...
gices (Level 2)
Swindon council to try red lights barrier for speeding offenders
24 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (621)
Councils and the Government are always looking for new ways to curb the nations speeding habits as they have an effect on everyone including pedestrians and other drivers. After successful trials in E...
24 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (621)
Councils and the Government are always looking for new ways to curb the nations speeding habits as they have an effect on everyone including pedestrians and other drivers. After successful trials in E...
gices (Level 2)
Motorcycle insurance
08 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (669)
Insuring your motorcycle is not just about getting you protected in case something nasty happens to you or your bike but it is in fact against the law to ride a vehicle with no insurance. While the ag...
08 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (669)
Insuring your motorcycle is not just about getting you protected in case something nasty happens to you or your bike but it is in fact against the law to ride a vehicle with no insurance. While the ag...
gices (Level 2)
Private driving instructors
04 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (2933)
The advice that many people will give to you is to learn to drive with a qualified driving instructor rather than with friends or family because then you do not adopt their bad driving habits. Either ...
04 Aug 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (2933)
The advice that many people will give to you is to learn to drive with a qualified driving instructor rather than with friends or family because then you do not adopt their bad driving habits. Either ...
gices (Level 2)
Driving in the dark
27 Jul 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (794)
Scientists have conducted tests that show that driving for just a few hours at night has the same effect as driving when drunk. Most motorists cannot avoid driving in the evening or when dark because ...
27 Jul 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (794)
Scientists have conducted tests that show that driving for just a few hours at night has the same effect as driving when drunk. Most motorists cannot avoid driving in the evening or when dark because ...
gices (Level 2)
Driving licence renewal
02 Jul 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (1423)
A new driving licence format is now available throughout the European Union namely in the form of a photocard. The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is replacing all ancient paper licences wi...
02 Jul 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (1423)
A new driving licence format is now available throughout the European Union namely in the form of a photocard. The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is replacing all ancient paper licences wi...
gices (Level 2)
Parent and child parking bays
20 Jun 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (867)
There seems to be much confusion on parent and child parking spaces, like are there any laws, rules and can fines be issued? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding parent and...
20 Jun 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (867)
There seems to be much confusion on parent and child parking spaces, like are there any laws, rules and can fines be issued? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding parent and...
gices (Level 2)
Finance and repossessed car crime
13 Jun 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (719)
With more and more people unable to keep up with the costs of running a car, they are forced to sell it on and use other modes of transport or sell it to buy a cheaper car to run. Along with soaring f...
13 Jun 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (719)
With more and more people unable to keep up with the costs of running a car, they are forced to sell it on and use other modes of transport or sell it to buy a cheaper car to run. Along with soaring f...
gices (Level 2)
Taxi licence renewal after new car purchase can be a problem
24 May 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (668)
As the government and local councils continue to crack down on bogus taxi’s that tout for clients, Manchester council decided that one of the ways that this could be achieved was to have a stric...
24 May 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (668)
As the government and local councils continue to crack down on bogus taxi’s that tout for clients, Manchester council decided that one of the ways that this could be achieved was to have a stric...
gices (Level 2)
Fuel thefts and drive offs
19 May 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (651)
As nation waits to see if the cost of petrol will continue to rise, there have been reports of drivers filling up with petrol then driving off without paying for it. Since the price of petrol started ...
19 May 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (651)
As nation waits to see if the cost of petrol will continue to rise, there have been reports of drivers filling up with petrol then driving off without paying for it. Since the price of petrol started ...
gices (Level 2)
Headlight converters - Making your headlamp beam conform to European standards
16 May 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (853)
Did you know that there are specific legal requirements for headlight beams whilst driving in most European countries? As most people in the EU drive on the right hand side, there is a high chance tha...
16 May 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (853)
Did you know that there are specific legal requirements for headlight beams whilst driving in most European countries? As most people in the EU drive on the right hand side, there is a high chance tha...
gices (Level 2)
New car seat recommendation for babies
13 Apr 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (511)
It is a legal requirement that all children and babies travelling in a vehicle be securely strapped in via a car seat or booster seat. Currently a rear facing car seat is recommended for babies until ...
13 Apr 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (511)
It is a legal requirement that all children and babies travelling in a vehicle be securely strapped in via a car seat or booster seat. Currently a rear facing car seat is recommended for babies until ...
gices (Level 2)
New traffic lights system to be trialled
04 Apr 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (498)
In parts of Europe, traffic lights are left on amber in the late hours of the evening or early morning. Drivers are then able to decide whether to stop or not; it works well in most places as it has b...
04 Apr 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (498)
In parts of Europe, traffic lights are left on amber in the late hours of the evening or early morning. Drivers are then able to decide whether to stop or not; it works well in most places as it has b...
gices (Level 2)
Speed camera axing leads to fewer deaths
07 Mar 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (436)
Since the launch of speed cameras over 20 years ago, there has been much controversy over whether or not lives have been saved as a result of them. Most argue that with the introduction of speed camer...
07 Mar 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (436)
Since the launch of speed cameras over 20 years ago, there has been much controversy over whether or not lives have been saved as a result of them. Most argue that with the introduction of speed camer...
gices (Level 2)
Rising costs of fuel causing drivers to drive on empty tanks
21 Feb 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (521)
Over the last three months, the cost of fuel has risen to the highest it has ever been putting even more financial strain on families who are unable to cope with the high cost of living. As a result o...
21 Feb 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (521)
Over the last three months, the cost of fuel has risen to the highest it has ever been putting even more financial strain on families who are unable to cope with the high cost of living. As a result o...
gices (Level 2)
Laid up motorcycle insurance
08 Feb 2011 | Comments (2) | Views (655)
As the weather in the UK is always unsettled and unpredictable, many motorcycle owners find that during the Autumn/Winter months it’s too cold and wet to drive safely. On average the UK has only...
08 Feb 2011 | Comments (2) | Views (655)
As the weather in the UK is always unsettled and unpredictable, many motorcycle owners find that during the Autumn/Winter months it’s too cold and wet to drive safely. On average the UK has only...
gices (Level 2)
Uninsured cars to be crushed under new laws
30 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (578)
Nearly 5 years ago in 2006, Labour tried to enforce a law that would enable The Department of Transport (DfT) to seize all uninsured vehicles and have them crushed even though they are not being drive...
30 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (578)
Nearly 5 years ago in 2006, Labour tried to enforce a law that would enable The Department of Transport (DfT) to seize all uninsured vehicles and have them crushed even though they are not being drive...
gices (Level 2)
VAT increase on cars - How can you save money?
24 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (298)
Since January 4th 2011, VAT increased by 2.5% bringing it to 20% and many people shopped frantically before this date to save some money. Most people put off spending until after the New Year as shopp...
24 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (298)
Since January 4th 2011, VAT increased by 2.5% bringing it to 20% and many people shopped frantically before this date to save some money. Most people put off spending until after the New Year as shopp...
gices (Level 2)
Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) - Insurers not updating your details
23 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (539)
We all know the importance of having car insurance, so every year we are faced with the boring and time consuming task of finding the cheapest car insurance quote. If you drive without insurance for e...
23 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (539)
We all know the importance of having car insurance, so every year we are faced with the boring and time consuming task of finding the cheapest car insurance quote. If you drive without insurance for e...
gices (Level 2)
Cost of speed awareness courses to increase to fund speed cameras
21 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (625)
As the government continues to find ways to increase revenue, one of the ways that this can be done is to penalise bad drivers for speeding and accidents. Currently if caught speeding, you face three ...
21 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (625)
As the government continues to find ways to increase revenue, one of the ways that this can be done is to penalise bad drivers for speeding and accidents. Currently if caught speeding, you face three ...
gices (Level 2)
Deer warning for drivers
03 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (366)
Did you know that the deer population has risen to over 1.5 million and still rapidly increasing? There are 27 million cars in the UK so you would think that the likelihood of hitting a deer would be ...
03 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (366)
Did you know that the deer population has risen to over 1.5 million and still rapidly increasing? There are 27 million cars in the UK so you would think that the likelihood of hitting a deer would be ...
gices (Level 2)
Digital radio switch over for cars
01 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (507)
It has been announced that by 2015 the analogue FM and MW signal will be turned off and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) will be introduced instead. Currently the analogue signal for television servic...
01 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (507)
It has been announced that by 2015 the analogue FM and MW signal will be turned off and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) will be introduced instead. Currently the analogue signal for television servic...
gices (Level 2)
Snow fines to be issued to careless drivers
11 Dec 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (409)
When you leave for work in the morning, do you make sure that the car is free of snow? Most people only clear the front windscreen so they can see the road ahead but not the rear, lights or the roof o...
11 Dec 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (409)
When you leave for work in the morning, do you make sure that the car is free of snow? Most people only clear the front windscreen so they can see the road ahead but not the rear, lights or the roof o...
gices (Level 2)
Undercover traffic wardens
27 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (642)
One of the most hated people in Britain has to be the traffic wardens; not only have they built up a bad reputation of fining innocent motorists unnecessarily but they also have sneaky tactics under t...
27 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (642)
One of the most hated people in Britain has to be the traffic wardens; not only have they built up a bad reputation of fining innocent motorists unnecessarily but they also have sneaky tactics under t...
gices (Level 2)
Choosing the right car seat for your car
26 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (430)
When it comes to starting a family, most people have paid off debts such as their car loan. So it would make sense to stick with the car that they have for a while before having the burden of buying a...
26 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (430)
When it comes to starting a family, most people have paid off debts such as their car loan. So it would make sense to stick with the car that they have for a while before having the burden of buying a...
gices (Level 2)
Buying a car that has been written off
25 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (605)
As accidents involving cars are at an all time high, the number of vehicles that are being written off is increasing every year. There are four categories that written off cars fall into. A and B cate...
25 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (605)
As accidents involving cars are at an all time high, the number of vehicles that are being written off is increasing every year. There are four categories that written off cars fall into. A and B cate...
gices (Level 2)
EU certificate of conformity
22 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (951)
As there are many opportunities to work in the EU, many people often move here on a temporary basis before deciding if they would like to make it a more permanent move. One way to make your move easie...
22 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (951)
As there are many opportunities to work in the EU, many people often move here on a temporary basis before deciding if they would like to make it a more permanent move. One way to make your move easie...
gices (Level 2)
Patrol trucks to clamp down on lorry drivers who don't obey the law
20 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (418)
When it comes to driving and flouting the law, lorry drivers are the worst offenders. Since the vehicles they drive are very high, standard patrol cars cannot be certain or see what is going on in the...
20 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (418)
When it comes to driving and flouting the law, lorry drivers are the worst offenders. Since the vehicles they drive are very high, standard patrol cars cannot be certain or see what is going on in the...
gices (Level 2)
New 3D cameras to check car speed, insurance tax and seatbelt
18 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (588)
We know that the government are constantly looking for new ways to improve and catch out bad motorists. New schemes and ideas are discussed on a regular basis but like everything else, research and pl...
18 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (588)
We know that the government are constantly looking for new ways to improve and catch out bad motorists. New schemes and ideas are discussed on a regular basis but like everything else, research and pl...
gices (Level 2)
Airport parking - How secure is your car?
17 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (450)
In recent years, airport parking has become a popular choice for holiday makers instead of booking a taxi for airport transfers in the UK. After a well deserved break abroad, you want nothing more tha...
17 Nov 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (450)
In recent years, airport parking has become a popular choice for holiday makers instead of booking a taxi for airport transfers in the UK. After a well deserved break abroad, you want nothing more tha...
gices (Level 2)
