Driving in windy conditions
04 Dec 2009 | Comments (1) | Views (296)
Most people know what to do when driving in rainy conditions or snow but many people don’t realise the dangers of driving in windy conditions. Apart from the danger of being pushed into adjacent...
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Best Hybrid Cars
03 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (217)
With so many adverts on TV asking us to change the way we live or face devastating effects in the future, many people are changing their car to hybrids in a bid to combat climate change. The problem w...
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Road Tax Exemption Vehicles
02 Dec 2009 | Comments (1) | Views (363)
As we approach 2010, many car drivers are worried about any rise to road tax. As you probably already know, road tax increases every year and those who have larger engines are penalised because they h...
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Vehicle Data Check
01 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (486)
When buying a new car, the process is more straightforward if you have the finances but for a used car, the same cannot be said unfortunately. A used car can have one or many previous owners and it is...
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Driving With No Insurance Or Licence
29 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (176)
Perhaps the obvious but most overlooked factor in getting car insurance is having a valid licence which entitles you to drive the vehicle you want to. This prerequisite can be a huge problem for peopl...
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Whiplash Injury Claim
28 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (191)
If you’re involved in an accident and you suffer minor injuries, you can claim compensation. For example if you suffer from whiplash in an accident that wasn’t your fault, then you can mak...
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Best Commuter Car
27 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (462)
With so many people still opting to drive to work and their local towns, it makes sense to buy not only a fuel efficient car but a good commuter car. Not only do you want an economical car but also on...
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Repossessed car
26 Nov 2009 | Comments (1) | Views (1504)
So you’ve taken the decision to buy a car but not sure where to look first? Have you considered a repossessed car? You could potentially save yourself hundreds of pounds! The best place to buy r...
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Driving In Snow
25 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (199)
In the UK, we don’t get a lot of snow - maybe a week at the most (here in London) but the further North you go like down in Scotland, you can get a few weeks of snow fall a year. Most people lov...
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Car damage by potholes
19 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (189)
When out driving, the last thing you think about is whether or not you have to swerve to avoid damaging your car in a pothole. Sometimes potholes are easily seen but other times, you just drive into t...
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Car Clamping
18 Nov 2009 | Comments (1) | Views (301)
Sometimes people take their chances and park where they shouldn't thinking they're not going to be long enough to get a ticket or have their wheels clamped. Some are lucky but for others who have had ...
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Using mobile phone while driving
16 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (176)
The law was changed in 2003 to penalise all drivers who use a handheld mobile phone whilst driving. Before this law was introduced, drivers could only be prosecuted if using a mobile phone while drivi...
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Not switching on headlights when dark
13 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (260)
One of the first things we do when entering a vehicle is to put on the seatbelt and check our mirrors. What a few of us fail to do is to switch on the headlights when it's dark. By not doing so, you n...
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Change Address on Driving Licence - Why Should You Do It?
12 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (696)
Circumstances often change in life and there are times when we need to move from one place to another, usually if we are going to live in a better home. Moving homes can be quite stressful because of ...
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How long do points stay on your licence?
10 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (860)
When people are caught speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, jumping traffic lights etc, their licence are endorsed with penalty points. What many people know is that after 2 years of driv...
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Car Park Accident
09 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (330)
When we put our car in a car park, side road or designated parking space, we assume that it's safe but we may return to find that our parked car was hit whilst we've been away. There isn’t much ...
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Driving At Night
08 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (212)
One of the scariest things about driving for some people is the thought of having to drive at night or when it is very dark. Driving at night can be very dangerous as you have to be extra careful of t...
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Seatbelt law - Fine for not wearing seatbelt
04 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (316)
There is a small minority of people who still refuse to wear a seatbelt whilst driving but if they are caught, do they really know what the outcome will be? What the law says about seatbelts? The dr...
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Carvertising - Get paid to display adverts on your car
02 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (164)
Advertising plays an important part in our daily life as it introduces us to new products/services and the latest offers that we can grab. This is a really huge business and it is found almost everywh...
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Driving under the speed limit
01 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (221)
There are so many different signs that display the speed limit but I’ve noticed that sometimes they are displayed several hundred yards down the road. One of the most annoying things that you co...
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Heathrow Airport Car Rental
28 Oct 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (163)
Heathrow airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. It has five terminals, long and short term car parks as well as a busy taxi stand. Tourists coming to London will find a range of transpor...
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MOT Reminder
27 Oct 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (296)
With the busy lifestyle that everyone has, it is almost impossible to remember all the things that you need to do. Birthdays, doctor appointments, paying bills, meetings are examples of things that we...
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Insurance Write Off
05 Oct 2009 | Comments (2) | Views (437)
When a car has been damaged extensively to the point where it cannot be repaired, it is then called an insurance write off. Every year hundreds of thousands of cars are involved in car accidents, thef...
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Speeding fines and how to beat them
27 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (388)
Whilst travelling in a 40mph zone, do you find that you’re the only one obeying the speed limit? In most cases, you will find that the careless drivers always get away with speeding while those ...
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What to check before going on a long journey by car?
26 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (209)
When heading out on a long journey, there are a few things that you may need to check before hitting the road. Windscreen wiper fluid Most people may not think this is important but when driving on ...
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How to tint your own car windows?
25 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (162)
A trend that doesn’t seem to be fading away is getting tinted car windows. Window tinting has been around since the 1980’s as an optional luxurious extra but now most top of the range cars...
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Keeping your baby safe with a car seat
23 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (182)
One of the very important things that new parents need to think of after buying nursery furniture, clothes and toys are child seats. There are many different types available nowadays like child car se...
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Getting your licence plates personalised
21 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (176)
Are you looking for a way to customise your car but not sure how? Well how about personalised licence plates? Many people have the misconception that only the rich can afford to customise their licenc...
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How to claim for pedestrian accidents?
19 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (173)
All people think that walking is safer than driving but there are a small minority of accidents involving pedestrians occurring every year. Although I would like to assure you that pedestrian accident...
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Making a compensation claim for a bicycle accident
16 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (140)
More people are opting to cycle to work rather than drive or use public transport. With a recent 5p increase in fuel duty and unreliable expensive transport services, cycling is the cheaper alternativ...
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Have you been injured in a car accident?
01 Sep 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (147)
When you leave your house to go to some other place, you usually don’t think that you may be involved in any sort of accident. People usually don’t think about such things and if they did,...
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Insurance for Scooter
31 Aug 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (215)
With sales of cars declining, many people are looking into alternative transportation. Although motorcycles are common, scooters have become increasingly popular because they are cheaper.  We tak...
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Are you driving an uninsured car?
29 Jul 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (346)
Third Party insurance cover is the minimum legal requirement for driving in the UK. If you’re driving without insurance, then you could face tough penalties as this is regarded as a serious crim...
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List of Insurers for Temporary Car Insurance Cover
22 Jul 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (754)
Getting insurance cover for a short period has become increasingly popular because of the flexibility that it offers. So whether you’re looking to get insured on a car you’ve borrowed for ...
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Cheapest Way to Insure Taxi Drivers
22 Jul 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (329)
Premiums for a taxi are much higher than that for a normal car because taxis present a higher degree of insurance liability and therefore cheap taxi insurance is hard to find. However, if you don&rsqu...
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No licence but still driving? Think twice!
06 Mar 2009 | Comments (2) | Views (1320)
It is against the law to drive without a valid licence. This law is in place for the safety of road users in the first place. People who want to drive must first learn how to drive and pass both a the...
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Consequences of going through red lights
05 Mar 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (389)
As everyday users of the road, we drivers sometimes forget that the Highway Code is there for a reason and the most important reason of all is security. Newly passed drivers tend to obey the Highway C...
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Lower your premiums by choosing a car in a low insurance group
18 Feb 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (12019)
You’ve heard it before – cars in a lower insurance group are cheaper to insure. But why? Well first you need to know that there are 20 insurance groups (Group 1 – Group 20) at the mo...
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What to do if you’ve been hit by a driver who is not insured?
17 Feb 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (232)
It is against the law to drive without insurance on UK roads. However there are still many people out there who still drive uninsured. Most of us do not realise the problem these drivers causes until ...
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Hybrid Cars
17 Feb 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (597)
Hybrid cars have been introduced to help combat pollution. They are more energy efficient and more environmentally-friendly than conventional cars. What is a hybrid car? A hybrid vehicle contains an...
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How early can I get my licence back after driving ban?
21 Jan 2009 | Comments (2) | Views (2330)
Many people wonder when they will be able to get the driving licence back after a ban and whether they could get it well before the ban expires. The good news is that these people could get their lice...
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Appointing a drink driving solicitor to avoid a driving ban
15 Nov 2008 | Comments (1) | Views (610)
If you have been charged with a drink driving offence and you’re likely to be prosecuted, you may avoid the driving ban by having a drink driving solicitor defend your case. There are many ways ...
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Things you should know about the driving ban
11 Oct 2008 | Comments (3) | Views (1948)
Driving when you are under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime and can cost you your life or lives of innocent people. So it is best if you don't drink when you have to drive as it will save y...
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Car donation
05 Oct 2008 | Comments (1) | Views (407)
There are a number of reasons why you would consider car donation. For example, you might be paying registration or parking fees for a car you are not using and you are looking for a way to dispose yo...
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10 car facts you didn't know about driving
09 Dec 2007 | Comments (1) | Views (440)
1. As a new driver you might wonder ‘how do I know when my petrol tank is full?’ When filling up your tank at a petrol station, it’s impossible to overfill because the pump will cut off the petrol sup...
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Ministry of Transport (MOT)
03 Mar 2007 | Comments (0) | Views (1525)
What is an MOT test? MOT stands for Ministry Of Transport and an MOT test is required to determine whether your vehicle meets the minimum road safety and environmental standards, so in other words wh...
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Buying used cars
02 Mar 2007 | Comments (0) | Views (202)
Buying used cars can be much of a hassle if you know nothing about cars. So it is better to inform yourself before you make a purchase that you might regret later on. So here are the things you should...
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