There are a variety of different types of driver on our roads today: new drivers; those who passed their test decades ago; those who don’t enjoy it but must get from A to B; those who enjoy driving; and those who drive for a living. Everyone is trying to get to where they need to go, but we’re all going at a different pace according to our confidence and ability. However, no matter what your driving skills are like, there’s always room for improvement in becoming a better driver… Continue reading
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How to be a greener driver
Global warming is something that affects all of us so it’s something that all of us should be actively trying to combat. Fuel emissions contribute significantly to global warming, and every year there are more and more cars on the roads. However, there are some ways in which you can make your daily commute a greener one… Continue reading
5 driving resolutions you should be making in 2015
With just two weeks left of 2014, many of us will be looking back over the last year and wondering what we can do differently in 2015. If keeping fit, losing weight, and drinking less are your usual go-to resolutions each year then why not make 2015 the year that you make some resolutions you can actually stick to? Here are five resolutions that can help you to be a better, safer driver in 2015… Continue reading
Driverless vehicles: the down side
In our last blog we looked at autonomous vehicles, which are said to be the future of driving. Google’s self-driving car is set to be widely available by 2018, and it could revolutionise the way in which we travel. While the self-driving car is an incredibly impressive robotic invention, there are also some downsides to such an advanced vehicle. Continue reading
Driverless Vehicles: The future of driving?
Driver error is the most common cause of road traffic accidents; and with the number of cars on the road ever increasing this is likely to remain the case. Distractions like mobile phones, sat nav, and the kids whinging in the back seat mean that drivers are never fully concentrating on the road as they should. If drivers aren’t going to concentrate on the road, then who is? Autonomous cars, that’s who. Continue reading
10 of the most reliable family cars
Leading vehicle warranty providers, Warranty Direct, claim to have found the ten most reliable family cars. They studied the data of 30,000 of their policies linked to family cars, and came up with a list of cars which suffer the least faults and breakdowns, making them the most reliable to drive. Continue reading
The most common causes of car breakdowns
Breakdowns are an inevitability of the road. It doesn’t matter how new or old your car, not everything runs perfectly forever. And there are some causes of breakdown that are more common than others. Continue reading
How to wash your car: The dos and don’ts
Cleaning your car is a straightforward task, right? Soap, water, and a little elbow grease, and Bob’s your uncle! Well, not quite. If you want your car to look as good as possible there are a few dos and don’ts when it comes to cleaning it… Continue reading
Drive safe during the festive season: part 2
In part one we began to look at some of the ways in which you can keep yourself and other road users safe during the cold winter months and the festive season. Driving at night is never fun, but we gave you several tips to help you to feel safer and more confident on journeys after dark. The festive season often means busier roads and more congestion than usual; we gave you a few helpful tips to avoid road rage and get to your destination safely. Continue reading
Drive safe during the festive season: part 1
It may only be October, but with just less than nine weeks until Christmas it’s time to start preparing for the festive season. No, we’re not talking about buying gifts and planning parties; we’re talking about how to keep yourself, your family, and other road users safe on the roads this Christmas. Continue reading