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The Perils Of Ignoring Your MOT Advisory Notices
A new survey by the RAC has revealed that 17% of drivers, nearly six million motorists, experienced a breakdown or accident after ignoring advisory notices given at their previous MOT.
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Compulsory Driving Tests 90 Years On
As the UK marks 90 years of compulsory driving tests, new findings from the AA Driving School suggest that a large number of motorists aren’t confident they’d pass a modern driving test if they had to retake it today.
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Government Scraps Planning Permission Requirement for EV Chargers
Installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points at homes, businesses, and public locations has just become easier following a Government move to scrap planning application requirements.
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No Driverless Cars On The UK Roads Until 2027
Plans for introducing driverless vehicles onto UK roads have been delayed, with Government authorisation for full self-driving technology now not anticipated until 2027. This is a year later than predicted by the previous government, which claimed it would be 2026, following the passage of the Automated Vehicles Act in 2024.
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New Unified Parking App Launches In The UK!
After a series of successful Government-supported pilot schemes, a new initiative is being launched to simplify how drivers pay for parking by allowing them to use just one app across multiple locations.
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Scotland and Wales Top List For The UK’s Worst Lay-Bys
ALA Insurance has unveiled its ranking of the UK’s worst lay-bys to suffer a vehicle breakdown, with destinations in Scotland and Wales topping the list.
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Shocking Number Of Drivers Admit To Using Phone While Driving
A recent study by the global leader in telematics and connected motor insurance, IMS, has found that most drivers in the UK have admitted to not being able to complete a journey without reaching for their mobile phone!
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Learners Facing Extended Wait Times For Driving Tests
Learner drivers throughout the United Kingdom are grappling with prolonged delays in securing practical driving test appointments as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) struggles to address the mounting backlog.
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Would you Pay A Parking Charge If It Wasn’t Your Fault?
Would you pay a parking fine if you had done nothing wrong? A recent AA survey reveals that one in twenty UK motorists are settling private parking charges even when they believe they've done nothing wrong, just to avoid the stress and uncertainty of contesting them!
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How To Save Money On Your Car Insurance
Are you looking to cut the costs of your car insurance? We would all like more cash in our pocket, and with a few clever strategies, you can reduce your premium without needing to compromise on the level of cover!
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