Motoring

Drivers asked to rein in their speed for horses

New roadside posters encouraging road users to slow down for horses and their riders are being displayed in parts of Devon.

Devon County Council is supporting The British Horse Society’s (BHS) “Dead Slow” road safety campaign, teaming up with the BHS , Horses & Road Safety Awareness (HRSA) and Vision Zero South West to promote the campaign in the county.

The aim is to...

Are hybrid SUVs or full electric the future?

The automobile industry is rapidly changing and with it, the choices for consumers are also evolving. As technology advances, the options for eco-friendly vehicles are increasing. Two of the most popular choices today are hybrid SUVs and full electric vehicles. In this blog post, we will examine the pros and cons of each type of vehicle and explore which one might be the best choice for UK...

Buying A Car For Taxi Purposes: 5 Things You Need To Consider

A vehicle is the most important thing you need when you’re running a taxi business. After all, it is a machine that will allow you to transport your customers from one place to another and keep the business running. In order to choose the right car, there are many aspects that you need to think about. Of course, you need to make sure that the passengers will have enough space and feel...

COLD SNAP: One in four motorists admit to leaving their vehicle unattended whilst it defrosts, sparks vehicle theft fears

  • One in four UK motorists admit to leaving their cars unattended.
  • Age groups 25-34-year-olds (36%) are most likely to leave cars unattended.
  • 30% of Londoners leave their cars unattended.
  • Over half of Belfast drivers leave their cars unattended.
  • One in three motorists in Wales leave their cars unattended.
  • Over 55s are the most security
  • ...

A quick guide to selling your car

If you’re raising funds for a new car, selling it privately can earn you more money than selling it to a dealer. Here, car insurance experts, mustard.co.uk, share some top tips that can help you sell your car quickly and smoothly.

Check your paperwork is in order

Needless to say, you must have the right to sell the car and it must match the description on the V5C (vehicle logbook)....

Will Car Prices Come Down in 2023?

The car market has had a challenging few years as a result of the pandemic, global chip shortage, Brexit and now the cost-of-living crisis. With so many external factors at play, it is hard to know what the impact has been as well as what the outlook is for the year ahead. This post will tell you all that you need to know.

Car Market in 2022

It was hoped at this time last...

Revealed: 15-week wait for a driving test in the South West

Young drivers in the South West are enduring a near four-month wait to get a driving test. DVSA data has revealed it takes an average of 15.3 weeks after booking a test to take it in the region – the fourth worst wait across England, Wales and Scotland. As the backlog created by COVID-19 lockdowns continues to cause learners misery, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from Adrian Flux, one...

Will the 2030 Petrol and Diesel Ban be Watered-Down?

The 2030 ban is rapidly approaching and was previously brought forward from 2040, but how realistic is it and will we see a watered-down version? As 2030 looms, it seems more likely that it will not be the full ban that was originally envisioned largely due to global incidents that have caused supply chain issues and slowed down the production of new cars.

The Effects of Supply Chain...

Popular affordable cars for female drivers in 2022

Women are better drivers . That’s not an incendiary statement but a fact. Indeed, it’s proven by the fact that female drivers generally enjoy more forgivable insurance premiums. They also typically want different features from their cars so the best affordable cars for women might look a little different than a list of the best affordable cars for men.

Fiat 500

Women account...

What to Consider When Upgrading Your Car

Upgrading your vehicle? It can be a stressful time when looking for a new vehicle as there are so many to choose from, it is a lot of money and a decision that will have a big impact on your life. This post will look at a few of the key things that you need to consider when making this important decision so that you can find the right car for you.

Reliability

One of the most...

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