Most hybrid and diesel vehicle drivers will start paying congestion charges in an effort by authorities to reduce traffic and pollution. London transport officials are enforcing tighter rules to lessen enthusiasm for cars that permit them free access to central London. The rule specifically affects the numerous diesels, which emit more soot than petrol run […]
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Commuting to work was never known to be an enjoyable experience, especially when considering the hassle commuting entails like getting stuck in rush hour traffic or missing the train. The expenses both entail is also something to heavily consider when it comes to getting to where you need to be on time. Cars are known […]
Motorists can take a brief moment to relax today after Chancellor George Osborne announced that he would freeze the fuel duty as part of the Budget stalling the 3p per litre rise that was supposed to go into effect September of this year. Motoring groups, however, had a mixed reaction to the news because many […]
Local Government Secretary, Mr. Eric Pickles, stated that he wants stop the ‘overzealous’ culture of wardens and asked that ‘officious’ wardens be more flexible when it comes to matters that might help the economy. While local councils will clash with Pickles since they depend on the revenue that comes from parking fines, Mr. Pickles warned […]
A quarter of Brits have admitted that they could well be driving illegally thanks to the ever increasing cost of car maintenance. The number one cause for concern in bald tyres, followed by broken lights and driving a car that is overdue for its MOT. The study conducted by www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk, polled 1,209 UK drivers as part […]
New research has revealed that driving convictions might double the costs of car cover policies making them much more costly than the fines may denote. The report was conducted by confused.com the online insurance company and discovered that a drink-driving conviction could potentially increase the costs of cover by 115%. Plus, those who are convicted […]
A very strange incident happened in France this past week when Frank Lecerf, driving on a A16 motorway in the northern part of the country, found himself with a jammed speed accelerator. The mechanical problem meant that he was unable to stop, and kept his Renault Laguna going at 125mph down the road before crashing […]
The price of oil keeps going up, and now it costs five pounds more than it did just six weeks ago to fill up a typical car tank, thanks to the plunging value of the pound, along with stock market speculators. The AA says that the price of petrol is going up again and now […]
One particular British motorist is apparently going for a very strange record, having failed his car theory driving test a total of 107 times, and is still trying to pass. The 28 year old London citizen has spent over £3,000 in exam fees at £31 each time he tries. This is a one hour test […]
In case you weren’t aware, there will be some new driving licence laws in the UK as of 19 January, 2013. They won’t affect everybody, but those who are learning to drive or about to get a licence should take note. For specifics on the new regulations, go to http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring; the list is rather daunting, […]