A third of motorists say they are likely or very likely to either delay or skip having their vehicle serviced in the next 12 months due to the cost of living crisis. That’s according to a new study by BookMyGarage.com, investigating how drivers are looking to save money on their motoring bills as the cost …
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Drivers will be aware of the obvious things that could land you with a fine if you’re doing them whilst behind the wheel, for example,using your mobile phone, driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and tailgating are some of the most common offences which motorists know are illegal. However, there are a few things …
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In Great Britain, you could be issued with penalty points on your driving licence for reasons such as speeding, driving without insurance and reckless driving. Penalty points are there to penalise those who break the law, act as a deterrent against dangerous driving and keep us all safe on the roads. Repeat offenders with too …
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Drivers are being warned their chances of a breathalyser test are about to double. In December last year, Police in England and Wales stopped 37,067 motorists on suspicion of drink driving – more than twice the average for other months of 16,977. Forces are now stepping up their campaigns again this year, targeting anyone tempted …
A man has been hailed as an “amazing dad” for going to desperate lengths to help his son take his driving test. Paul Miller, from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, set out to drive to Gairloch, a tiny village in the Scottish Highlands, a trip that’s 470 miles from his home. He was eager to see his …
‘Hero’ dad drives son 470 miles to his driving test that’s then cancelled Read More »
There are estimated to be over half a million battery-electric cars on the roads in the UK, which isn’t including the 405,000 plug-in hybrids that are also registered. And with plans from the British government to stop the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, it’s likely we’ll see the number of electric …
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The following is a message from the DVSA: The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has formally served notice that a programme of industrial action involving DVSA members will take place over a 6 week period from Tuesday 13 December 2022. For the latest information on when and how our services will be affected, please …
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From yesterday (30 November) Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Part 3 tests will be marked digitally. The content of the Part 3 test will not change, just the way our examiners will record your pupils test, using tablets and the Driver Examiner Service (DES) app. The test results will be emailed to your pupils once their …
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It’s frustrating enough when you cause damage to your vehicle, leaving you with costly consequences. However, when damage is dealt to your car and it’s out of your hands, it feels unjust to have to pay to return the vehicle back to its natural state. This is especially true at a time of increased cost …
Private companies have hit drivers with a 50% increase in the number of parking tickets issued. Analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data by the PA news agency found that a record 2.7 million tickets were handed out between April and June. This is up from a total of 1.8 million during the …
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