The Ford Fiesta was the most stolen car in 2019. Data supplied by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) shows that 56,288 cars were stolen in 2019. This translates to one car stolen every nine minutes – or 154 a day. The Ford Fiesta is the car most at risk, with 2,384 stolen last …
Keyless car theft was at an all-time high in 2019, with the Range Rover Sport being the most popular with thieves. Analysis of theft data recorded by the stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert Tracker reveals that 92% of the cars it recovered last year were taken without using the keys. This is an increase from …
Two new lifts are set to go into operation at MOT centres following the news that the Northern Irish government had suspended MOT testing for cars and vans.
Baby boomers come out on top when identifying dashboard warning lights, according to a new poll. Prestone polled around 1,000 drivers to see if they could recognise some common warning lights that may appear on your dashboard. On average, baby boomers scored 70%, with 100% knowing the battery warning light, 80% the brake problem light, and …
The 10 most affordable cars for new drivers have been revealed by a new study. Compare the Market looked at factors including purchase price, insurance group, average insurance premium and official economy figures to come up with 10 of the best. They are: 1. Volkswagen Up The Volkswagen Up shares its platform with the Seat …
Registration figures show a seven-year low in new car sales, while average CO2 emissions have increased. New car registration figures for 2019 show a drop of around 2.4%. With a total of 2.3 million, 2019 will be the worst year for new car registrations since 2013. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), …
