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Londoners hit with almost 400,000 school street fines last year

Parents driving in London can find the school run stressful, especially regarding parking. Last year almost 400,000 Londoners found that the school run took time and money from their day due to being...

14th February 2023

Car Insurance for new drivers has increased by over 10%

New figures have revealed that drivers are paying 11% more for new car insurance, with an average yearly premium of £500. During 2022, new insurers taking out cover paid an extra 11% compared to 2021,...

7th February 2023

The future of dashcams is here!

It's always frustrating when you return to your car and see that your vehicle has been dented and the culprit hasn't left a note. However, a new dashcam is here to ensure your car is always protected,...

9th January 2023

Supermarkets to blame for rising fuel prices

The 'big four' supermarkets should be blamed for the high fuel prices, claims the RAC. The average price of petrol fell by 6p-a-lire in November, but according to the RAC, it should be over twice as m...

7th December 2022

London roads could become pay-as-you-drive

To tackle the capital's air quality, Sadiq Khan wants to implement a pay-as-you-go road style. The Mayor of London confirmed that the ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) would be expanded exclusively acro...

5th December 2022

Is your car ready for a cold snap?

With Christmas rapidly approaching, the temperature is beginning to plummet as an Arctic blast thrusts winter upon us. When the weather turns colder, drivers often find an increase in car breakdowns,...

14th November 2022

Young drivers are putting lives in danger due to the cost of living crisis

With the cost of living increasing daily, younger drivers are delaying repairing their cars to save money. The RAC recently polled 3,102 motorists and discovered that 37% of motorists aged 17 to 24 ar...

7th November 2022

Motorists are taking the law into their own hands regarding clamping

Motorists in the UK have tried to remove over 82,000 wheel clamps within the last five years, with over 635,000 clamps being issued in that time. More than one in ten clamps attached to an untaxed veh...

19th October 2022

How to stop ghost broking and avoid losing £2,000

Ghost broking is an evolving problem that has caused over 55,000 drivers to lose almost £2,000 on average. Ghost broking is an online scam that causes drivers to purchase insurance that they believe i...

5th October 2022

Thousands of motorists have been caught speeding due to the reduced threshold

In the last six months, 347,000 drivers have been fined for speeding after the decrease in speed threshold. The Metropolitan Police, located in London, decided to reduce their 'speed tolerance' by 1mp...

29th September 2022

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