Now, more than ever, drivers are looking for ways to improve their car’s fuel economy in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and expenditure. In the previous article in this little series we looked at some of the tips that have either been made obsolete by technological developments or never worked in the first place. This time we’ll take a look at a few things that really do work, saving the most important (and least Read more…

This weekend sees the first ever Formula 1 night race. We all know that driving in the dark can be a little tricky, so we’ve put together a handy little guide to help Lewis Hamilton and friends avoid the hazards of night driving…. Some people like driving at night. Others don’t. F1 drivers this weekend don’t have a choice. Many people have to drive at night, such as those who are involved in shipping and Read more…

Now, more than ever, drivers are looking for ways to improve their car’s fuel economy in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and expenditure. There have been many tips and tricks promoted and popularised over the years, but how many of these actually stand up to the test? Some are just the motoring equivalent of Urban Myths, others may have held true in the past but are no longer relevant with today’s technological advances. In Read more…

In an survey undertaken by this very blog, we’ve found some really startling things out from you, or avid reader. Who is more likely to crash a car and not tell anyone? Who would give up their car to be greener? All is revealed below…. Men are six times more likely to speed than Women It’s a classic, but it’s true – Men are perpetual speeders. Only 11% of our female respondents admitted that they Read more…

It’s that time of the year again when, as a lad I used to go to the roads, with a pen and paper and note down how many ‘new cars’ I could see. I still remember the excitement when I say my first H reg car. But that’s going back a bit! Unfortunately the times are changing and the latest figures from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) that new car registrations were down Read more…

Next year, Honda are going to release The World’s Cheapest Hybrid, the Honda Civic IMA it looks like this car is going to cost from £17,145, making it cheaper than a second-hand Toyota Prius. Honda – doing it right – again With figures like that, I might even be moved from buying a brand new car and going for a Hybird. Two things that I thought I’d never consider.

The number one thing to remember, and to always keep foremost in your thoughts when purchasing any kind of insurance – particularly for your car – is that insurance companies are out to make money. It might seem simple common sense to state that so bluntly, but when you are being dazzled by specious guarantees and spurious quotes, it is easy to forget. So what should you look out for? Insurance companies – they quote Read more…