According to plans being drawn up by coalition ministers, the drink-drive limit could drop to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, down from 80mg. This could mean that a single glass of wine or a pint of strong beer…
Read moreIf you’re learning to drive, or possibly helping out someone who is (your child, for instance), then one of the first steps you’ll have to take is choosing an instructor. This isn’t necessarily as straightforward as one might assume, as…
Read moreTaking your own car abroad on holiday can help you save money on your trip, and offers practical benefits as well. Car ferries and the Channel Tunnel normally charge by the vehicle rather than the number of passengers, so your…
Read moreIf you’re planning to drive to one of the UK’s many music festivals this summer, it’s vital to make sure you’re well prepared for your trip. A number of events, including the likes of Glastonbury in Somerset, the Green Man…
Read moreMotorists may be celebrating the fact the raft of tax rises in the Budget did not include further hikes in fuel duty or vehicle excise duty, but it’s not all good news as they will now be hit with higher…
Read moreLearning to drive can be an expensive business. Getting yourself (or your child) ready for the road often takes longer than you might expect. Although this is clearly desirable from a road safety point of view, it can be punishing…
Read moreEver wondered why we drive on the left? Or how many people could fit in a Mini? Perhaps you wonder about more practical things which may directly affect you, such as which cars are more likely to fail an MOT?…
Read moreAre specialist insurers for women a good idea or a gimmick? A host of specialist motor insurers have sprung up promising cheaper deals to women on the grounds that they are safer drivers. The Australian-themed Sheilas’ Wheels launched in 2005,…
Read moreFigures out last month from the Finance and Leasing Association showed that more than a quarter of a million new car buyers used dealer finance to fund their purchase in the first six months of this year. That means almost…
Read moreCar insurers specifically targeting the over-50s claim to offer reduced prices, but mainstream insurers often beat those specialist ones, because all providers recognise that most experienced drivers make fewer claims on their policies. The broader your search for insurers, the…
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