Top ten tips re females travelling on their own
I spend a lot of time out and about in my car. I often use the Laterooms service to get a good hotel deal and this has taken me to all sorts of off the beaten track hotels, some I’ve liked more than...
View ArticleStay safe on the roads at Christmas
Many of us will travel to spend time with our families over the festive period. Since it’s six times more likely for drivers to have an accident in the winter than summer time, Mark Griffiths from...
View ArticleCutting the cost of motoring
During the recession we all scrimped where we could which was understandable. But there are some false economies relating to cutting back on car maintenance and other areas where you can probably save...
View ArticleHow to deal with overtaking lorries on motorways
On a recent M40 journey I watched an overseas lorry in front of me pull into the centre lane of the motorway at the same time as a young driver in a Golf was overtaking it, whilst already in the centre...
View ArticleAlways choose the best accident repairer
During its reign (it closed in April 2014) the Office of Fair of Trading told us ‘it’s your choice’ when it comes to choosing an accident repairer for your car. But it never was, really, because at...
View ArticleSixteen winter motoring tips
Here’s some winter driving tips to keep you safe through winter months. We’ve been lucky with the weather so far but it can’t last. Before we all descend into merry festive frost, snow and icy...
View ArticleWhat is the safest car in 2016?
With car safety at the top of so many car shopping lists we were eagerly awaiting the What Car? Safety Awards of 2016. We rate these awards highly because: 1/ They are the only ones to be independently...
View ArticlePregnant Mums need to Check Car Tyres
Around 700,000 new babies will make their first solo journey home from hospital in 2016 having been car passengers inside Mum for the previous nine months. By applying known tyre safety statistics...
View ArticleChild Seat Regulations when driving abroad
If you’re driving abroad this summer be sure to know the child car seat regulations for the country you’re in (and through). If you are renting a car on holiday abroad, be sure to record and specify...
View Article5 things to consider if you’re driving while pregnant
For most women, travelling by car is a necessity and can’t be avoided, even during pregnancy. Whether you are making the daily commute to work, going to visit some relatives, or heading for a night out...
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