Fuel Articles
Calls to reduce drink driving limits drastically as deaths rise
Social acceptance or anti-social behaviour plays a big part in how the world changes and evolves over time; there are many things that were once deemed acceptable, or at the very least, excusable, and drink driving was just something that many people did,...
Millions of motorists trapped in finance deals they can’t afford
A recent survey says over a quarter of UK drivers feel trapped within their car finance agreements because they can't afford the final balloon payment at the end of the term, resulting in them entering yet another—often more expensive contract. Car...
Blue badge extended to people with ‘hidden’ disabilities
As part of the government’s initiative to build a society that works for people of all abilities, the Blue Badge scheme will extend to people with ‘hidden’ disabilities. In the biggest revamp of the system since the 1970s, the government will offer...
Tailgating voted the most annoying driving habit in the UK
Many years ago, owning a car was as much about pleasure as it was a means of transport, whole families went out for a ‘Sunday drive’, with no particular destination in mind, and with a timescale that was set to leisurely rather than efficient, but with...
Vans to be banned from cities under radical transport plan
A radical new transport plan is currently being outlined by the government. It could see vans banned from city centres under measures to improve air quality and reduce emissions. The Department of Transport is also looking to replace vans in city centres...
Here are the best and worst motorway service stations in England – according to UK motorists
Whether you view service stations as wellsprings of relaxation and rejuvenation—or an expensive last resort—may depend on which services you're visiting. Transport Focus has carried out their Motorway Services User Survey on over 9,000 motorists, to find...
Could compulsory eye tests every 10 years become a legal requirement for all drivers?
We as a nation are getting older; in 1970, the average life expectancy was 71.92 years, in 2015, that jumped to 81.60 years of age, and it still rises. This, of course, has a knock-on effect – the number of drivers aged over 90 topped 100,000 in 2017, and...
Pain at the pumps continues into the summer holidays
As we move into the summer holidays, when families start to go away for summer, what were the prices like for last month, and what does that tell us about August? July is the start of the busy summer period heading into August when more than ever families...
Insurance premiums fall by 11% since last year
News from global advisory, broking and solutions company, Willis Towers Watson says insurance premiums have fallen 11% since 2017. The most recent Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index shows that drivers in the UK are now paying, on average, £95 less for...
Brexit no deal would force drivers to get a permit to drive in the EU
Brexit is on a fast-track to becoming one of the nation’s greatest disasters or triumphs, depending on your viewpoint. Even now, it’s a political hot-topic that that is contentiously debated up and down the country. With the vote being so tight, whatever...
Electric car drivers to face same fuel price rip off as combustion
There is bad news on the horizon for electric car drivers as Government regulator Ofgem reveals plans to combat strain on the UK’s electricity network. With 160,000 electric cars (EV) on UK roads and a spike in the numbers sold over the past few years...
The priciest places to park in England
PetrolPrices recently wondered, as we’ve looked at the prices across the country for fuel many times, what the difference in cost across the country was like for parking. We’ve written about parking before and many people have mentioned to us the cost of...
Are premium vehicles struggling with reliability?
J. D Power, the world leader and trusted advisor in consumer insights and brand performance has released their 2018 UK Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and there have been big changes since last year. The study uncovered many more reports of problems from...
Road to Zero becomes Road to Hero
Another day, another report on how the UK Government are ‘leading the charge’ on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. It has been suggested that this new strategy from the Government will be the most significant technological advancement since the creation of...
Nissan reveals false emissions and fuel economy tests
Just as we thought we had seen the back of the false emissions scandal, carmaker Nissan has admitted it has uncovered evidence of misconduct relating to exhaust emissions and fuel. The announcement affects 19 models sold in Japan and will lead to questions...
The most expensive place to drive a car in Britain revealed
A study by Privilege Car Insurance has revealed the most expensive places to drive in Britain. While we're aware property prices vary across Britain, it might come as a shock to discover there's often a huge discrepancy between where you live and what car...
Ministers ‘seriously considering’ raising fuel duty after 8 years
The government is said to be seriously considering raising fuel duty after it being frozen for eight years and saving drivers over 13% on everyday costs. Along with this, it is thought that they will also increase the duty on alcohol to raise help raise...
Be wary of factors affecting resale value of your car
Cooper Solutions — a company who provide dealer management results for the automotive industry—have released their results of a poll that shows, among other factors, that fuel type affects car resale value more than many motorists realised. Almost half of...
‘Failure’ to tackle rip-off motorway service stations
Earlier this year, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promised to take action with the motorway service stations that are charging around £0.18 per litre extra, going so far as to state that “millions of motorists are being exploited”. Part of the ‘action’...
More cities announce congestion charges in fight against diesel
In January of this year, the UK Government was issued a ‘final warning’ from the European Commission about the poor levels of air quality – it was found that there were repeated breaches of the limits in 16 different areas, with Birmingham and Leeds...
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