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September Fuel Review – Motorists punished at the pump
A review of fuel prices for September shows that the overall cost of filling up at the pump has increased again, for the second month in a row. The average price of unleaded hit 119.3 pence per litre in September, up by 2.7 pence from August’s prices....
Insurance premium rises target older drivers
Historically, older drivers have enjoyed lower car insurance premiums than other age groups and been less hard hit by market increases. However, since May, insurance premiums have risen at five times the rate of inflation and older drivers are the ones seeing the...
Is this the start of anti-diesel activism?
In a new twist in the ongoing anti-diesel saga, Greenpeace activists have shown how much they oppose diesel vehicles by storming a 23,000-tonne ship that was crossing the sea towards the UK to make a delivery of Volkswagen diesel cars. Their actions raise the question...
ASDA sparks fuel price war – or does it?
The media widely reported over the weekend that UK supermarkets have slashed their fuel prices, with ASDA leading the herd. This might come as a relief to motorists following recent price rises, particularly those resulting from the two catastrophic hurricanes...
Diesel drivers defy the government!
Despite the recent debates over diesel vehicles, and the government announcing that it is going to ban the sale of them from 2040 to fight against air pollution, drivers remain defiant in their plans to purchase diesel cars. So much so, in fact, that the price that...
Electric cars are far from the only solution
The boss of one of the leading car manufacturers has voiced his concerns at the idea of a total ban on combustion engines. Speaking at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, the head of PSA Peugeot Citroen and Vauxhall/Opel, has accused governments of putting the...
UK’s most car friendly cities unveiled
New research from Oponeo has revealed which cities in the UK are the most car friendly. The research analysed everything from vehicle maintenance costs and safety to how easy the cities are to commute through. The results may well surprise you! Top of the table was...
Diesels are even more polluting than we thought!
Just when it seemed that the situation for diesel car manufacturers couldn’t get any worse, a new study has revealed that even the newest diesels are more polluting than we thought. The study calls into question why European regulators continue to favour diesel over...
UK drivers face £640 fines from hidden speed cameras in Europe
For many Britons, a trip to Europe is part of their vacation routine. Driving on the continent is a convenient and economical way to travel. However, many drivers don’t realise that the rules around speeding in different European countries are very different than here...
Planning to buy a used car? Read this first!
You know what make and model you want, and you’re scouring the classifieds looking for just the right car for you. But whether you buy privately or from a dealer, there are plenty of rogues out there. So how can you tell you’re getting a bargain, not an old banger?...
August 2017 fuel price review
Having enjoyed the fifth monthly decrease in the overall price of fuel in July, drivers were sad to see the trend break in August, when the overall price of both diesel and unleaded petrol rose. This is the first increase on the average monthly price since February...
Should petrol and diesel be banned in 2030, not 2040?
A group of environmental and aid organisations has spoken out, claiming that the government’s controversial plan to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040 doesn’t go far enough. Instead, they want to see polluting motors shown the crusher by 2030. The group states that...
Is your car safe? Not enough, say EU and motoring groups
New UK vehicles are in need of some serious safety upgrades, according to a coalition of transport organisations. The team of motoring organisations includes fleet representative body ACFO, Brake, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the...
Could your out of date licence cost you £1,000?
When you move house, there’s so much to remember to do. Apart from the actual moving process, there are things like council tax, bank information and credit cards to update. One thing we often forget to do is update the address on our driving licence. However, drivers...
Will your area benefit from the latest road improvements?
Highways England has announced its next series of major road improvements, with £19.9 million being invested as part of the Growth and Housing Fund. The road improvements are focused into three schemes, which could lead to as many as 10,000 houses being built and...
Learner Drivers to Get Motorway Lessons from 2018
The government has announced new rules that will allow learner drivers in England, Scotland and Wales to have driving lessons on motorways from 2018. The Department of Transport (DoT) said the lessons would need to be in a dual controlled car and with an approved...
The hidden costs of driving
All drivers know roughly how much they spend on insurance, tax, and fuel, but what about those other driving costs that you might not consider? Additional driving expenses can quickly add up, creating a ‘hidden’ cost to motoring that we don’t always consider. Service...
Review of UK fuel prices in July 2017: steady summer decline continues
While earlier indications signalled that a rise in fuel prices might be on the cards for July 2017, prices actually dropped for a fifth consecutive month. The latest data has revealed the top ten cheapest and most expensive locations in the UK for purchasing fuel. UK...
British motorists face cost increases for both car repairs and insurance
A recent report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the cost of car services, repair bills and replacement parts could all end up costing British motorists 10% more if the UK leaves the European Union without a beneficial trade...
Check now: is your street a car theft hotspot?
As we revealed last week, car crime is on the up ,with a 20% spike in vehicles stolen in 2016/17. The rise means that, more than ever, motorists need all the help they can get in protecting their vehicles from thieves. Enter your postcode into the Co-op Insurance’s...
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