Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, as more wintry weather hits the UK. Road journeys are more difficult and treacherous when there is ice on roads, foggy conditions or a fall of snow, so GEM is encouraging drivers to plan ahead …
Read More »Give your car an Arctic BLAST check
Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, is urging motorists to be ready for the cold spell with a simple five-point checklist. The checks spell out the word BLAST and are easy to remember when icy weather is predicted. Kwik Fit has highlighted the key components which …
Read More »Millions of motorists stop driving during the winter
One in five drivers avoid the roads altogether during the colder months due to concerns over slippery roads and limited visibility. However, anxieties about driving aren’t limited to the winter — with a third (32 per cent) of adults admitting they don’t like driving in the dark all year round. …
Read More »Six ways to protect your car this winter
Winter is well and truly on its way, and the more the weather becomes unpredictable, the more challenging or even dangerous driving becomes. In fact, the highest percentage of severe car accidents happen between November and January, with drivers 20% more likely to be in an accident over the winter …
Read More »Stay safe with these autumn driving tips
With increasingly adverse weather conditions and darker afternoons because the clocks have gone back, autumn can be a challenging time on the road for drivers. In fact, an RAC study showed that a fortnight after the clocks go back, there is an annual average increase in car collisions of 5.1% …
Read More »Dangers of driving with iced-up windscreens
Millions of UK drivers are risking their safety as well as their bank balance by driving with their windscreen iced up in wintry conditions, according to new research. The dark, wet and cold months can be the most treacherous on the road – with motorists more likely to be caught …
Read More »Top windscreen care tips for the winter
Now the clocks have gone back and the temperature has dropped, we’ve teamed up with Autoglass to give you some timely advice so that you can think ahead and prepare your car for driving in wintry weather conditions. To protect your windscreen from wind, rain and ice, and avoid dangerous …
Read More »Stay safe on the roads this winter
As temperatures start to plummet, driving on the roads can become increasingly difficult and hazardous. To stay safe, it’s important to adjust your driving style according to the weather conditions, and carry out the necessary vehicle checks before you venture out. We’ve teamed up with Jonathan Allbones from leading car …
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