With Easter and spring-time staycations on the horizon, it’s easy to get distracted by packing and forget the importance of checking your vehicle and its tyres ahead of a long journey. We’ve teamed up with the experts at leading mid-range tyre brand, Davanti Tyres, to recommended these five maintenance checks …
Read More »Most drivers planning UK staycations
The vast majority of British motorists are planning summer staycations, despite the easing of international travel restrictions, claims new research. According to the study by Autoglass, the UK’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement company, four in five (85%) drivers will be heading out to explore homegrown attractions. This is a …
Read More »Online car buying accelerating, claims new study
Nine in 10 shoppers will continue to do the bulk of their shopping online – including buying cars – even after lockdown. The study of 2,000 adults, commissioned by Vauxhall Motors, found almost half find shopping online far less stressful and 28% prefer not feeling pressured to make a purchase. …
Read More »Do you take a spare car key on holiday?
New research has revealed that 40% of UK drivers never take a spare car key with them when on a driving holiday. A lost car key means a lot of unwanted holiday hassle, yet the Toyota survey of 1,000 drivers showed that 19% admit that they’ve misplaced or lost their …
Read More »Top 10 essentials when hiring a car
Thinking of booking a winter getaway? Here’s how to save money and avoid getting ripped off on your next trip We’ve teamed up with TravelSupermarket, the travel comparison site, to produce a 10-point checklist to consider when hiring a car. 1. The best deal isn’t necessarily the cheapest… Don’t just …
Read More »Essential airport parking tips
Parking at an airport is often an unavoidable element of a holiday or business trip, but a little planning could help save you money, time and stress. We’ve teamed up with IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to give you top tips on airport parking… Never …
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