More than 90,000 drivers on the brink of losing their licences New DVLA figures show that Britain has over 90,000 motorists with between 9 and 11 points on their licence. Consequently, all of these motorists are just one offence away…
Scam Alert – Drivers warned of fraudulent DVLA messages
Scam DVLA messages The consumer watchdog Which? has warned drivers should be extra vigilant in detecting a new scam that poses as the DVLA to request personal details. The scam involves a fraudulent text message which falsely tells motorists their…
The Best Types of Smart Home Security Device
Burglaries and thefts on the increase As we gradually ease out of lockdown, burglaries and thefts are on the increase. And as we reported previously, worryingly this trend looks set to continue. New research shows that more than half of…
Covid-19 Motor Update: Car Dealerships set to reopen – good time to negotiate a deal
In welcome news to the motoring industry, car dealerships will open on April 12th. You will now be free to visit a showroom to look at a car, test drive it, configure it and buy it. There will now of…
Thefts and Burglaries on the rise
Despite the current lockdown, there has recently been a marked increase in burglaries and thefts. This includes vehicle break-ins, as well as home and outbuilding intrusions. With a 20% reduction in house burglaries during 2020, there had been fears that…
Van Insurance Guide and How to Reduce Your Premium
Van insurance covers you against a number of different risks relating to your van in a similar way that car insurance covers cars. As we discuss below, this could either be for person or business use. Here we look at…
Drink-driving related deaths highest in 10 years: Drink Driving Limits and Penalties Explained
Drink driving deaths have reached the highest levels in a decade. Worrying statistics from the Department of Transport suggest between 240 and 320 people were killed on the road in 2019 when one or more driver was found to be…
Motor Update: Fuel Duty Hike, Possible Road Tax Changes, Is Electric Charging Really cheaper?
Fuel duty hike Rishi Sunak has faced fresh criticism for a rumoured fuel duty rise of 5p per litre. The measures are likely to be officially announced in next months budget. It has also been revealed that the cost of filling…
SMART Motorways Condemned As ‘Death Traps’
Smart motorways were introduced as a cost-effective way to increase capacity on congested motorways; but safety concerns have been clear from the start. We highlighted their risks early on – and reviewed some of these concerns in a blog post…
Covid-19 Motor Update
The pandemic and resulting restrictions are likely to have impacted your driving habits. However the requirement for insurance remains and our advisors remain on hand to help you. Answers to some of your most common questions are featured below. Do…