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NFDA welcomes MOT update
- 18/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that vehicle recalls will now appear on MOT test certificates. The announcement was welcomed by the National Franchised Dealers Association which described it as an ‘essential safety mechanism’ and road safety and said, further, it provided an [...] -
Autoglass cuts fleet incidents by 40%
- 08/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autoglass has reduced the incident rate in its fleet by 40% over the last four years. The reduction was achieved through the introduction of advanced Drive Assistance Systems (ADAS) into Autoglass vehicles and the widespread use of telematics to track driver behaviour. Autoglass has a fleet of more than 900 [...] -
Road safety campaign THINK relaunched
- 07/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new road safety campaign has been launched by the government to help drivers appreciate other road users. ‘Travel Like You Know Them,’ a relaunch of the THINK campaign, puts the emphasises on those who have a greater responsibility to reduce the risk they may pose to others. It encourages drivers to give [...] -
Pothole crisis deepens
- 25/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Pothole-related breakdowns are at their highest level in five years, according to the RAC. It attended more pothole breakdowns in the second quarter of this year than at any time since before the pandemic. The 8,100 pothole-related breakdowns recorded in the second quarter is the highest the RAC has since the [...] -
Drivers urged not to take soft option
- 24/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Michelin is urging drivers to improve safety by checking their tyre pressures before setting off on summer holidays after its own research found that only 47% check their tyres regularly. This means that close to half of UK drivers are failing to keep to the recommended monthly tyre pressure checks. Further, [...] -
Drivers in the dark about European road rules
- 17/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
eBay has uncovered a knowledge gap which could put UK motorists travelling in Europe at the risk of being fined. Many drivers travelling to Europe are unaware of local motoring regulations and won’t be carrying the kit required to ensure they are travelling legally on the Continent, with more than 40% of drivers [...] -
Top tips to avoid tyre blowouts
- 17/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Drivers have been urged to check their tyres to prevent blowouts this summer, as more than half of Brits risk destroyed wheels every day. Motoring experts at Snooper are warning drivers to check the condition of their tyres, or risk serious consequences this summer. A tyre blowout occurs when the warmer [...] -
MOT extensions could cost drivers more
- 12/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Proposed changes to MOT testing will cost drivers more in the long run and reduce road safety. That is the view of Jason McManus of Mouths Motor Company, who says plans to extend the period between vehicle safety inspections from one to two years are ill-considered. He said: “What many people don’t realise [...] -
IAM RoadSmart launches new safety campaign
- 16/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is launching a campaign in alliance with organisations across the industry to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and ensure they are consistently recognised as vulnerable road users. It is calling for a greater recognition of the benefits of motorcycles as a key step towards [...] -
Drivers urged to tread carefully with wheel safety
- 07/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Over a third of UK drivers (40%) cannot confidently carry out a tyre tread check according to new research by automotive marketplace eBay. More than half (53%) of 18-34-year-olds don’t know how to check that their tyre tread is within the legal limit. Older generations also lack confidence with this [...]