Motoring Tips

7 July 2007

Confused Motorists Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Law

Are you confused over what constitutes legal and illegal behaviour behind the wheel? Well, don’t worry, as you are not alone according to a survey by YouGov commissioned by Swinton.Over ...

1 July 2007

Car Prangs Leave Motorists With £90 Million Bill!

The increased size of modern cars is being partly blamed for the 66,000 motorists who will collide with another vehicle when trying to negotiate a parking space this year.The new ...

23 June 2007

Stifle That Yawn!

The nation appears to be struck down by fatigue or boredom with more than 379 million yawns reverberating inside UK homes, offices and cars every day, according to a survey by esure.The ...

23 June 2007

Watch Out- There’S A Bluetooth Bandit About

Motorists are being warned not to leave high-tech gadgets in their cars to prevent them falling victim to a new breed of sophisticated criminal dubbed the 'Bluetooth bandits'.Criminals are believed ...

9 June 2007

Free Garage Checks For Women Drivers- That’s A Foxy Idea

At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, we all know we should look after our cars because a poorly-maintained one will be less safe, less reliable, less environmentally-friendly and ...

3 June 2007

Are You Being Serviced?

That is a bit of an ambiguous question but according to Kwik-Fit, millions of motorists are on a collision course with a huge repair bill after its research found that ...

3 June 2007

Motoring: Fruity Route To Better Driving

An amazing cure for children’s car-sickness, a 15 % reduction in fuel consumption plus smoother and more proficient driving style can all be achieved by using a car accessory that ...

12 May 2007

Keeping The Chills Away

As summer approaches, so do the convertibles that have been kept under lock and key in the garage up till now.Us ladies might be wary of them for one reason ...

22 April 2007

Going Green - As Simple As Choosing The Other Nozzle

For motorists concerned about their carbon footprint, simply choosing the other nozzle at the pump could be the easiest way to reduce the environmental impact of their driving.Advanced performance fuels, ...

14 April 2007

Fuel Your Mind And Body - Not Just The Car

Thomasina Miers, winner of BBC TV’s MasterChef and consultant to car company Vauxhall, has devised a range of snacks that are simple to put together and full of slow burning ...

31 March 2007

Keeping The Kids Happy This Easter

Parents may moan over the pending school holiday but I love them as to me, it’s really quality time spent with them, no manic rushing around in the morning, screaming ...

31 March 2007

Car Sickness Survey Throws Up Some Interesting Contents.

With Easter holidays looming, a new survey has just revealed that one quarter of drivers claim that they have been stressed or distracted by a car-sick passenger, and over 60% ...

31 March 2007

The British Spring Clean Is Alive On 31St March - Not!

Despite a common perception that the traditional spring clean is a relic of the past; it is in fact very much alive and kicking. Research out today has revealed that ...

3 March 2007

The Oily Slope To Engine Disaster

Almost one in three British motorists are risking engine damage by not checking their oil properly, according to research from car Care Company, Comma.Some 29 % of respondents in a ...

18 February 2007

UK Motorists Using ‘Green Chips’ To Help Enviornment

Drivers are increasingly 'Green-Chipping' their car's engine computer to make it more environmentally friendly, but not just to gain speed, according to experts.The attraction of chipping, as it is known, ...

10 February 2007

UK Motorists Are Unprepared For Arctic Blasts

With the UK in the midst of an arctic blast, research has revealed that more than one in four British motorists - some 7.5 million in total - have suffered ...

27 January 2007

Bin The Gym!

Hands up those who received a membership voucher for the local Leisure centre as a Christmas present? Quite a few I can imagine and if you are anything like me, ...

21 January 2007

Motorists Can Save 25% On Fuel Bills

Motorists can save on fuel through improving driving habits and making sure their vehicle is maintained correctly.Most drivers could save around 25% on their fuel bill by improving their driving ...

21 January 2007

Icy Mornings Tempt Car Thieves

Cars are more difficult to steal than ever, aren’t they? Well, no, not if they are left unattended with the engine running!The coldest days of winter are probably still to ...