The six-month MOT extension announced at the start of lockdown to prevent motorists from having to take their cars to be tested expires tomorrow. Vehicles due to to have an MOT from 1 August will not be eligible for the test exemption, meaning only owners of motors with test expiry dates today can still take-up … Read more
Caravans were stuck in a huge jam on the M5 this morning as more than 10 million motorists hit the road today and England’s beauty spots are braced for a huge influx of tourists after lockdown travel restrictions were eased. The M5 in Exeter was swamped with camper vans heading to the coast as tourists … Read more
Motorists are facing the worst weekend on the roads in five years… and the rain could put a dampener on things as more than 10 million Britons head out to bars and restaurants Over 10million Britons expected to hit roads for overnight stays and days out Could mark busiest non-religious weekend since 2015 August bank holiday Drivers … Read more
A third of drivers will take to the road this weekend to celebrate the easing of the lockdown, according to the RAC. More than 10million of us will be escaping our homes for an overnight stay on July 4, the motoring group’s poll found. The date has been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’ due to pubs and … Read more
Having your personal information hacked or given away to third parties without your knowledge is an increasing concern among people – but many are handing over their sensitive data when they sell their cars. Vehicles have become a ‘treasure trove’ of personal data, with motorist able to download their private information from their phones via … Read more
Are we set for a spike in car insurance claims? A fifth of motorists say they’ve struggled to get to grips with driving after weeks in lockdown… Motorists said they’ve been making more mistakes since returning to the road Since driving restrictions were eased in England on 10 May, 28% had stalled cars Some 21% … Read more
Millions of motorists who drive fewer than 7,000 miles a year are paying a low mileage ‘penalty,’ new data suggests. Of those, 25 to 29 year-olds are paying the most – those in this age bracket declaring an annual mileage of 5,000 to 6,000 miles fork out an average of £239 more than those of … Read more
Anyone who has a finance arrangement in place on a car can now access a three-month payment freeze under temporary measures introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority. Borrowers with Personal Contract Purchase or Personal Contract Hire car finance plans can request the payment freeze ‘at any point’ the city regulator states. Finance companies should not … Read more
Motorists queued for hours to get a drink at Costa drive-throughs this morning, sparking fears people are ignoring lockdown measures as more high street chains reopen. Tailbacks stretched around the block at takeaway chains in Edinburgh, Wakefield and Glasgow today as drivers waited to get their coffee fix. At the weekend, eager customers queued for … Read more
Lockdown speeders who abuse clear roads are targeted by police after one driver was caught at 151mph on the M1 Metropolitan Police launch new unit to crackdown on speeders during lockdown Road safety chiefs say average speeds on some roads have gone up 50 per cent Figures show one driver caught speed speeding at 73mph … Read more