The size of your family and distance to school are often the biggest considerations when choosing a family car. But what are the best cars for the school run? Here are a couple of makes and models recommended by us to ensure your morning school run is hassle-free. Volvo XC60 If safety is at the … Read More →
Your car must work harder over winter due to colder temperatures and harsh conditions, so it’s no surprise that the number of accidents and breakdowns increase as a result. As the season gets closer, take a look at our winter car maintenance tips to ensure your car remains safe and you avoid a hefty garage … Read More →
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A lot of considerations come with buying a new car. Often your personal circumstances change and something that was not important to you in the past suddenly becomes the key factor in deciding which car to purchase. Take the addition of a dog to your family for example and you’ve suddenly got an awful lot … Read More →
Stay safe on the road with these tips from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman. Richard says: “A journey can be a pleasant experience with the right planning. But it can turn into a nightmare if circumstances change and you do not have the right tools for the job with you. … Read More →
The commute to work can make or break your workday. No traffic (usually half term, yay!) can equal smooth sailing en route to the office but when the roads are packed and all you can see for miles is red taillights, your morning suddenly got a lot more stressful! With all the heavy rain the … Read More →
As a result of an upward trend in 2017 and no overall progress over the last seven years in reducing the number of casualties caused by drink-driving, the country’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for the government to introduce an emergency package of measures to tackle this issue. Measures being advocated … Read More →
As many as 20 million individual Christmas leisure trips will take place this week in the run-up to Christmas, a study of drivers’ travel plans and congestion forecasts conducted by the RAC and INRIX reveals. The research suggests the getaway traffic in the lead up to Christmas looks as though it’ll be staggered but then … Read More →
Being the designated driver for an evening out is not everyone’s top choice during the Christmas season, however, there are some options which could change your opinion. This week’s tips, presented by IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, are for those who feel they have drawn the short straw and been … Read More →
The nights are drawing in quickly so now is a good time to prepare your car for the colder seasons. Not only should you check your car on a regular basis anyway, but it’s even more important to check your car is ready for the autumnal and wintery evenings ahead. Check your lights We are … Read More →
