Throughout the country the department of transport figures have suggested that the volume of traffic has increased. As an example figure in the second quarter of 2013 the total mileage that was covered by motorists rose by a large 2.9% which totals a figure of 76.8 billion miles covered. It’s not that large of an increase but its bumps the current trends as in the last five consecutive quarters the total mileage rise had actually decreased from 2007 onwards by 1.9%. Despite the amount of miles covered only going up by 2.9% the rise in traffic was up by a total of 6.1% on last year’s figure which is fairly more significant. (more…)
Call For Minimum Driving Age Raise
Should the minimum driving age be raised? Currently in the UK the minimum driving age is 17, you can pass your test and legally drive by this age. Many experienced drivers feel that this is too young to be let loose on the British roads in fact 35% of motorists claim that the minimum age for driving should be raised and quite significantly so, even a large percentage of youngsters agree with 40% of them saying that they should be excluded from driving until they reach the age of 21. (more…)
Porsche 911 GT3
The new GT3 features tons of new tech and more gadgets, people have started to get the perception that all 911’s are the same however this one comes with a slight twist on the original. As well as featuring an electronically controlled four wheel steer system it doesn’t come with a manual gearbox option for the first time in the 911s 50 year history. The 911 is typically described as a rear engine, independent rear suspension, 2 door coupe speed demon, we aren’t saying that all of this is changing just Porsche have stepped outside the box with this one. (more…)
Child Seat Laws Unclear For Parents
Laws around child seats have often been a bit hazy and it’s been revealed that around three quarters of parents do not know the correct laws when it comes to child seats in cars according to a survey. This can be a danger as there are specific rules and guidelines for the reason of safety, having an incorrect car seat can end lives of children. It’s up to the driver to know the correct laws and precautions that are needed when it comes to having a car seat in the vehicle.
UK law states that children under the age of 12 or under the height of 4ft and 5in should use a child seat when travelling in a car although safety experts recommend that the UK law should be raised to 4ft and 11in a significant 6in difference they believe will improve safety. So how many people know of that rule? According to surveys not many, it has been found by the road safety charity Brake that only 26% of parents are familiar with the law and 5% of people have also admitted to never using a child or booster seat for their children which isn’t only against the law it’s extremely dangerous.
It is stated that every year more than 700 young children are killed or seriously injured on British roads, this is a serious figure which the government are wanting to tackle. Also another notable thing is that if a car seat is involved in a road accident no matter what it should be replaced as there may be unseen damage causing further risk if there is another serious accident.
The study also found that 27% of parents defy advice from the safety expert by buying and using a second hand booster seat and almost half of parents don’t even check if their child is using the appropriate seat for their size when travelling in a taxi or someone else’s car, these figures are scary as you never know if an accident will happen and young children are the most prone to death when it comes to such incidents. All deaths and serious injuries on the roads are preventable and as a parent you should take every necessary step in order to ensure your child’s safety.
Lack Of Oil Change Knowledge
How often do you change your oil? Many people are unaware of how often you must change your cars oil with two thirds of motorists in the UK admitting that they don’t know. A cars oil needs to be changed once a year at a minimum and according to new research people are oblivious to this. 3.7 million people believe that they can drive their car safely for three years without having to change their oil but they are however in fact risking serious engine problems that can have lasting effects and even in extreme cases the car can breakdown, keeping the oil fresh is essential. (more…)
North Takes Car Crime Mantle
Its long been the impression that the worst place for car crime is Liverpool, however this has been proved wrong quite recently. The long running jokes about Liverpudlian’s and car crime may soon be wrong, car crime is a problem all over the world and particularly in the UK however where are the new worst effected places? Although car crime is a huge problem with new technology it is decreasing slowly as thieves are finding it hard to get away with their homemade tactics. (more…)
Driving Without An MOT?
Driving without an MOT puts you in risk of a fine of up to £1000 as well as it invalidating your insurance, dangerous stuff. So why has the Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders revealed that a third of motorists have driven a car knowing it has no MOT? There are a few common problems and errors that people make when it comes to being on time for their MOT. (more…)
Drivers Spend More Money
Over the period of the recession and the economy crumbling many where reluctant to fork out a large amount for new cars so they bought old used ones or cheaper new ones rather than going for the top end stuff, which is understandable. It’s a good sign for the economy, motorists are now taking more confident steps towards setting aside more money to pay for their next car, according to new studies. Little things like that are a sign that the economy is recovering and is showing improvement as people have the money and savings to now pay a large sum for a brand new 13’ plate car. (more…)
Emergency Travel Documents Growth
The Passport, a very serious document that you need for travel apparently however some people don’t seem to take it as seriously as others. The amount of emergency travel documents needed has increased massively, but why are so many British holiday makers needing to purchase the expensive emergency travel documents, some of the most common mistakes made by Brits apparently are using the passport as a beer mat, notebook or even putting it in the washing machine and now British holiday makers are spending millions each year on lost, stolen or damaged passports whilst they are abroad. (more…)
Top 5 USA Hire Cars
Are you travelling to America? Of course you want to remember it and drive in supreme luxury. Whether you are travelling around the city of New York or passing through route 66 but what will you choose? We have hundreds of different types of cars we can hire out to our customers but we have narrowed it down to a top 5 we think you will like. (more…)