No one enjoys paying for car repairs. For most of us, shelling out for an unexpected repair ranks right up there with emergency dental treatment or getting old fibre glass out of the loft. So, if there are any ways to lessen the pain, we’re all for it. And there’s such a lot of pain… read more
In Part One of this post, we discussed the idea behind smart motorways and why they raise serious safety concerns. This time, we’ll look at the fate of the Government’s “safety plan”, and some responses to the criticisms of smart motorways. In November 2020, most of us weren’t thinking much about smart motorways. To put… read more
Smart motorways have the potential to solve a lot of problems — for motorists, the Treasury and the environment. Yet, for their many critics, they’re simply not safe. In this two-part post, we’ll look at both sides of the smart motorway issue. Frankly, the UK motorway system is a mess. When its designers pored over… read more
There’s no doubt that there are some amazing new technologies in the pipeline for our cars. In this two-part post, we’ll be looking at a few examples and asking: do we actually want them? OK, we can hear you: Whaddya mean, do we want them? They’re new technologies, dude. Of course we want them!… read more
Last time, we looked at why the Volkswagen ID.3 is such a big deal for the company. In brief, the new hatchback is a test case for their bold plans to electrify their range. So after all the research, investment, promises and delays, does the ID.3 measure up? When it comes to design challenges, nothing… read more
The ID.3 is an important car for the Volkswagen Group. Actually, it’s really important. But why is one hatchback so vital for the automotive giant’s prospects? In the last weeks of August 2020, the first Volkswagen ID.3 s started pouring across mainland Europe. By early September, they had reached the UK. It’s been a long,… read more
Of course, you’re already the World’s Most Considerate Driver. You may not have a trophy to prove it, but it’s definitely the case. And OK, you might have the occasional slip, but that’s nothing compared to those other selfish drivers out there. So obviously, this article is for other people, to help them on the… read more
VAT on petrol and diesel currently stands at 20%. With the UK economy reeling, is it time to reduce that? We look at the arguments for and against. There’s no doubt that taxes on fuel add massively to the cost of motoring. For every litre of petrol or diesel we buy, we pay just under… read more
If you never suffer from car sickness, raise your eyes upwards and thank your lucky stars. Because for anyone prone to the condition, it can be a wretched experience. With symptoms including nausea (obviously), vomiting, bloatedness, headaches, dizziness, cold sweats and more, car sickness can turn every journey into a why-was-I-born ordeal. Virtually everyone will… read more
As MOT exemption comes to an end, UK garages are expecting a surge in demand. We advise booking sooner rather than later. Back in March, the Department for Transport announced a six-month exemption from MOT testing. The idea was to make it easier for key workers to get to their jobs during lockdown. Getting an… read more
