How have thieves been targeting vans? Throughout January there have been dozens of news reports regarding van thefts in the UK. Many new vehicles have been stolen due to key cloning, keyless theft and the purchasing of skeleton keys. The scariest thing about this? The tools that are being used cost as little as £16!
Recent research has shown that 1 in 7 Brits have been subject to the ‘pothole epidemic’ plaguing our road – costing an average of £267to fix. The most common problems were damage to tyres, suspension and wheel rims. Councils across the UK say they are trying to combat the 12000 miles worth of potholes – enough to stretch half way across the
The number of UK motorists using dash cams to record their journeys has more than doubled in the past year to 2.9 million, according to a survey by the RAC. The RAC research suggests the recording device is the latest “must have” in-car gadget and more than half of motorists are currently considering purchasing one –
Intel has announced the launch of the Automotive Security Review Board (ASRB) to mitigate future cybersecurity risks to vehicles and drivers. Members of the ASRB will perform ongoing security tests to supply “best practice recommendations and design suggestions” to auto manufacturers which will, in turn, benefit drivers purchasing modern vehicles. Cars are no longer simply
The Government has put forward new proposals to double the fine for those caught using their mobile phone whilst driving; increasing it to £200 and 3 penalty licence points. This is just one of the many proposals put forward in an attempt to tackle dangerous driving. The number of people caught on their mobile phone
1 in 10 accidents in the UK are caused by distracted driving, 24% of this is due to the use of mobile phones. Not only is it against the law to use a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving, it is also extremely dangerous, causing an estimated 500 serious accidents per year. The current penalty for using a
As many of you may already know, on the 1st October vehicle tax in the UK is going digital. However, not everyone is aware as to how this is going to affect them. We compiled a short video explaining exactly what the changes could mean for you: If you’re still unsure visit the DVLA