Articles tagged with: accident-and-repair

Changing a CD and Sat Nav cause the two biggest in car distractions the RAC says

Motorists get distracted by in car gadgets says RAC

Over a third of motorists admit they have become seriously distracted while behind the wheel.

Drivers under the influence of drugs face the same penalties as drunk drivers

High drivers warned police can see it in their eyes

Drivers who are high on drugs are to be warned in a new TV campaign that the police will catch them out.

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AA launch motorists guide to saving money

Government figures show families spend 13.4 per cent of their outgoings on transport, of which 83 per cent is spent on the family car.

Vicki Butler-Henderson has teamed up with RAC to give motorists something to smile about this bank holiday weekend

RAC will pay M6 toll for thousands of motorists

The RAC will be paying the M6 toll for 3,000 cars over the bank holiday weekend.

Traffic problems shouldn't be as bad as usual on Black Friday

Economic crisis has positive congestion side effects

Trafficmaster, a leading provider of real-time traffic information in the UK, has said the current economic situation will have a positive impact on road congestion.

RoadPilot is hoping punters go for its new offer

Speed camera locators down in price

RoadPilot is hoping motorists will lap up its new Christmas offer, a reduced price on the microGo speed camera locator.

School children could be forced to wear fluorescent orange uniforms if GEM's appeal is successful

Kids should wear fluorescent uniforms in winter months, says GEM

GEM Motoring Assist, a non-profit organisation, has called on the government to force every school in the country to adopt a new 'autumn and winter' uniform to help prevent road accidents.

Crashing a car into swimming pools isn't a problem for most young drivers, but navigating busy junctions is

Young drivers have most accidents at junctions

According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), junctions are the number one accident location for younger drivers.

Leaves: the bane of motorists everywhere

IAM advises motorists to change driving habits with the seasons

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has advised motorists that they should change their driving habits as autumn and winter set in.

If current trends continue, the average CO2 emissions of motor vehicles will fall to below 130 g/km by 2012

Average CO2 emissions falling substantially

The average CO2 emissions of modern vehicles will have fallen to 130 g/km by 2012, it was revealed today.

As winter rolls on, it is important to make sure all your car's lights are in working order

IAM advises drivers to keep lights working

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has provided a handy checklist of things to do to make sure your car's lights are working during the winter months.

Road deaths are down from last year, government statistics indicate

IAM welcomes new low for road deaths

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has said it is pleased with figures indicating road deaths have fallen to their lowest number in recent history.

Work-related accidents have increased, despite overall numbers being down

Work-related driving accidents on the rise

RoadSafe has urged companies to be more responsible as new Government figures indicate that work-related road accidents have increased.

Poor repair work could lead to your car's part exchange value plummeting

Poor repair work can affect part exchange rates

Manheim Auctions has stressed today that people should be wary of shoddy repair work being done on their cars, which could seriously affet later part exchange values.

A lot of people think parking signs are deliberately contradictory, in order to raise funds via fines

Survey indicates motorists are puzzled by parking policies

A new survey released today has indicated that British motorists are becoming more and more confused by car parking rules and regulations.

The Aston University study indicates British cars are infested with bacteria

UK cars infested with bacteria

A study conducted by Aston University shows drivers with children and pets are more likely to have high levels of bacteria riding along with them.

Age Concern believes specific re-testing of older drivers is discriminatory

Older people: All bad drivers should be retrained

Age Concern published new research today that suggests nearly all UK adults over the age of 65 believe bad drivers should have to retake their license test, regardless of age.

Having access to a car is very important in one's old age

Car usage important for OAPs

The ability to use a car in one's old age is a very important part of a person's wellbeing, it emerged today.

Thieves are ruthlessly targeting catalytic converters as they contain precious metals

Catalytic converters and fuel targeted by thieves

Catalytic converters and fuel from parked cars are being targeted by ruthless thieves, causing hundreds of pounds of damage, the AA has warned.

Plans for 'high occupancy' lanes are unpopular, but using the hard shoulder to ease congestion has received surprising levels of support

Hard shoulder schemes get mixed reception

A poll conducted by the AA has revealed that 58 per cent of responding members are opposed to charging solo drivers to use 'high occupancy' motorway lanes.

The DSA says it will continue to prosecute those who fraudulently sit the driving test for others

The Driving Standard's Agency (DSA) has revealed it has been seeing further success in its efforts to crack down on people "fraudulently [sitting] the practical driving test on behalf of named candidates".

Don't attempt to repair a car yourself on the hard shoulder of a motorway

IAM warns of 'hard shoulder breakdown'

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has warned drivers to be aware of the risks around them if they happen to break down on a motorway and end up on the hard shoulder.

Arguing while driving can lead motorists on a highway to hell

Car trips can be hell, says Vodafone

Research conducted by Vodafone has revealed that more than 75 per cent of shared car trips are likely to end up in arguments and bitter recriminations.

Sheila's Wheels' research has shown that a lot of women are breaking the law with regards to in-car eyewear

Female motorists considering fashion more than safety

Millions of women are putting their own safety and that of other road users at risk every day by refusing to wear glasses.

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The Audi A6 executive saloon can quite easily be overlooked by many people as a potential used car purchase, as considering its high price when new, many average buyers would expect it to be likely too expensive to be within their price range. But, you might just be surprised as to how much Audi you can get for your money.

Redefining the family car

The Nissan Qashqai singlehandedly redefined how we perceive the family car when it was launched and has gone on to sell very well indeed. Look around the streets near you and you will see many a family enjoying many a Nissan Qashqai. There are plenty of reasons for this wide ranging sales success and here are just a few of them.

My top 3 test drives

It’s a tough life here at TotallyMotor with this poor old editor expected to travel around and test drive cars all the time. Motorways are my friend – or enemy, depending on the traffic – and motorway service station sandwiches are my stodgy sustenance. Still, hopefully at the end of all these mindless motorways and mundane munching is something hot, sexy and metal.

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