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25 September 2012 at 16:14
Forcibly causing accidents to benefit from car insurance pay-outs is big business. It’s also highly illegal and classed as car insurance fraud. That doesn’t stop some dishonest drivers from inciting a collision though. We want to make sure you’re aware of the potential scams out there, so we’re explaining just what ‘induced’, ‘staged’ and ‘contrived’ accidents are and the differences between the three.
25 September 2012 at 11:24
Ask a motorist what they think of speed cameras and the likelihood is you’ll be met by a frustrated grimace. To many it seems that the authorities have hidden behind the veil of safety camera partnerships to disguise the ability for these cameras to make money. However, in what may be a surprise, it also seems plenty of drivers in the UK see things differently.
24 September 2012 at 17:16
RAC technical director David Bizley responds to ASDA cutting the cost of fuel.
24 September 2012 at 10:11
A new road safety initiative – dubbed CarKraft – has been re-launched at the Silverstone race circuit in Northamptonshire.
21 September 2012 at 14:32
It’s the bane of the car owners’ life – bird droppings on the paintwork. Removing from the bodywork can take ages, and if left on a car’s paintwork, can eat away at the compound and strip away the surface finish, potentially costing you in the long run.
21 September 2012 at 10:06
RAC technical director David Bizley said: “It’s not surprising in these hard-stretched economic times that people are not finding the money for expensively priced pure electric vehicles that are limited in both range and performance. Despite the running costs being lower than conventional vehicles, the scheme is not enough in itself to make these vehicles affordable for the average family because of the high initial outlay.
14 September 2012 at 10:34
Now the summer is over, many are returning to work and once again
But if there’s a long drive involved, it’s important to keep safe, protecting you and your vehicle’s occupants from any undue risk taking. That means planning and preparation.
12 September 2012 at 10:42
Once your new car hits three years of age, it is obliged to undergo an annual test to assess its roadworthiness by the Ministry of Transport. This is commonly known as the ‘MoT test’ and is something that strikes fear into many car owners.
29 August 2012 at 10:56
The cost of motoring is escalating rapidly, with fuel prices and insurance premiums seeming to rise continually. For some it’s simply not economically feasible to own or run a car. However, many still need four-wheeled transport to get them around. How do you resolve this issue? Hire a car for when you need one, of course. Hire car companies generally offer a complete package, including rental and insurance, ensuring maximum convenience.
16 August 2012 at 10:32
Clear communication with your car is vital. We don’t simply mean reading displays or pressing buttons here, either. Communication means how you interact with your car, the inputs you have to make to get a response, and the way it makes you feel as a result.