New research from ‘Kwik Fit’ has found that more than four in 10 UK motorists admit they are getting behind the wheel of vehicles which are damaged in some way. It seems that damaged body work is the most common type of vehicle damage, along with issues such as balding tyres, chipped windscreens, and illuminated dash […]
The 22 year-old learner driver attacked the examiner after being told he had failed his driving test. He then accused the examiner of being racist and even threatened to find out where he lived and kill him. The learner driver initially claimed to have acted in self defence after he lashed out at the senior […]
Please would you be so kind as to do me a quick favour? I have had a number of people mention to me recently that they don’t appear to be seeing my Facebook business page posts. From what I have heard, this could be because Facebook have changed a number of things around of late, […]
An interesting proposal I am sure you will agree! I stumbled upon an article which suggested that cars could be fitted with a type of special ‘apology’ horn. The article alludes to the fact that cars don’t offer a huge spectrum of emotional communication, and as use of the horn is generally thought of as a […]
According to data from comparison website Gocompare.com, ‘well-meaning’ middle-class parents are pretending to be the main driver of a vehicle, which in reality is predominantly being driven by their student son or daughter. The practice, known in the industry as ‘fronting’, is where a lower-risk and usually older driver insures a vehicle in their name […]
That’s right – it appears that the Government’s drive to boost sales of “ultra low-emission” vehicles is faltering, despite grants of up to £5,000 being made available to people for buying them. The scheme, which was introduced by former Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, in 2011 had set aside a £400 million subsidy kitty, however the forecast appears to […]
Phew! What a great week I have experienced with some great people on the roads of Sunderland! The week has been a long, tiring one – but a great one nonetheless! Excellent progress made by all concerned, along with having the benefit of witnessing some – let’s face it – shocking driving practices on the […]
Car lovers… Look away now. The devastating collapse took place at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, USA, leaving a hole around 40ft (12m) across and 25ft to 30ft deep. Eight highly-valuable, historic, and irreplaceable cars were a destroyed in the collapse, including the following: • 1962 black Corvette • 1984 PPG Pace Car • 1992 White […]
Here we have another great short film produced by ‘The Rank Organisation’. On this occasion, it takes a look at some of the United Kingdoms transport links. If you have seventeen-and-a-half minutes to spare (!), it’s certainly worth a look! To see the video for yourself, please follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgOxglry8Dw What are your thoughts […]
Further to my recent report on the Government’s proposal to outlaw smoking in cars whilst children are present, has now been voted in favour by ministers in the Commons. There was, it appears, opposition to the proposal by a number of senior ministers, however the the vote went in favour of the ban and the […]