With the beloved Top Gear potentially coming to an end, there’s an opportunity for a new television motoring series to captivate car enthusiasts. Channel 4’s Bangers: Mad for Cars, which premieres tonight, aims to do just that. The show pays homage to iconic cars from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. It is hosted by musician …
Top Tips for Safely Removing Ice From Your Windscreen | Kwik Fit Top Tips for Safely Removing Ice From Your Windscreen As winter approaches and temperatures drop, it’s important to know how to safely remove ice from your windscreen. Car expert Roger Griggs from Kwik Fit shares his essential do’s and don’ts to ensure you …
Has Skoda Lost Its Direction — Or Just the Plot? Skoda is making headlines with its decision to charge buyers an additional fee to activate certain features already built into their cars, such as the satnav system. This move has left many questioning whether Skoda has lost its way. The Volkswagen-owned brand is also exploring …
Driving schools are taking advantage of the post-Covid backlog at the DVSA, resulting in inflated prices for booking driving tests. One company, Fast Driving Test Booking (FDTBooking), openly admitted to ripping off customers by charging £180 for a test that should only cost £62. Another company charged as much as £255 for the same service. …
Convicted thieves have recently disclosed the easiest items to steal from cars, shedding light on the alarming rise of car thefts in the UK. In the past two years alone, car thefts have amounted to a staggering £109 million, with victims losing an average of £618 worth of possessions. Shockingly, there have been an average …
Why is it taking so long to curb the private parking charge menace, asks LEE BOYCE – drivers are still being clobbered By Lee Boyce for Thisismoney.co.uk Updated: 08:57 BST, 13 October 2023 The vast majority of us do not like breaking the rules when it comes to driving – and especially if it means …
Driving Theory Test Pass Rates Plummet to Record Low: Just a 44.2% Chance of Success New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) reveals that pass rates for the driving theory test have reached their lowest point ever. Learners now have only a 44.2% chance of passing the test, compared to a much …
Volkswagen has officially ended the production of its smallest and most affordable new car, the VW Up. This move is part of a larger trend in the auto industry, as car manufacturers consolidate their model line-ups in preparation for the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). The discontinuation of the Up comes after Ford stopped production …
Philip Small, owner of London catering and events firm Philip Small Ltd, was shocked when he received an insurance quote of £8,932 for his electric car this year. Despite never having an accident and making no changes to his policy, his premiums had increased ninefold compared to last year. This increase is not unique to …
The Rise of the SUV Coupe: A Daft Trend or Brilliant Innovation? By Simon Lambert There’s no denying that the rise of the SUV coupe is one of the more peculiar trends in the world of motoring. Taking a big, heavy car and attempting to make it sporty seems like a questionable decision. So why …