London Motorists could be greatly affected by these new plans, which have been proposed by the London Mayor in an attempt to slash pollution in the city. Under these new plans made by Sadiq Khan, the May of London, car use in the capital will reduce by three million a day. The capital will the the first city in the UK to introduce a pay-per-mile charge and it may replace the existing Congestion Charge in the future. The amount motorists will be charged is still undecided. The proposal suggests ‘a future scheme that reflects distance, time, emissions, road danger and other factors in an integrated way.’ As well as ‘more sophisticated road user charging and/or workplace parking levy schemes.’ It has been reported that the existing Congestion Charge that charges motorists a flat rate of £11.50 when they enter the city centre will be…
By working your way through this list of Summer Car Care Tips written by RAC, you can ensure your car will be prepared for this seasons weather conditions. The driving and road conditions in the summer are a lot different compared to winter, and due to the increasing popularity of UK summer holidays road trips can often be a lot longer. These factors can impact a vehicles performance, RAC call outs increase by 20% in the summer months and although many of these breakdowns can’t be avoided, these helpful tips can keep your car on the road for longer. Things you can check yourself regularly: – wear and/or splitting of wiper blades – screenwash levels – oil levels with the use of a dipstick and following the instructions in the owner’s manual – coolant levels following the instructions in the owner’s manual – the…
2013 BMW 320D M Sport Touring, Auto, Diesel, 5 Door Estate, White, March 2018 MOT, 103500 miles, 1 Previous owner, 2 Keys, HPI Clear. This car is an exceptionally clean example and benefits from a full BMW service history, it was originally supplied by us and we have looked after and maintained it. It has now been taken off of our fleet and is offered for sale. – Excellent all round, there is barely a mark, scratch, dent or ding anywhere. Full BMW service history, the last one will be by ourselves and it has just passed our rigorous 82 point RAC pre delivery check. – TECHNOLOGY – M Sport leather multifunctional steering wheel, USB/Aux/Radio, Bluetooth phone connectivity, Start/stop technology, 2 x 12v Supply. INTERIOR & COMFORT – Dual climate control, Cruise control, Front sports seats, Full leather upholstery, Multi airbags, Height adjustable driver’s…
As crazy as it may sound, it is a common mistake across the UK – in fact motoring organisations reckon it happens to another unfortunate motorist every 3-4 minutes. All it takes is a hint of tiredness, stress or distraction and you could see yourself falling as the next victim at the fuel station. You may think this is the end of your car, but the real damage is only done when you turn the key and drive off – so as long as you spot your mistake at the pump, you could only endure the wait and cost of having your fuel tank pumped instead of thousands of pounds of repairs to the engine. Turning the key is the biggest mistake you can make, as even if you don’t actually start the engine, illuminating the dashboard lights could mean your fuel pump whirrs…
Ford are currently trialing technology in the UK to reduce time spent sitting at a red light. Information on traffic light timings from a roadside unit display is used by the technology called Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory to advise the driver of the best speed to travel to arrive at a green light. Over the next two years, trials will take place in Milton Keynes and Coventry on both public roads and closed circuits. The technology is being trialed by Ford to help show the benefits on connected car for UK Autodrive – a publicly funded £20 million project and the nation’s largest self-driving and connected car trial. The aim of the project is to develop vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure technologies which will lead to a much less stressful and time-consuming driving experience, as well as improving fuel efficiency. As a nation we can…
It has been announced by Mini that they will be manufacturing an all new plug-in hybrid in the form of a Countryman SUV. The next generation Countryman is set to arrive within the next couple of weeks, we are yet to know the details of the powertrain itself, however if it is anything like the BMW 225xe, it will involve the Mini Cooper’s 1.5 litre three-cylinder petrol engine powering the front axle, and the electric motor taking care of the rear. In the 225xe, it leads to a headline figure of 141mpg, with around 50-60mpg more likely in real life. Mini promises plenty of electric-only usability, too, with the motor able to power the car right up to 78mph. Though we imagine battery life won’t be huge if you do so. Mini’s Sebastian Mackensen says ‘In a hybrid Mini model. driving electrically must also…
Here’s something I read in Car Dealer Magazine today. It goes to show that often car dealers are good, honest people and some customers want everything for nothing and want to get away with it. This article was written by ‘Big Mike’ in Car Dealer Magazine. ” My Patience, along with my ‘no-quibble’ guarantee, have been sorely tested in the past couple of weeks. Why? Because I am sick to the back teeth of the poor reputation our industry has when it is others that are taking the pee. Ask anyone in the street if they would trust a car dealer and the answer you’ll get is ‘no’. In reality, though, it’s the general public that can’t be trusted, not us. And yes, I am absolutely fuming… A couple of weeks ago, I sold a very tidy Peugeot 407 HDi Station Wagon. Not my…
Finally the answer to the question that has caused many arguments over the years, who is the better driver? Well according to survey conducted by Admiral Insurance, based on data from its ‘Little Box’ telematics customers, women are better drivers than men. “Men have an annual average mileage of 7004 – 564 miles than the women’s average of 6440,” says Admiral. “On average, men spend more time driving than women and funnily enough they spend a higher percentage of that time speeding. And with men being in the car more often, they also face driving at riskier times and in bad weather.” The study also found that drivers who have children are marginally safer behind the wheel than those without, and that those who drive a petrol car drive better than those with diesel or a hybrid. The safest drivers are most likely to…