Washing your car during a hosepipe ban could land you a £1,000 fine — here’s what to do instead
Breaking a hosepipe ban (Temporary Use Ban) can result in a maximum fine of up to £1,000 in a magistrates’ court under the Water Industry […]
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Most UK drivers pack their holiday car wrong — and it could void their insurance
New research from Dick Lovett is warning UK drivers heading out on the road over the school summer holidays that overpacking their cars could leave them facing […]
The £1,000 reason you shouldn’t wash your car during a heatwave
As the UK heatwave continues, millions of drivers will reach for the hosepipe to wash their car. It is, after all, the obvious thing to […]
The one mistake drivers make with their AC during a heatwave
With temperatures climbing to 31°C this week, drivers across the country are jumping into scorching cars and immediately making critical mistakes. They’re not just wasting fuel, but […]
Automatic driving tests have doubled in five years — is the manual car on its way out?
The number of driving tests taken in automatic cars has more than doubled (106% increase) over the last five years. Uswitch car insurance experts recently looked into […]
What to do if someone blocks your driveway? Expert guidance on fines, penalty points & EV charger misuse
If someone parks across your driveway, what are your rights? …and could they face a fine or penalty points? EV Expert and Director at The Solar Co, […]
Is your car ready for the heatwave? Experts warn drivers to check these things now
With temperatures rising across the UK, motorists are being urged to give their vehicles a summer health check to avoid overheating, breakdowns or safety risks […]
The surprising reason Britain’s EV boom isn’t really about everyday drivers at all
Everyone is talking about the UK’s green transition, but data shows it isn’t households driving it; it’s businesses. Hippo Leasing has analysed new DVLA registration data […]
BMW Unveils Insane 1,000bhp Electric M3 Concept—But Petrol Fans Can Breathe A Huge Sigh Of Relief
Just when you thought the classic petrol-powered sports saloon was officially on life support, BMW has stepped up with a beautifully chaotic solution: they are […]
Most people in Northern Ireland want stiff fines for drivers abusing parent and child parking bays
Three out of five Northern Ireland drivers believe people who misuse parent and child parking spaces should face fines, new research has revealed. A survey […]
Ford Fiesta To Return As An EV? Inside Ford’s Massive European Electric Comeback Plan
Ford is fighting back. After dramatically shrinking its UK and European line-up by killing off heavyweights like the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus, the American […]
Think Twice Before Trying These Viral Car Hacks — They Could Leave You With a £7,000 Bill
With over 6.7 million videos under the #CarTok hashtag, TikTok has become a primary search engine for drivers looking for quick, cheap fixes [1]. However, […]
Six in Ten Drivers Want Mandatory Retesting for Older Motorists — Do You Agree?
With the government proposing changes to road safety legislation that could impact those aged 70 and over[1], Uswitch car insurance experts recently surveyed motorists on their opinions […]