55% of learners turning to parents to save money – but picking up unsafe driving behaviours
Learning to drive has never been more expensive, with the average learning cost around £2,472 (1). New data from Leasing Options shows just how much […]
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UK’s darkest rush hours: Millions of motorists avoid driving in the dark
From Monday 26th October, the sun will set before 5pm, plunging millions of motorists into rush hour darkness. Recent research from motorcycle insurance brand Lexham […]
6/10 Brits Feel Ready After a Crash – but Almost None Know the Law or Financial Impact
New research from Irwin Mitchell, surveying 2,001 UK drivers, reveals the full scale of Britain’s “recovery gap” – a nation confident at the roadside, but […]
Two in three drivers oppose plans to cut pay and display machines
Almost two thirds of drivers are against plans to cut the number of pay and display parking meters in Northern Ireland, in a move towards […]
Are you an older driver in Northern Ireland paying car insurance monthly? You could be overpaying the most
Older drivers in Northern Ireland are being hit harder than almost anywhere else in the UK for spreading the cost of their car insurance, new data […]
Ageas warns against hidden summer driving risk
Many motorists assume summer is one of the safer times to be on the road, with longer daylight hours, better weather and fewer challenging driving conditions. However, new […]
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 […]
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 driving habit behind one in five crashes in Northern Ireland that most of us don’t think twice about
Distracted drivers were the cause of nearly a fifth of road crashes in Northern Ireland over the last year, new figures have shown. Data published […]
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 […]
Bank Holiday Driving Warning: How Penalty Points Push Car Insurance Costs Up by Over 25%
Drivers planning a road trip this bank holiday weekend are being warned that even minor motoring offences could have a lasting impact on their finances […]
Skoda Drivers Are the Most Conscientious on UK Roads — According to Themselves
Skoda drivers are the most likely to see themselves as careful, considerate and calm on the road, according to new research from car insurance provider Ageas. The study, which surveyed 2,000 […]
Will the New UK Driving Test Rules Actually Cut Waiting Times? Experts Weigh In
From 12 May 2026, only learner drivers are legally allowed to book and manage their own car driving tests, with the number of permitted changes […]