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 […]
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Young driver insurance in NI has dropped to a three-year low — are you getting the best deal?
Young drivers in Northern Ireland have seen car premiums slashed to their lowest in almost three years, despite a rise in overall insurance prices, new […]
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, […]
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 […]
Is the Watford driving test easy?
Some test centres build a reputation fast. One gets labelled “easy”, another “a nightmare”, and suddenly it feels like passing comes down to postcode. Watford […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Safest Cities and Towns for Drivers in the UK — Is Yours on the List?
The safest cities and towns in the UK to travel in have been revealed, according to data analysis* by motorcycle insurance brand Lexham Insurance. Of the UK’s cities, Belfast (Northern […]
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 […]
More Than Just a Registration: Why Private Plates Are Treated as Personal Assets
At first glance, a number plate might seem like a simple identifier—just a legal requirement for a vehicle, nothing more. Yet private registrations have evolved […]