The Department for Transport explains new 2022 Highway Code rules, and information on when they will enforce them. What are the new rules? The Highway Code is set to undergo a renewal in the New Year. This will give overtaking- or undertaking- cyclists who are continuing straight on a junction, right of way over drivers […]
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Nov
Nov
Statistics show that many road users aren’t driving as economically as they could, or they could improve their driving efficiency. Michelin claims that, in the UK, the effects of under-inflated tyres wastes roughly £246 million on fuel alone, every year! Nevertheless, Spencer’s MOT have a few simple changes to our habits which can have a […]
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Oct
Oct
DVSA has highlighted new data that shows a number of problem areas this Autumn in regards to booking an appointment for an MOT test. It shows that drivers in Birmingham are most likely to struggle to book an MOT test. The speculated Autumn surge in demand will hit Birmingham badly with an extra 22,555 vehicles […]
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Sep
Sep
Now the seasons are due to change, it’s time to start thinking about your car health and consider safety precautions for driving as the days become shorter and the weather becomes colder. Here are some ways to keep safe in the winter months. Before you set off-plan routes and give yourself extra time to drive […]
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Sep
Sep
MOT numbers are finally starting to balance after the extension was put in place and then lifted again. The extension saw a drop in MOTs in the UK between April and June, whereas 2021 has seen a 45% increase in MOTs. This figure is only likely to increase in the next couple of months. “While […]
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Aug
Aug
Car garages could expect an influx of MOT bookings. This is due to almost seven million MOTs expiring in September and October due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the latest figures released by the driver and vehicle standards agency over 1.3 million more year on year. That’s a 22% rise in figures for those […]
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Aug
Aug
Maybe you are considering an electric car or have already made the switch? Either way, owning and driving electric cars is very similar to traditional vehicles but there are some key differences that you need to know! Driving electric cars means you can drive with the knowledge that you are contributing to the environment by […]
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Jul
Jul
It is a common fact that dogs become unwell when left in a hot car, as well as animals struggling in high temperatures. Around 3.2 million households got a new pet in 2020. The UK estimates it will have 12 million dogs in 2021. The majority of the people are unaware of the laws to […]
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Jul
Jul
The government initiated the six-month MOT extension at the start of the coronavirus epidemic in March 2020. It pushed back critical repair work as customers did not send their cars for repairs. A MOT managing director said that garages were surprised by how some customers damaged their cars during the extension. According to the director, […]
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Jun
Jun
An estimated nine out of 10 drivers (89%) were affected by potholes in 2020. This is according to the latest IAM Roadsmart’s annual Safety Culture Report. The issue of improper road repairs is now a major concern for drivers. The study, which tracks drivers’ behaviour to important road safety issues, shows how big the issue […]