New Mum, New Car
Over a third of all pregnant women change cars during pregnancy. We have some tips for choosing the right car writes Geraldine Herbert Nobody really prepares you for what lies ahead when you have your first baby.From the endless information and lists of “must-buys” some are necessary – such as a cot, car seat, pram, clothes, and nappies – while others simply offer convenience but a third of us will change our...
Women are 17% more likely to die in car accidents than men
Safety tests must reflect all types of car users, not just the ‘average male’ writes Geraldine Herbert When was the last time you checked the safety credentials of a car and were reassured by a five-star safety rating? It seems those star ratings may not apply to all car passengers equally. According to new research by the University of Virginia, women are 17%c more likely to die in a car accident than men, twice as likely...
Five reasons why used car prices are on the rise
Cars typically start to lose value as soon as you drive them off the forecourts so what is happening this year? Here are some of the factors influencing used car prices. 1) Brexit Following months of negotiations, a Brexit deal was finally secured last Christmas Eve. However, it was not good news for car buyers and now if importing a car from the UK you have to pay VAT and in some cases customs duty of 10%. As are result in...
What’s in store for the Motorist in Budget 2022?
Budget 2022 could see drivers face higher car prices and fuel prices writes Geraldine Herbert Fuel prices Excise Gap between Petrol and Diesel – Currently excise on petrol is 11.6 cents higher per litre than diesel. The lower excise on diesel was originally conceived as a support to businesses reliant on diesel as fuel, but the gap in taxes paid between petrol and diesel has also substantially increased the number of diesel cars...
Five things you need to know about Tyre Care #TyreSafetyDay
No matter how good your car is the level of grip you have on the road is determined only by the quality of your tyres so we have some tyre tips writes Geraldine Herbert Set a date – Mark a date on the calendar which is the day you check your tyre pressure once each month. All you need is a pressure gauge and if you don’t have one, most service stations do. You will find the correct pressure for your car in the owner’s handbook,...
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