A Few Golden Rules To A Safer Journey
Families are more likely to spend time in the car together, during the Summer, than at any other time of the year so we have a few tips on staying safe on long journeys Leave politics and family squabbles at home, the car is no place for heated debates. Clearly map out your route before you set off and invest in a Satellite Navigation system or download an app. Keep kids occupied by inventing games that reward quiet behaviour without...
Can Telematics Make Your Car Insurance Cheaper?
Can Big Brother really cut your car insurance premiums, Geraldine Herbert finds out There’s a hidden device attached to the car I’m driving. It doesn’t close doors, heat my seats, or find the perfect parking spot. Instead it logs my driving habits and aims to save me money. A black box, within the car, monitors how harshly I brake, accelerate and corner and this information determines how much of a risk I pose on the...
Ten tips for cutting the cost of motoring
From smart parking to reducing your insurance premium Geraldine Herbert has some tips to make driving a more economical option It’s no secret that owning a car is expensive, whether resting on your driveway or eating the miles on the motorway your car is costing you money. So from avoiding unnecessary parking charges to reducing your insurance premium we have 10 tips to make driving a more economical option Frugal refuelling...
Tips for Driving in Germany
When driving in Germany, you must obey the rules. Geraldine Herbert has some key advice 1) Germany is one of the few places in the world where drivers are allowed to decide for themselves how fast to drive, limited only by the car they are driving. But remember only about a fifth of the Autobahn is a no speed limit zone elsewhere the speed limits are strictly enforced by the police. 2) The Drink-drive limit is the same as...
5 tips For An Amazing Rally Weekend!
Suzanne Keane has some tips to make sure you get the best out of Rally Weekends 1. Buy a good map or Rally Programme – We may all have sat-navs and maps on our phones these days but you can’t always guarantee signal on your smartphone (never mind 3G) and GPS isn’t 100% cloudproof! 2. No Hot-Pants or Heels – Leave them at home! A warm pair of boots (or wellies) that you don’t mind getting dirty and a...
