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Motorists warned to brace for bank holiday chaos as drivers plan 18m getaway trips
Wednesday 20th August 2025
This coming August bank holiday is expected to bring chaos on the roads as drivers in England and Wales enjoy the last long weekend before Christmas. Almost 18 million leisure journeys are expected to take place by car across the bank holiday, with major routes to coastal regions set to… Read more
UK vehicle production remains in decline
Thursday 24th July 2025
UK car and van production has declined by 12% in the first half of the year, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It’s the worst performance, outside of the Covid pandemic, since 1953. A total of 417,232 new vehicles were built in the UK,… Read more
Ignoring unusual car sounds adds £400 to repair costs
Friday 18th July 2025
A new study by Autotrader has revealed that most drivers fail to identify the unusual car sounds caused by even the most common faults. The study found that misdiagnosing unusual noises under the bonnet or ignoring them can lead to unnecessary repair costs of more than £400. Autotrader asked 2,000 UK drivers to listen… Read more
Fleets urged to back calls for UK to match EU hydrogen plans
Monday 16th June 2025
Fleets are being called on to back calls for the UK government to match EU targets on hydrogen filling stations, amid warnings of “an almost complete absence of infrastructure”. FleetCheck pointed to last week’s announcement by BMW at its hydrogen summit that it won’t bring its new fuel cell model to… Read more
Pothole-related repair bills still rising
Monday 9th June 2025
New research by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that pothole-related repair bills are continuing to increase, with the average cost now up to £320. Its latest survey of 1,855 members found that five per cent of drivers had spent more than £1,000 on repairs to damaged tyres, suspension, and steering in the last 12 months. More… Read more
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