Potholes blamed for nearly half of windscreen chips
New research from Autoglass has found that 44% of drivers in the UK who have found a chip or a crack in their windscreen in the past 12 months believe […]
road safety
Habits of angry drivers revealed
New research by the University of Warwick has identified characteristics of aggressive driving. In the first study to systematically identify aggressive driving behaviours, scientists measured the changes in driving that […]
Drug-driving trend on the rise
New data has revealed a 260% rise in drug-related driving casualties between 2012 and 2021. According to the Department for Transport (DfT), there were almost 2,500 casualties in relation to […]
Motorists against proposed MOT changes
UK motorists strongly support keeping the first MOT at three years, according to new research published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a Savanta poll of […]
Industry backs IMI stance on MOT extensions
As part of its response to the Department for Transport’s MOT Consultation, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that nearly nine in 10 members believe extending the […]
Quarter of drivers feel ‘unsafe’ on UK roads
A new study has found that more than a quarter of UK drivers do not feel safe on the road. According to Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance […]
Drivers cut costs with home repairs
More than a quarter of millennials would carry out their own vehicle repairs to save on costs rather than paying a professional garage. This is according to an eBay study, […]
Clutter leads to clatter for van drivers
Nearly half of van drivers in the UK have been involved in accidents due to distractions caused by clutter in their vehicles. According to Comparethemarket, a survey of more than […]
Councils not paying out for pothole damage
New research has revealed that councils in the UK are paying less than a third of pothole damage claims. Motoring experts LeaseCar has analysed the latest data to uncover which […]
IMI warns against MOT extension
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that extending the date of the first MOT will significantly increase road user risk. It conducted in-depth analysis of MOT data […]
Driving speeds down nearly a third
Average speeds in the UK were 30% down in 2022 compared to 2021. DVLA figures revealed that the number of speeding convictions in the ‘SP30’ category for 2022 were estimated […]
Auto Windscreens backs Brake
Auto Windscreens has become the latest organisation to become an official supporter of road safety charity, Brake. Brake is working to stop the tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries […]
