New driving laws mean drivers who use their mobile phone could be fined £200 and get 6 points on their licence, with new drivers having their licence revoked. The law comes into force on 25th March 2022.
Road deaths fell during the pandemic, while vehicle thefts increased. Car insurance premiums remained low in 2021 though, with fewer car insurance claims the previous year.
Around 450,000 driving tests were cancelled during the pandemic as the DVSA struggled to fulfil demand for learners keen to get their licence.
Second-hand car sales went through the roof during the pandemic, and prices for used cars seem set to stay high. We look at where this trend has come from.
The average car mileage in the UK during the pandemic dropped by 70%, from 667 miles per month to 198 miles per month in October 2020.
New changes to the Highway Code finally came into force in the UK on 28th January.
From electric charging points in new buildings to local councils enforcing driving fines, 2022 will see a few different driving laws introduced on UK roads. As we enter the new year, it’s always helpful for motorists to stay on top of any new laws which come into play so as to avoid any mishaps on […]
Since the chaotic fuel crisis in September, the UK has struggled with higher-than-normal fuel prices. The RAC have said that filling the tank of a standard family car is costing drivers around £3.50 extra compared to November 2021. This is pretty expensive considering that in November, global oil prices dropped below US$70 per barrel. Oil […]
Data firm Cox Automotive have spoken out about a possible new normal for used car prices after the pandemic, one where we might never see used car prices drop to the levels they were before Covid emerged. The insight and strategy director for Cox Automotive Philip Nothard said, ‘We expect current market conditions to continue […]