Including tyre pressure gauges with all new cars could result in a drop in motor insurance claims in the UK, it has been suggested. According to a motoring assistance firm, under-inflated or defective tyres significantly contribute to the number of deaths of driver's traffic collisions.
The chief executive explained: ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Drivers who do not regularly check their tyre pressure could be wasting £6 on every £50 fill up, motor insurance companies have warned.
There are also less tangible costs, with tyre life reduced by almost a third when they are run under-inflated.
"While the safety message surrounding driving with the...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Car safety checks are essential for reasons far more important than insurance premiums and payouts – they can also lessen the risk of an accident out on the road.
There have been a stream of road safety adverts on television recently, but none have highlighted the dangers of driving on damaged or under-maintaine...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many motorists choosing to take their cars abroad this summer do not know what to check for before they set out on their journey, a new report has revealed.
Although it may not seem neccessary, making regular checks on your car can decrease your chances of being in an accident abroad, as will as reduce your in...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Most motorists in the UK will admit to getting a service probably only once a year at the same time as the MOT and then really do nothing with their cars apart from top up the washer bottle. While this basic maintenance is still good it really is not enough to keep their cars in tip top condition. Ideally if time and ...
12:30 Wed 01st Feb 2012Find out how adventurous you are, where to go, how to ensure you get there safely and how to do it while having the most amount of fun. But before that make sure your car is ready for the experience of a lifetime.
A bit of TLC:
Before heading off on the journey of a lifetime you need to do some easy s...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010We all know that the tyres on our car are one of the most important components. They are the only contact we have with the road and if they are worn or damaged too much this can have a detrimental effect on our driving and may even cause us to have an accident. However, it seems that many of us are of the opinion that ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Millions of motorists fail to check their tyres, according to a study by the RAC Foundation.
Research by the RAC Foundation revealed that up to three million UK motorists admit to not checking the age and condition of their tyres - which could lead to road accidents and an increase in the cost of motor insurance bills...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many of us dream of taking to the open road on two wheels. The freedom of feeling like you are really in the landscape and not stuck in a metal box can be very tempting. However, as with all new vehicle purchases it is important to make sure a new motorbike is in top condition before you open her up on the highway.
Pe...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Hello again SABers, it s been a fairly quiet week in the world of sport, but there are a couple of things that have leapt to my attention as I ve been scouring the sports pages of this fair country of
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