Being distracted while you’re driving can be fatal. As Institute of Advanced Motorists chief executive Simon Best recently said: “Being distracted can have serious consequences, it could mean that you’re less likely to see that cyclist or child running out […]
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7 amazing facts about the UK car market
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Diesel Hatchback 2.2 SD4 Pure 5DR from FVL The UK is one of the world’s top ten car markets. As well as manufacturing almost 2 million cars a year, car lease and contract hire drivers […]
Revealed: Europe’s best selling electric car in 2013
If you’re looking for an efficient, environmentally friendly car to drive on a car lease or contract hire agreement, you’ve probably considered an electric vehicle. With more and more manufacturers launching electric models, choosing the right car is increasingly tricky. […]
Can we really trust car dealers for service and repairs?
If you drive a car on a contract hire or car lease agreement you may well have a servicing and repair plan built into your contract. This provides fixed price servicing and gives you the peace of mind that your […]
Can you remember your last car journey?
Are you easily distracted while you’re driving? New research has found that one in ten motorists admitted to driving on ‘autopilot’, meaning they are unable to remember all of the car journey that they have just taken. The poll also […]
The shocking truth about your concentration levels while driving
Do you concentrate when you’re driving? If you ever daydream or don’t pay full attention to the road while you’re behind the wheel then you’re not alone. New research has found that less than two thirds of motorists concentrate when […]
How to cut the cost of your car insurance
Whether you own your car or you drive it under a car leasing or contract hire agreement, your insurance is likely to be one of your biggest motoring costs. Over recent years the cost of insuring your car has risen […]
Higher speed limits proven to be safer on Danish roads
Over recent years it has been common for speed limits in parts of the UK to be reduced. 20mph limits are now commonplace in urban areas while certain stretches of motorway have also seen their speed limits fall. While road […]
Why a sandwich in your car could be potentially fatal
Do you eat while you’re driving? If you do, you are not alone. A new survey has found that almost two thirds of drivers admit to eating at the wheel, an activity that is distracting and could cause a serious […]
Revealed: The new car colour that smart people choose
If you’re thinking of buying a new car using contract hire, car leasing or hire purchase, what colour vehicle would you choose? In the past, the majority of drivers have considered black or silver cars but now research from a […]
How to get a great deal on a new car
If you’re thinking of driving a new car in 2014, you’re not alone. Over 2 million new cars are expected to be purchased in the UK this year, and new figures show that almost three quarters of the cars bought […]
Cheap car leasing deals boost motor market
Over the last few years, new car sales in the UK have been growing steadily. New car sales rose by 11 per cent in 2013, with almost 2.3 million new cars being registered. There have been lots of reasons for […]
‘Stealth’ cameras set to catch speeding drivers on UK motorways
If you exceed the speed limit on the motorway, then new speed cameras could be set to catch you red handed. New cameras are to be installed along hundreds of miles of motorway for the first time with the aim […]
How banning smoking in your car could save you money
A Labour proposal to ban smoking in cars carrying children is due to have a free vote in the House of Commons later today. MPs are set to have a free vote on the issue, which would make it an […]