Category Archives: Driving tips
Police hires ‘Guardian Angel’ to stop speeding drivers
Police in Fribourg, Switzerland, have taken a novel approach to road safety, with its very own ‘guardian angel’ to encourage drivers to slow down on the town’s roads. The actor – who is dressed all in white with a rather … Continue reading
Filed under Driving, Driving tips, Safety and security, TV adverts, Uncategorized
Have you been in a “crash for cash” accident?
Drivers are being warned about a rise in ‘crash for cash’ accidents. Criminals are believed to make £350 million per year from the scams by tricking drivers into crashing into them, then making an insurance claim. Have you been a … Continue reading
Filed under Driving, Driving tips, Law, Topics
Will automatic braking make drivers lazy?
Volvo is introducing a new safety system which automatically brakes when a pedestrian walks out in front of the car. Known as ‘Pedestrian Protection’, the new technology will feature in the Volvo S60 when it goes on sale next year.
Filed under Driving, Driving tips, Learning to drive, News, S60, Safety and security, Topics, Volvo
Essential sweets and games for long journeys
The August bank holiday weekend is expected to see the most amount of traffic on UK roads. Thousands of drivers are heading to music festivals and going on holiday – but what do you do to keep the passengers entertained?
Filed under Advice, car, Cars, Driving tips, Video games
Police breaking into cars: a good idea?
Police in Richmond are breaking into drivers’ unlocked cars as part of a new scheme to help reduce crime. Officers are on the lookout for cars which are unlocked, have open windows or doors left ajar.
Filed under car, Car crime, Cars, Driving tips, Law, Safety and security, Topics
Car jargon busted
We’ve just produced the Auto Trader A-Z of motoring: a list of car terms, common phrases and motoring acronyms. Is there any confusing car jargon we’ve missed? Let us know what we should add to our dictionary of car terms.
Filed under Advice, Auto Trader, car, Cars, Driving, Driving tips, Random stuff, Topics
Clamping laws tighten up: good news for car owners?
Cowboy wheel clampers with “sky-high” charges face a crackdown under new proposals announced by the Government. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith plans to set up an appeals process for motorists who feel they’ve been unfairly treated, and to ensure all clamping … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Auto Trader, car, Cars, Driving tips
Auto Trader’s hottest news, car reviews and articles in January
Top review: Volkswagen Golf (MK VI) Top story: Kahn Cosworth Range Rover Top feature: Celebrity Motoring Disasters
Filed under Alfa Romeo, Auto Trader, bugatti, C30, Cars, Celebrities, Corsa VXR-R, credit crunch, Driving tips, Ford, Golf, GT-R, iQ, jeremy clarkson, Ka, Lewis Hamilton, mclaren, Michael Schumacher, Mini, Mito, Nissan, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagon, Volvo
How one Auto Trader reader saved £175 on his insurance bill
Some UK insurers have warned car insurance premiums could rise by 20 per cent this year, according to a report by The Daily Mail. We found one motorist who was paying £404 for his car insurance, and helped him cut … Continue reading
Filed under Advice, Budget, car, car insurance, Cars, Driving tips, Insurance, Internet
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