Drivers need to be properly rested before setting off on long journeys, says breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. The warning comes as families make plans for bank holiday weekend getaways that could involve road journeys of several hundred miles. Being tired when you’re driving raises the risk of a collision, because you’re...
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Lift the bonnet on your Easter break: check your car before you go.
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to ensure they and their cars are well prepared before embarking on long road journeys this Easter. Millions of vehicles are expected to pour onto the road network over the course of the four-day holiday, so planning journeys and making basic vehicle checks will really...
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Plea to give gritters space and time amid cold snap
National Highways is appealing to motorists to give gritters space and time after several were hit on the network last winter. Five National Highways gritters were struck by other vehicles while they were out and about spreading salt last winter. It compares to just one incident the year before and left each of the vehicles...
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Over three-quarters of British car buyers report getting a good deal
Over three-quarters (80%) of Brits say they got a good or great deal on their used car purchase despite continued elevated pricing, with the average used car listing price of £19,254 hovering 37% above pre-pandemic levels. The survey of over 1,500 recent car buyers and sellers in the UK commissioned by CarGurus, the leading online automotive marketplace to...
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EV drivers can charge up and save money from 1st October
With reduced home electricity price tariffs from next month, EV drivers will be able to charge up for less, says Ohme, the UK’s fastest growing dynamic smart charging company. However, EV drivers could make even greater savings by switching to a smart EV tariff and taking advantage of Ohme’s unique software technology. Ohme is the...
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Keeping cool on the road: CarGurus shares top tips for driving in hot weather
With barometers set to reach high levels this week, basic preparation and checks can help motorists reduce the risk of mechanical breakdowns, and maximise passenger comfort. “Preparation is essential as hot weather puts more strain on vehicles and their occupants. Breaking down during a heatwave can be dangerous, particularly for more vulnerable road users such...
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Step up to the school run: keep kids safe, says GEM
BREAKDOWN AND road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging parents and children to make safety their number one priority on journeys to and from school. The new school year begins this week in England and Wales. GEM says it’s vital that everyone – from toddler to senior citizen – is aware of the risks that...
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Pay and dismay: GEM members fight cash-only parking options
GEM Motoring Assist, the road safety and breakdown organisation, is urging councils across the UK to ensure they continue to allow cash payments for parking. The call follows a raft of letters and emails from GEM members concerned that they will be forced to download smartphone parking apps as traditional pay-and-display options disappear. Particular areas...
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Blowing hot air – five air conditioning myths and top tips on how to keep cool this summer
According to UK Health Security Agency data, the hottest years on record have all occurred since 2002, with temperatures soaring to more than 40 degrees Celsius for the first time in 2022, and the number of heat-related deaths per year expected to triple by 2050. With exceedingly high temperatures already recorded in June 2023, motorists should...
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Learn your lines and save yourself a penalty, says GEM
Knowing your road lines and what they mean could help you avoid an unwelcome penalty ticket and even points on your licence, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. GEM has assembled a line-by-line guide to staying safe, designed to reduce risk and help drivers steer clear of trouble with the police and...