Motoring

Ready to get out on the roads? With UK pass rates above 70% for those under 50 , there’s a good chance you’ll get through your motorbike practical test with flying colours. However, if you’re feeling nervous or could do with a little bit more advice, we’re here to help.

In this guide we’ll cover some solid tactics to help you pass, but we’ll also find out the mistakes made most often during the test so you can learn to avoid them.

First steps

All motorbike and moped riders must complete the compulsory basic training (CBT) practical skills course and pass your...

Electric cars are becoming a fact of life in the UK, as production of fully-electric vehicles (fEVs) has skyrocketed alongside innovation in recent years. Their increased prevalence and affordability have made them a popular new option for people in the market for a new car – and, thanks to new government legislation banning the sale of new petroleum-fuelled cars , they are set to be the only option! As they continue to populate the UK’s roads, here is an opportunity to learn a little more about this seemingly new form of transport, with these facts you may not have heard before. The...

A leading insurance comparison firm is revealing the top winter driving hacks that could help motorists avoid higher premiums and retain those all-important No Claims Bonuses.

Quotezone.co.uk says many motorists overlook the winter conditions and can make unnecessary mistakes that will hit them hard in the pocket.

The firm, one of the UK’s leading car insurance comparison websites, says even minor adjustments in behaviour could save hundreds of pounds. Here they lay out some of the pitfalls motorists can find themselves in this winter:

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Every year, thousands of cars fail their MOTs not for serious deficiencies but for simple things that most owners would be able to sort out themselves if only they had realised there was a potential issue. What checks on your car should you be making to ensure that it will not fail its MOT when you next book it in for one? Read on to find out. Suspension

Most motorists will not be able to repair their car's suspension but detecting a problem is not hard. If you find the ride has become stiff or the car has dropped from its usual position, then get it checked by professionals...