Car Safety Archives

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MOT test every two years branded ‘irresponsible’ by experts

John Redfern - May 10, 2022 0

Fleet managers and motor industry experts have strongly rejected the government's idea of doubling the MOT test interval to every two years.

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Majority of drivers think car headlights are too bright

John Redfern - March 12, 2022 0

Research by the RAC finds 88 percent of UK drivers get dazzled by bright headlights on the road – and some have stopped driving at night.

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1 in 5 motorists IGNORE dashboard warning lights

John Redfern - December 1, 2021 0

In the run-up to Christmas, new research estimates that 117 million car dashboard warning lights are illuminated in the UK right now.

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Less than 1 in 2 know how to safely transport their dog

John Redfern - August 6, 2021 0

The lockdown pet ownership boom has seen Halfords appoint a specialist advisor to help drivers pick canine travel equipment.

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Dacia Sandero scores just TWO STARS in Euro NCAP crash test

Daniel Puddicombe - April 14, 2021 0

A poor performance by the Dacia Sandero could see the budget-priced supermini stripped of its ‘Car of the Year’ title.

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Exclusive: police data reveals biggest causes of road accidents

John Redfern - November 23, 2020 0

Using data taken from police reports, Motoring Research has investigated which factors contribute the most to UK road accidents.

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Women are 47 percent more likely to be seriously injured in a crash

Ethan Jupp - March 10, 2020 0

Following International Women’s Day, one area of inequality highlighted is car safety. Statistics show women have a higher risk of being seriously injured.

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New cameras catch 100,000 drivers using phones

Ethan Jupp - September 23, 2019 0

After a successful trial, new cameras designed to catch drivers using hand-held mobile phones will be permanently installed for the first time

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France abandons ‘controversial’ breathalyser law for drivers

Ethan Jupp - September 18, 2019 0

France is repealing its law that all drivers must carry a disposable breathalyser kit in their car. Being caught previously meant an €11 fine.

Used Cars

These are the safest used cars for young families

Ethan Jupp - July 30, 2018 0

What is the safest used car you can buy as a new parent? Co-op Insurance, in association with Thatcham Research, reveals the safest used cars for young families based on a specific set of criteria.