Driving could arguably be one of the most dangerous parts of an employee’s job. Driving requires high levels of concentration, often for extended periods of time. Most drivers understand the risks of things such as driving while under the influence of alcohol but fail to see the risks presented by distractions. A study undertaken by… Read more »
Driving habits; let’s face it we all have them and some are more dangerous than others. We have listed nine bad driving habits that the average motorist displays in an attempt to help drivers prolong the life of their vehicle and in some cases make sure they are in compliance with the law. Putting the… Read more »
Breakdown cover is included in our full maintenance contracts. By choosing to partner with the AA we are able to deliver a uniform experience for all of our customers, regardless of make and age of the vehicle. Because of this, we do not utilise any manufacturers ‘free’ roadside assistance. AA cover includes; home breakdowns, onward… Read more »
The Motor Insurance Database (MID) is the centralised information system for all insured vehicles in the UK and is designed to allow the DVLA, Police and insurers to monitor and enforce motor insurance laws. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) are responsible for developing and operating this database. The current UK Regulations of 2003 state that… Read more »
With an ever-growing range of cars out on the road, each with their own tyre specification, garages and even tyre specialist garages are unable to stock every make and model of tyre to cover all eventualities. This means, when you take your car to your nearest tyre centre for new tyres, they are not guaranteed… Read more »
Today is the second annual, National Pothole Day. Coordinated by Street Repairs, they have dedicated a whole day to potholes in the hope of raising awareness about the condition of Britain’s roads and invite you to join them in reporting any defects you find on your local roads. Street Repairs provide a free online service… Read more »
If you’re considering adding electric powered vehicles to your fleet then you have until the end of February to qualify for the £5,000 grant. From March 2016 the current low emission vehicles grant of £5,000 is being replaced by a three tier category model. The new scheme will see all Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) placed… Read more »
As an employer it is your duty to ensure that everyone driving for work is qualified to do so. Since the discontinuation of the counterpart paper driver licence, all employee driver licence checks will now be carried out electronically. The DVLA has set up a free online service which allows employers to manually carry out… Read more »