Winter is an excellent time of the year if you’re someone who enjoys the cold. However, it’s not the best season for the millions of people out there who drive every day. All that frosty weather can make car maintenance a real nightmare, and that’s without mentioning the more dangerous conditions on the road.
Of course, provided you take the right steps, these colder months don’t...
As the winter season approaches, many Irish drivers are concerned that snow-ice weather warnings could invalidate their car insurance. These weather warnings usually fit into three categories: yellow, orange, and red warnings.
Meteorologist Siobhán Ryan explains that “a status yellow weather alert is given to warn those at risk from certain weather because of their location and/or...
When looking to get a new car for yourself, buying it pre-owned and previously used is a good option to at least consider, due to the vast number of benefits and advantages it has. Buying used doesn’t mean that you’re picking up a piece of junk, as there are many great second-hand dealerships that are selling fairly modern cars for good prices, making the used car market a fertile and varied...
If you are looking to buy a new car in 2021 then your timing is perfect because it looks set to be a fantastic year for the auto industry after such a strange year in 2020. There are a handful of highly anticipated car releases scheduled for 2021 which every motorist looking for a new car should be aware of.
New research by compare the market .com reveals the top reasons why some Brits who can’t drive never learnt and if they will ever take lessons in the future.
The top five reasons why people who can’t drive never learnt to do so are:
The cost of lessons/licences is too high (31%)
I can’t afford to buy a car and the extras e.g. insurance, MOT (31%)
Have you ever given much thought to your choice of car colour? Perhaps you want something understated - or prefer bold shades that stand out in crowded car parks. But from resale value to road safety and crime, research shows that car colour can influence much more than mere aesthetics.
Black cars are currently most common on UK roads according to DVLA statistics , while white car...
In a bid to slash the UK’s carbon emissions, Boris Johnson has unveiled a £12 billion 10-point plan, which involves the banning of petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
Raising concerns on whether the UK is ready for the rapid switch, experts around the country are questioning whether manufacturers will be able to supply enough vehicles to meet the demand, and whether there will be...
As the winter nights draw in and UK roads are blasted by rain, sleet and snow, many drivers will start to panic.
To help motorists stay safe on the roads and ensure their insurance is valid, here at Uswitch we've debunked 10 winter driving myths to set the record straight.
Uswitch car insurance expert, Florence Codjoe, said: “Drivers often feel less confident during the...
With Google being a go-to for popular driving questions, it’s no surprise that terms like ‘Can I legally drive in wellies?’ and ‘How can I remove ice from my windscreen?’ receive a lot of search volume during winter months.
To help motorists stay safe on the roads and ensure their insurance is valid, here at Uswitch we've debunked 9 winter driving myths to set the record straight....
Getting a new car is one of those big moments in life that requires a lot of thought. There are many things to keep in mind when on the search for the perfect motor, from how it feels to drive to the styles and colours. As new car registrations continue to climb, it’s fair to say most of us know what matters to us already and what we like.
