The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, has upgraded its online Knowledge Base (TheMotorOmbudsman.org/knowledge-base) with the introduction of a new category on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has been designed to help consumers answer frequently asked queries on car ownership, vehicle maintenance and dispute resolution,
The current situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) is fast-moving, and this week's IAM RoadSmart tips have been written by Simon Bolingbroke from Chelmsford Advanced Motorists group offering advice on what the coronavirus pandemic means for cars and motorists.
The AA has partnered with London Ambulance Service to provide additional expert support to help the Service keep clinicians on the road responding to Londoners in need during the coronavirus epidemic.
The AA is launching a free breakdown service for NHS workers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Axon announced that, in the interest of public health, it is providing access to the full feature set of Axon Citizen and Axon Communities to police forces across England and Wales at no cost this year. This is being offered to every force that is not currently using the digital evidence platform.
The famous Martorell facility that produces the new SEAT Leon has been transformed to manufacture automated ventilators for local healthcare authorities to help battle the global pandemic, COVID-19.
Nissan dealer Chorley Group wants to thank NHS staff and care workers who are helping us in these incredibly difficult times by halving the cost of car repairs and servicing.
Theory tests are suspended for one month, and driving tests are suspended for up to 3 months due to coronavirus - but tests are available for critical workers.
As the latest group of businesses and premises shut their doors, vehicle rental branches across the UK are providing cars, vans, minibuses and trucks to ensure that key workers are mobile and essential services are maintained.
Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine.
Fixter, the UK’s first end-to-end online car maintenance service provider, today announces that it will offer ‘key workers’ a special discount on their car maintenance.
Aston Martin is today (24 March 2020)confirming the temporary suspension of all manufacturing operations at its UK plants in line with the latest UK Government instructions on the fight against COVID-19. The suspension will come into force at all sites simultaneously tonight.
New figures from the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) annual survey of councils show that 1.5 million potholes were filled in 2019/20, compared with 1.9 million in the previous 12 months. Getting all roads back into a "reasonable, steady state" would cost £11.14 billion and take 11 years.
Car owners are underpaying for their on-street residential parking space across London, according to a new report by think tank Centre for London. The report calls on councils to act more strategically with parking controls, promote alternatives to car ownership and use, and reallocate parking space to other uses that Londoners prioritise such as
Car owners are underpaying for their on-street residential parking space across London, according to a new report by think tank Centre for London. The report calls on councils to act more strategically with parking controls, promote alternatives to car ownership and use, and reallocate parking space to other uses that Londoners prioritise such as
Pavement parking has a detrimental effect on people’s lives. A vehicle partially or wholly parked on a pavement creates an obstruction for those with visual or mobility impairments and those who care for others. The risks include physical dangers as well as social isolation and loneliness for those who feel unable to leave home safely.
Previous analysis carried out by the organisation shows that the three main perceived barriers to EV ownership are; the purchase price of the car, the availability of public charging points and concerns about the distance a car can travel on a single charge (range anxiety). The AA believes that the Budget should be used to tackle these three issues
"This is looking like the biggest single daily drop in the oil price in 20 years. It should translate to some serious cuts at the pumps, particularly as the price of both petrol and diesel is still overpriced despite two rounds of cuts from the supermarkets last month.
"After such a sharp drop in the price of oil it's right that pump prices start falling, and quickly. We hope other retailers large and small follow Asda's lead by trimming their prices and delivering good value to UK drivers.
Six-in-10 UK drivers (59%) want the new Chancellor to bolster spending on the country's crumbling local road infrastructure at next week's Budget by ringfencing 2p from every litre of petrol and diesel sold without increasing duty rates, according to an RAC survey of 3,200 drivers.*
IAM RoadSmart is preparing for an electric future by developing a programme of electric vehicle 'training for trainers' days.
Reacting to the news that the Government's five-year road building plan could be subject to a legal challenge, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
Reacting to the news this morning that supermarkets are beginning to cut the prices of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said:
A new poll from the UK’s leading independent car retailer found 94 per cent of drivers would like to see the price per litre of petrol and diesel on motorways brought in line with the costs at pumps in surrounding areas. Some 1,415 people part in the poll on the Motorpoint website
Vehicles broken down in a live lane on the All Lane Running section of the M3 (J2-4a) have caused more than 945 hours of disruption over a two-year period*. The AA has consistently called for double the number of emergency refuge areas (ERA) which would reduce this problem.
