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Why renting a car is a far greener option than owning a car
It is becoming ever more apparent that renting a car is the ideal ‘green option’ for the environmentally conscious motorist, and for far more reasons than you may imagine. There seems to be a definite shelf life for the modern car and mass ownership means that more...
Protecting the Investment You Have Made in Your Classic Car
Purchasing or restoring a classic car, truck or other vehicle can be the chance of a lifetime, one that will allow owners access to the vehicle of their dreams. Ensuring that your time, expenses and efforts are as secure as possible is never a concern that should be...
Car hire customers urged to check small print
Researchers from the Consumer association Which? have struck a blow against car hire firms over what they describe as "sneaky charges". The team examined 10 websites of car hire companies operating in Spain and found that many are confusing their customers over...
UK Government to go head on with Motorway services to help slash fuel prices
The UK government is working on proposals that could help reduce the inflated fuel prices charged by the network of Motorway services. Under the proposals, fuel prices would have to be visible on the motorway, rather than just when drivers reach the forecourt. This...
Between Necessity and Vanity – Luxury Car Use in the UK and Middle East
Hammy acting, mirror glasses and excessively tight denim — that’s 70s and 80s TV police series for you. As a result, often the cars stole the show. Of course, Magnum P.I., Starsky and Hutch and others could never have caught villains in clapped-out bangers, but they...
Five Signs You May Be Paying Too Much for your Car Insurance
It is common to hear people from our fair land complaining about the high cost of various goods and services. After all, few people enjoy spending their hard-earned money. However, how do you know when you are really paying too much for an item? UK car insurance is a...
Two Reasons to Buy Eco-Friendly Car Insurance
If you are like most drivers in the United Kingdom, you may purchase car insurance because you are legally required to do so. However, not all insurance policies are the same. You may be aware that there are different types of cover available, such as 3rd party and...
Shell Eco-marathon America 2013 winners achieve 3,587 MPG
This years all American Shell Eco marathon has come to and end with the winners achieving a mighty impressive 3,587 from the allotted gallon of fuel. Taking the crown was the team from Quebec's Université Laval in the gasoline prototype category. The result marked a...
Advertising Standards Authority takes issue with Audi’s MPG claims
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Audi-maker Volkswagen change the way they advertise fuel consumption figures to show that MPG figures might not match the results of "real" driving by its customers. The damning slap down of the VW group's...
Relief for motorists as fuel duty rise is axed
This years budget heralded some welcome news for motorists as the Chancellor announced that the planned duty rise for the autumn would be scrapped. The rise would have put an extra 3p a litre on top the price of petrol and diesel at the pumps. The government has...