An estimated 1m motorists will find themselves in need of roadside assistance in the winter months between December and February. Breakdown cover provider ETA analysed the records of 800,000 customers and found that over the same period last year, one car in Britain broke down every 7 seconds day and night. Cars are most likely to break down in the cold…
The merest hint of mist at this time of year is enough for motorists to switch on that most irritating of Christmastime lights – the rear fog lamp. In theory fog lamps make perfect sense. In practice they appear flawed for the following reasons: There are no regulations to stipulate that a fog lamp must be a single light positioned…
Owners of caravans have cause to celebrate after a recent poll by an insurance company showed they are no longer the most hated road users. After holding on to the dubious title for several years, they have been dislodged by tractor drivers. Cyclists were disliked less than caravanners, Sunday drivers and learners. A spokesperson for the ETA, said: “These polls…
It’s not just people who can feel flat following Christmas and New Year festivities; the sub-zero temperatures predicted for early next year mean a higher-than-average number of car batteries will fail on Wednesday 2nd January – the first day back to work. If a car has been standing idle in the cold while its owners have been partying over Christmas…
With the average value of London property a staggering £859 per square foot, what better way of expanding your home, making your neighbours envious and reducing your emissions than erecting a Porsche 911-shaped tent in your street? The tents are smaller, but far better value than a loft conversion for those needing additional space. With a footprint of 80 square…
