by Matthew Wiseman | Feb 8, 2022 | Driving Tips
Shorter days and colder temperatures, not to mention heavy rain, snow, ice, fog and low sun. Is it any wonder that driving in winter is more hazardous? However, while you can’t predict the weather, you can take sensible steps to improve safety on the road, from...
by Matthew Wiseman | Feb 1, 2022 | Driving Tips
How can you keep the amount you pay for petrol or diesel to a minimum? Try these tips: Drive efficiently. This is the best way to save money on fuel, and you can read our guide to saving fuel for more tips. Get to know the filling stations close to where you live and...
by Matthew Wiseman | Jan 29, 2022 | Driving Tips
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code from 29 January 2022 to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses. Here are 8 of the changes that you need to know about. 1. Hierarchy of road users The introduction section...
by Trust My Garage | Feb 4, 2021 | Blog, Driving Tips, Going Green
As of May 20th 2018 the MOT test for vehicles in the UK changed – but what does that mean when it comes to emissions? What are emissions? The Department for Transport (DfT) states that emissions are pollutants created by petrol, diesel and alternatively-fuelled...
by Matthew Wiseman | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog, Car Care, Driving Tips
Advanced Driver Assist Systems, otherwise known as ADAS are fitted to the majority of vehicles manufactured since 2016. They are designed to assist the driver and minimize human error while driving thus improving road safety and reducing accidents and injuries. ADAS...
by Matthew Wiseman | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog, Car Care, Driving Tips, Tyre Facts
As the tyres are the only part of your vehicle that grips the road, the depth of tread on them is very important for the safety of your vehicle. Tyre wear (the depth of tread) signals the health of your tyre. Driving with low tread depth increases the potential for...
