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Safety UK: Drivers are avoiding former hard shoulders on smart motorways

UK: Drivers are avoiding former hard shoulders on smart motorways

Study shows three in four will avoid using the left-hand lane on all-lane-running motorways.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2022
Industry UK: Pandemic sees increase in fly-tipping of used car tyres

UK: Pandemic sees increase in fly-tipping of used car tyres

The number of fly-tipping incidents rose significantly in the north-west of England.
By James Fossdyke 23 December 2021
Industry Study shows half UK drivers have been affected by fuel shortages

Study shows half UK drivers have been affected by fuel shortages

Problems have been greatest in London and the south-east of England.
By James Fossdyke 08 October 2021
Green Study reveals rise in drivers expecting their next car to be electric

Study reveals rise in drivers expecting their next car to be electric

The number has risen by almost a third.
By James Fossdyke 02 August 2021
Industry UK: Almost 280,000 cars taken off the road during the coronavirus pandemic

UK: Almost 280,000 cars taken off the road during the coronavirus pandemic

Kwik Fit's analysis of government figures show 277,859 cars were put on Statutory Off Road Notices.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2021
Industry Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

The Kwik Fit research draws on data from the DVSA.
By James Fossdyke 26 April 2021
Safety Threefold rise in drivers missing MoT expiry by three weeks or more

Threefold rise in drivers missing MoT expiry by three weeks or more

Figures from Kwik Fit show drivers are forgetting their MoTs are due during this lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 25 March 2021
Green Only one in twelve Brits plan to switch to an EV

Only one in twelve Brits plan to switch to an EV

The impending ban on ICE cars isn't swaying people it seems.
By Dominik Wilde 17 November 2020
Millions of Brits give their car a second chance after deciding to sell

Millions of Brits give their car a second chance after deciding to sell

Study suggests drivers are changing their minds about selling cars when they've paid for repairs.
By James Fossdyke 09 November 2020
Official Top 10 reasons UK drivers are not considering an EV for their next vehicle

Top 10 reasons UK drivers are not considering an EV for their next vehicle

Lack of suitable charging points and range anxiety continue to be the biggest turn-offs for the EV revolution.
By Dominik Wilde 09 October 2020
Safety 4.3 million risk driving illegally this autumn

4.3 million risk driving illegally this autumn

It's all down to the six-month MoT extensions doled out during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2020
Lifestyle Traffic predicted as estimated 13m Brits holiday in the UK this summer

Traffic predicted as estimated 13m Brits holiday in the UK this summer

Study suggests jams will be a by-product of an increase in staycations.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Safety Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

The move has been welcomed by motoring organisations and maintenance firms.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
Safety One million unsafe vehicles could hit the roads as lockdown is eased

One million unsafe vehicles could hit the roads as lockdown is eased

Research from Kwik Fit suggests many cars will be driven that would not pass an MOT.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2020
Kwik Fit will give away tyres to more than 60 frontline workers

Kwik Fit will give away tyres to more than 60 frontline workers

It's part of a campaign to "recognise community heroes".
By James Fossdyke 30 April 2020
Potholes now cost motorists £1.25bn a year in car repairs

Potholes now cost motorists £1.25bn a year in car repairs

The average repair bill stands at £115.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2020
Mobile tyre-fitting appointments spike as drivers self-isolate

Mobile tyre-fitting appointments spike as drivers self-isolate

Kwik Fit is upping its stock levels to meet demand.
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2020
Safety More than 11 million drivers have forgotten to MOT their car on time

More than 11 million drivers have forgotten to MOT their car on time

An estimated 11.6 million of us got to the test centre late.
By James Fossdyke 27 February 2020
Birmingham is the UK's most expensive place to run a car, study claims

Birmingham is the UK's most expensive place to run a car, study claims

Manchester and London round out the top three.
By James Fossdyke 03 February 2020
Safety Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Speed awareness courses work, new research suggests

Re-offending rates fall slightly after drivers take the remedial courses.
By James Fossdyke 21 November 2019
Safety Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance

Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance

But figures suggest the number of offenders is falling.
By James Fossdyke 07 November 2019
Safety Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Kwik Fit says its study's findings are "alarming" and show there's "work to do" on tyre safety.
By James Fossdyke 16 October 2019
Safety More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

Drivers give the hard shoulder the snub even when it's open to traffic
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2019
Safety Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Research also shows a fifth of us admit to texting while driving.
By James Fossdyke 02 August 2019
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