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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The average repair bill stands at £115.
By
James Fossdyke
24 March 2020
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
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
Manchester and London round out the top three.
By
James Fossdyke
03 February 2020
Safety
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
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
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
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
Research also shows a fifth of us admit to texting while driving.
By
James Fossdyke
02 August 2019
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