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Love it or loath it, the drive home for Christmas is a necessary tradition for many. But amid the excitement of getting in the car and being able to legitimately sing Jingle Bells at the top of your voice for the next few hours, there’s a chance you might forget some things… So, here’s a few reminders before you leave your regular residence to travel home for Christmas: Get a winter check on your car before you go, particularly if you’ve got a long dark journey ahead. You can then sort out any issues and head off knowing that your tyres are ok and your anti-freeze is topped up Don’t forget to pack your presents! You know how you decided to be organised and buy some presents back in November? Well do remember to bring them with you Before you leave your house do a quick check that you aren’t leaving any milk or other food to rot away until you return (never a nice homecoming) And make sure you turn the lights off before you go so that you don’t waste electricity. You might howev...

Love it or loath it, the drive home for Christmas is a necessary tradition for many. But amid the excitement of getting in the car and being able to legitimately sing Jingle Bells at the top of your voice for the next few hours, there’s a chance you might forget some things… So, here’s a few reminders before you leave your regular residence to travel home for Christmas: • Get a winter check on your car before you go, particularly if you’ve got a long dark journey ahead. You can then sort out any issues and head off knowing that your tyres are ok and your anti-freeze is topped up • Don’t forget to pack your presents! You know how you decided to be organised and buy some presents back in November? Well do remember to bring them with you • Before you leave your house do a quick check that you aren’t leaving any milk or other food to rot away until you return (never a nice homecoming) • And make sure you turn the lights off before you go so that you don’t waste electricity. You might howev...

Thinking of a van for a Christmas Present? Then it might help to know which vans came up trumps in the recent What Van Awards… After a nail biting wait, finalists were announced this week, and here are the headlines: It was a new kid on the block that took the spotlight, with the recently released VW Crafter being crowned the 2018 Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year as well as Large Van of the Year. The new model is said to have been created after consultation with 900 customers to find out exactly what they wanted from a van and the way it operated. Perhaps this is why is was described as ‘the most significant new model to arrive on the UK market during the past 12 months.’ If you’re looking for a smaller van then look no further than the Small Van of the Year, the Ford Transit Courier. Or it’s specifically a light van that you’re after, the Fiat Professional Doblo Cargo won in this category for the third year in a row with its key points being that it has “enduring appeal, quality a...

WINTER IS HERE! It really is Narnia across the Isle at the moment. Prepare yourselves for your journey as best you can. Here's a reminder of what to stock up on for your journeys in cold weather. 7 essentials to carry in your vehicle this winter: - Snow socks, the thicker & longer the better! - Travel charger. Portable - remember the leads & to pre-charge. - Wool blanket / Hand warmers. - Food & Drink (carry a flask of hot water for tea/coffee/noodles, soup). - LED Flash / torch - with spare batteries. - Shovel - LARGE. - Windshield de-icer Staples are: first-aid supplies, jumper cables, gloves, a flashlight, duct tape and a tow strap. Check on the latest travel information, before setting off on your travels. The best places for this is with local police forces on twitter who often regularly update their information, the Met Office and the AA website. -  Met Office Link  -  Twitter List of 'most' UK localised Police Forces - see 'Members section'  - AA ...

Christmas is fast approaching and with many people perplexed as to what to get their late teen and early-20-something family members, we thought we’d give you a few ideas on potential fun and practical presents, that would be perfect for a young driver.   A Black Box Insurance prices are higher than ever, and this is especially apparent for young drivers, with some having to annually pay upwards of £6,000. An effective way to bring the price of insurance dramatically down is with the introduction of a black box. It gives young drivers the opportunity to prove their ability to drive safely, and thus reducing their premiums by as much as £500. Scissor Jack and Wrench Almost everyone at some point in their life falls victim to car related issues, however young drivers in particular are historically known for having cars that break down more regularly. One of the most common problems a young driver might face, is a punctured tyre. However, with a scissor jack, wrench and some careful r...

On December 4 th , 2017 the Government will be introducing the new driving test, with various changes being made to adapted to the modern UK driving environment. To help you avoid coming unstuck for any upcoming driving tests, that you or a family member might be taking, here is everything you need to know about the new driving test.   The ‘independent driving’ section of the test will be increased from 10 minutes, to 20 With the average driving test taking approximately 40 minutes, the changes now mean that up to half of the test will involve the examinee having to navigate their way around UK roads without turn-by-turn directions. The increase in the time for the ‘independent driving’ section, is an attempt to more thoroughly examine the driver’s ability to safely navigate on higher speed roads. This is in an effort to combat accidents involving inexperienced drivers on high-speed or rural roads, with a substantial 3,850 of these incidents being reported in 2016 alone. Sat-Navs A...

Honda promises Electronic Vehicles (EV's), that charge in 15 minutes by 2022. Currently most 30 minute charges, re-charge to about 80%. Drivers seeking to transition to an EV will be pleased of the governments vast investment into strengthening the provisions of electric charge points across the UK. In order to meet a faster charge duration, Honda are looking to create a new battery collaboration. They hope faster charging and longer driving ranges will make the EV market more appealing and accessible to mass market. I wonder how many other manufacturers will heed the faster re-charge race and have faster charge times in future? It certainly seems the EV market will be fast expanding in the next seven years, past 2022 towards other 2025 targets. View the Low Cost Vans Electric Hybrid Range here:  http://www.lowcostvans.co.uk/electric-vans.aspx Ref:  Shane McGlaun.Slash Gear.