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Drivers face fines and licence point penalties if they fail to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) of seven changes. Drivers may even be prosecuted if they get into an accident after failing to declare pertinent changes. The repercussions of not declaring essential facts as the registered car keeper have been described by […] The post 7 changes drivers must report to DVLA or face penalties appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

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Greater London has been named as the biggest hotspot for motorbike thefts in the UK, with a ratio of approximately 8.5 thefts for every 1,000 registered bikes in 2022. This suggests that the capital is one of the least safe places to own a bike. Nottinghamshire and the West Midlands complete the top three biggest […] The post Revealed: The UK’s biggest motorbike theft hotspots – are you at risk? appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

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Being issued a parking fine is an unwelcome surprise accompanied by unexpected costs. It’s easy to be caught off-guard by parking restrictions; 45% of new drivers are not even aware of parking charges prior to owning a car. Uswitch car insurance recently conducted research to identify the areas of the UK where the most parking […] The post Parking fine hotspots: where in the UK are you most at risk of being fined? appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

While many might already have an eye on their next car, upgrading your motor is not a financial decision to be taken lightly. In fact, according to search data analysed by Bristol Street Motors, some Brits are uncertain about making the change, with searches for ‘should I get a new car’ up by 25% over […] The post Automotive experts reveal the top 5 signs you need a new car appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

New research has revealed that the M6 is the UK’s most expensive toll road, demanding £8.90 per use—a notable £2.20 surge since 2020. The study, conducted by car leasing company Hippo Leasing, not only identifies the nation’s most and least expensive toll roads and their price hikes since 2020 but also reveals the financial impact […] The post The UK’s most and least expensive toll roads appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

This week sees a big shift that will affect every driver in the UK when their car is being MOT’d. Every year once the car turns three years old, the DVSA system requires a thorough mechanical check of the complete vehicle. But as of April 29, they implemented a significant new change that will completely […] The post MOT test changes come into effect appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more

Energy efficiency has quickly become one of the top priorities for those working on UK highways — and for good reason. Transport accounts for over a third of CO2 emissions, with most of this alarming figure attributed to road vehicles like cars and buses. That’s because they consume far more fossil fuels than lorries and […] The post UK highways: are they on the road to energy efficiency? appeared first on Driving Instructors Association ..read more