Some signals in life are easy to spot and resolve. Needing a recharge? Make that coffee a large one. Sending a voice note when you’re missing your family. Or pizza date with a mate who just needs a friend. But what about your car’s calls for attention? Think of the dashboard as a dive into its heart. The signs are usually there – it’s all about reading them right. Warning lights can vary from car to car. So, we’ve pulled together a quick guide to the basic ones – and the lowdown on what they may mean. Things could feel like they’ve lost their spark – because when your battery’s not charging i ..read more

Throughout the year, we might all look for ways to boost our energy levels. Whether it’s a cosy night in or an extra class at the gym, there are tons of different ways to recharge our batteries. Because when we feel run down, being left out in the cold, or unable to exercise could make things worse. But did you know that it can be the same for our cars? Yep, freezing temperatures and a lack of activity can affect them too. In fact, extreme cold (and hot) weather can impact car battery power, as can doing lots of short journeys (or no journeys at all). This is because the battery doesn’t get th ..read more

Three things in life that don’t get the recognition they deserve: Watching the sunset at your favourite festival That first bite of a drive-thru burger to break up your journey Car tyres for surviving months on the road So, that last one may not naturally spring to mind.  But think of it this way. Tyres are the only parts of our car in constant contact with the road.  Harsher weather and challenging terrain both take their toll.  When did you last check in with yours?  Yep, time to ask – could your tyres be tired? Day in, day out, whatever the weather, they keep us on tra ..read more

It’s official – we’re nearly at the end of October.  It’s time to wave bye-bye to British Summer Time (BST).  Depending on where you live in the UK, some could argue summer never really started. But regardless, here we are, getting ready for the clocks to go back on Sunday 29 October at 2am. Luckily for us, our phones and mobile devices update their time seamlessly.  So, when we wake up it’s like that extra hour never even happened.  Apart from the lie-in of course. But the effect on our bodies, brains and behaviour can be slightly more complex. Research shows that disrupte ..read more

A ‘crash for cash’ moped scam is on the rise.  It’s happening mostly in London.  But we’re also seeing these fake accidents in other parts of the UK.  We want our drivers to know the warning signs.  Here’s what you need to know: First, don’t panic.  It’s not happening on your local street corner every day.  But it has affected about 2,250 drivers in London over 2 years.1  And it’s become the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s (IFB) biggest ever investigation. These are only the reported cases.  Some people may have been targeted without knowing.  We want to r ..read more

Whether its study, social life or scrolling, these lifestyle habits and choices have one thing in common.  They can all stand in the way of a good night’s sleep.  But what if the damage went further than that midday craving for a caffeine fix? Here’s the harsh reality: One in six fatal crashes on motorways and major roads are fatigue related.[1] So, if you’re feeling tired, choose a pick-me-up over picking your keys up.  Because drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drink driving.[2] Research shows that someone who hasn’t slept for 24 hours will have ‘impaired driving skills’ li ..read more

When a second can last a lifetime – if your eyes aren’t on the road Split-second decisions can change your life forever. Yet we make them every day. Especially when we’re driving. Overtaking on certain roads. Understanding road signs. We make tons of judgement calls, even when we’re just nipping to the drive-thru. And we’re not talking cheese or sauce choice here. The decisions we make when behind the wheel can have serious results. When we’re steering a huge lump of metal we need our wits about us. And there’s no easy way to say this: distractions lead to disaster. One of the biggest distract ..read more

Crash Course in Road Risks It’s a hard-hitting fact that three people an hour are killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads [1]. It’s 72 people a day. Over 500 a week. Accidents don’t always have such serious outcomes, but driving will always be a bit unpredictable. We can’t control everything that happens on the road. But if there’s anything that can help us manage these risks – we’re all ears, right? First, the clever science bit Thanks to our little black box, we’re always learning through telematics tech. Over the last decade, we’ve built up a picture of different driving behaviours f ..read more

From Satnav Secrets to Service Station Saviours.  We’ve got you covered. Festival season is in full swing. Are you ready to hit the road? Don’t worry – even if you’re a first timer, you can style it out like a seasoned pro. From wet wipes to waterproofs, a few inside tips can bring more luxe to life under the stars. But what about the travel?  Getting from A to B (usually a field, park, or farm!) can have a bigger impact than you think. It’s all about life choices here. Do you want to sit back and relax as the sun goes down? Or sweat the small stuff trying to pitch a tent in the dark ..read more

The real cost of spending an extra hour in bed this Autumn/Winter   Think you’ve got a grasp on time? Luckily enough, having to change your clock ‘back’ and ‘forward’ seems to be a thing of the past. But, we still see familiar problems standing the test of time… On 31st October 2021 @2:00, we mark the official end of British Summer Time (BST), meaning that your mornings will be lighter, and your evenings will get darker much earlier. As well as experiencing seemingly darker nights, the months following are likely to bring much more adverse weather conditions, and a near-Artic feeling ..read more