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1 month ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Buying Cars |Car Products

The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK car owners, revealing how financial concerns are driving many to take risks attempting DIY fixes, delay essential repairs, and turn to social media for vehicle diagnostics before seeking professional help. Key findings include[1]:One in four UK drivers (25%) have attempted DIY vehicle repairs rather than paying a professional. Three in four (75%) UK drivers admit to using YouTube or TikTok as guides for DIY car repairs.

2 months ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Brown Car Guy |Buying Cars |Car Culture

These three simple headlight checks could stop you failing your MOT–   Almost three million Brits had a fault with their lamps, reflectors, or electrical equipment during last year’s MOT–   Motoring experts share top headlight checks to avoid MOT failureExperts are warning that some of the most common causes of MOT failure could be avoided with just a few simple checks.

2 months ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Brown Car Guy |Buying Cars |Car Culture

Rise of ‘Carspreading’: UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” Majority of UK passenger car owners think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities” SUV sales are at record levels in 2024 in UK – 62% of new car sales – while Paris cuts numbers using on street parking by two-thirds New coalition calls for higher sales taxes and parking charges for larger SUVs to tackle ‘carspreading’ Clean Cities group asking for...

2 months ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Brown Car Guy |Buying Cars |Car Culture

Searches for ‘Over 60’s bus pass’ have risen by 387.06% in the UK after the government announced new car tax rules for over 70s. On April 1st, these new rules will see the Standard Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) fees increase to £195 and no longer exempt older drivers because of their age. Bus travel expert, GetByBus, analysed Google search data after the news broke. Once the new rules take effect, only elderly drivers with a recognised disability will continue to qualify for exemption.

2 months ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Brown Car Guy |Buying Cars |Car Culture

Despite frosty mornings seemingly past us, a cold snap looks set to hit the UK over the next few nights, leaving many Brits with frozen windscreens. However, savvy motorists are looking for ways to stop the frost affecting them altogether. And while there are plenty of ways motorists can make their mornings easier, there is also a lot of misinformation online about how to keep your motor frost-free.