Two years on from the UK’s first lockdown, new research has revealed that a third of all drivers appreciate their car more than before the pandemic. This boost in pro-car sentiment comes even as a total of 76% report that they are driving less for work or leisure than before […]
Car maintenance at risk during COVID-19 lockdown?
Drivers are still getting their vehicles serviced and MOTd, despite the Coronavirus pandemic, according to RAC research. Just under half (47%) of respondents plan to get their car serviced regardless of the lockdown status, while (44%) want to get an MOT. However, one in seven (14%) say they will make […]
Danger of UK’s lockdown speeders exposed
Irresponsible drivers have been exploiting the coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively, according to data analysed by the RAC as part of a freedom of information (FOI) request to all British police forces. ‘Lockdown speeding’ has become an unwelcome by-product of the Government’s fight against COVID-19 with 20 police forces catching […]
Britain’s best brands for car servicing and repairs
Japanese franchised dealers dominate the rankings for servicing and repairs, according to new What Car? research. As dealers prepare to reopen showrooms on June 1 following the Covid-19 lockdown, franchised dealers for cars up to 20 years old were ranked on the quality of their work, perceived value for money […]