Despite it being illegal to get behind the wheel of the car without insurance, around half a million young motorists in the UK are driving uninsured.

The future of diesel as a fuel for vehicles looks complicated at present – as, with DPF filter or not, the government have simultaneously set their scope on reducing emissions by moving diesel vehicles up a tax band whilst also suggesting that diesel is the right fuel for some drivers.

The rising cost of petrol and car insurance premiums have made owning a vehicle very costly these days, which is why many drivers are tempted to tell little fibs on their insurance application to reduce their charges.

Motorists in the UK could end up spending nearly £200 per year more on their fuel if the government increases the cost of petrol and diesel.

Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) have been mandatory in new diesel vehicles for almost a decade now and the vast majority of these kinds of vehicles will be fitted with a DPF.

Headlines in the press concerning diesel-powered cars, even those fitted with a DPF filter, are making it a tough time for the motor trade, but according to some experts, this is being fuelled by misinformation.

If you’re currently looking for a catalytic converter supplier to replace car parts, do make sure that your choice of company is above board and ticking all the right boxes, so you know that your vehicle meets European emission standards and complies with the regulations to which it was originally approved.

A growing number of councils around the UK are threatening motorists with fines for leaving their engines idling.

As outlined in our previous blog article, catalytic converters are valuable commodities; mainly because they contain small amounts of valuable metals such as platinum and rhodium.  In fact, some states of America have seen a recent spike of thefts from certain older models of SUV’s which are easier for the thieves to access because of their wheel height. In this article, we shall be explaining in-depth the main role, lifespan and noticeable signs of when they should be changed.

Drivers in Cheshire would be wise to be on their guard at the moment, as it seems there have been a spate of catalytic converter thefts in Crewe and Middlewich, with Honda Accord vehicles left on driveways specifically being targeted.

The distance that British motorists cover each year appears to have fallen in the past decade.

Drivers have been reminded to be extra careful on the roads this week as Bonfire Night typically sees a rise in car accidents involving children.

There are just a few weeks left before Christmas, which means many Brits will be thinking about their transport plans to visit friends and family over the holidays.

Many Brits enjoy a driving holiday when they head overseas, whether they choose to hire a car once they land or take their own vehicle across to Europe on a ferry.

Cars these days come with so many gadgets and gizmos that drivers can perhaps be forgiven for choosing to ignore certain lights when they come on… but there are certainly some that should never be dismissed out of hand, otherwise you could find that your car suddenly packs up around you. Which no one wants! Here are a few warning signs you definitely should not ignore.