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  You would think it would go without saying or be standard in most models, but you will be mistaken. It turns out millions of motorists across the UK may be leaving their vehicles unprotected as they have not fitted security measures which could prevent their cars from being stolen. A decision which could be even more costly at this time of year, which often sees a spike in car crime, as thieves try to capitalise on the festive season. This can be a crunch time for car security, where it is estimated more than five million vehicles are in danger of being stolen. Especially after around 14% of drivers concede they have not installed safety tools in their cars to stave off thieves. A recent analysis report revealed two-fifths of drivers have not had a conventional car alarm fitted, while only less than 40% use a built-in steering lock to protect their car. Motor enthusiasts may be surprised to learn more than four-fifths of drivers have not fitted a GPS tracker in their car, while 9...

  Now the temperature is dropping, motorists will be careful to keep their vehicles warm and stop them from freezing. There can be nothing more annoying than having to de-ice your windshield in the morning or even shovelling snow from your bonnet. Who can say? Many motorists may not be aware that, in the process of stopping their engine was freezing over, and keeping their car running, but some car experts now believe this may be a mistake. During cold weather, drivers will start their car in the morning and let it heat up, before driving away. This amounts to a major rethink, where motorists were originally advised they should heat up the engine in advance, because of the carburettors. Drivers were required to idle the car for a period until they reached a temperature where they could function. However, nowadays, the majority of cars are fuel injected and do not come with carburettors. Therefore, experts feel you do not have to wait for the car to heat up, and you can just drive o...

  It is no secret the pandemic has taken a terrible toll on many businesses, from hospitality and retail to the automobile industry. However, according to sources, the coronavirus has had such a devastating impact, the rate of new cars being built has fallen to its lowest point in decades. Industry experts say the rate of production decreased by around 33%, approximately a third on last year. The worst rate of production since 1984. There were around 920,928 vehicles built-in 2020, a decline of almost 30% in 2019. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has understandably described the past 12 months as a `dreadful year`, where we have seen the worst output of car production in a generation. It would not be surprising to learn many have blamed the coronavirus outbreak, leading to car plants being forced to close. This, alongside a fall in customer demand for new cars, has resulted in an almost nightmare scenario. The export market decreased by around 29% in 2020, which is ev...

  These days, it seems a growing number of motorists all over the UK are already re-evaluating the type of car they drive and considering taking the greener option. Reportedly, a rising ratio of the public are thinking of swapping their petrol or diesel vehicle for an electric car, and it is a trend which seems to be extending to every corner of the UK. The tide appears to be changing towards environmentally friendly motoring. So much so in fact, that the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has noticed the shift, and the increasing popularity of green, electric cars. Leading to a momentous, possibly game-changing announcement, that the UK government is moving forward with its plan on prohibiting the sale of petrol and diesel-engine cars and vans by a decade. The plan was originally for the UK to prohibit their sale by 2040, but, writing in the Financial Times, Mr Johnson said, the British government will now implement the ban in ten year times, in 2030. However, it has been revea...

  File this story under `how low can you get?!` As if NHS workers on the frontline didn’t have enough to deal with, from low pay and long hours to limited resources, it seems their cars are no longer safe as well. This comes with the news workers at a hospital in Dartford in Kent, in the South East of England, had their vehicles set upon by thieves, looking to steal their catalytic converters. Reportedly, four NHS staff members were robbed while they were working in one day. They only discovered they had been victims of crime after finishing a long shift, caring for patients suffering from Covid-19, at the Darent Valley Hospital. Made all the more difficult by the fact the hospital comes under the jurisdiction of the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; said to be one of the worse areas affected with coronavirus. NHS workers, having clocked out for the day, would go to the hospital car park to find their vehicles had been damaged and the converters ripped out, at great expense and inc...