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Charity says potential 80mph speed limit is "unsuitable"

by Rescuemycar 14. May 2012 17:11
The Road Safety Foundation has deemed the potential 80mph speed limit as “unsuitable” for England’s motorway network. After inspecting all 4,350 miles of Britain’s motorways, The Road Safety Foundation charity fear that the 80mph ... [More]

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Statistics show "abnormal number" of MoT problems

by Rescuemycar 11. May 2012 17:32
An abnormal number of cars are failing their MoT test due to handbrake and suspension problems. What’s more, one in ten motorists in Milton Keynes - a town with more than 300 roundabouts – failed their MoT test completely. The statistics were... [More]

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Figures found motorists paying more for fuel than expected

by Rescuemycar 27. April 2012 12:00
A recent report into petrol consumption has claimed that motorists could be paying a lot more for fuel than expected, as official figures “overstate how many miles cars can do to the gallon.” What Car? magazine investigated the fuel consumpti... [More]

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New cars more fuel efficient than average

by Rescuemycar 18. April 2012 17:20
According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), all new registered cars were 18 per cent more fuel efficient than the average car on Britain's roads. [More]

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Eating while driving more dangerous than drinking

by Rescuemycar 12. April 2012 16:02
According to a new study by the University of Leeds, eating at the wheel is deemed as more dangerous than being over the alcohol limit or using a mobile phone. [More]

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Motorists who abuse prescription drugs to be prosecuted

by Rescuemycar 10. April 2012 17:34
Ministers are to unveil new laws next week; motorists who drive while impaired by prescribed drugs will face prosecution. The new laws will also apply to drivers who take over the counter drugs and other drugs that are a known “legal high,” s... [More]

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Fuel strike threat ruled out by union

by Rescuemycar 30. March 2012 15:59
The past few days have seen a huge influx of motorists ‘panic buying’ at petrol stations due to the threat of a potential fuel strike by tanker drivers. Thankfully, the Unite union has declared that there will be no fuel strike over Easter. T... [More]

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Risk of fuel strike: Top-up your tank when half-empty

by Rescuemycar 29. March 2012 15:31
Due to the threat of a fuel strike by fuel tanker drivers, the government has recommended that motorists should fill up their tanks when they become half-empty.   Motorists were previously advised to store fuel in jerrycans in case the fuel were to... [More]

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New French law makes in-car breathalyser kits compulsory for motorists

by Rescuemycar 23. March 2012 09:06
Are you planning a driving holiday in France this summer? Then you will need to add a breathalyser to the list of equipment to take with you, along with hi-visibility vests and warning triangles. From 1st July 2012, all motorists (including motorcyclists... [More]

Catch live Formula 1 coverage on Sky Sports 1 HD

by Rescuemycar 16. March 2012 11:52
All Formula 1 fanatics will be pleased to hear that Sky Sports has launched a dedicated channel for its new in-depth Formula 1 coverage. [More]

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