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The 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles: What You Need to Know
New petrol and diesel vehicle sales will be banned by the government starting in 2030, and hybrid vehicle sales will follow in 2035. The ban on petrol and diesel is anticipated to lower greenhouse gas emissions and enhance air quality. There are many different types of hybrids, but between 2030 and 2035, only those that can go a significant distance without emitting any emissions will be allowed to be sold. From 2030, diesel vans will be added, and diesel lorries will be phased out. Used petrol and diesel cars will still be sold after 2030 and used hybrids after 2035 because the restriction only applies to the sales of new cars. As demand declines and additional cities outside of London implement ultra-low-emission zones, resale values of conventional combustion engines are...
The Importance of Tail Lights
It can be easy to forget the car’s rear when driving, but it is just as important as the front, perhaps more important. Check the tail lights of your car regularly to ensure that they are all in working order. Without these warnings to other drivers, you could inadvertently cause an accident. The brake lights are critical, as are reverse lights. You can check your tail lights are working by switching your rear lights on and walking around the back of the car. You should also check that each indicator is working correctly. To check that your reversing and brake lights are in working order, you will need someone to assist you. This is so that one person can operate the vehicle, and the other individuals can check. Remember the...
What You Should Know About Paying a Penalty Charge Notice
For the most part, people will typically do everything they can to not park illegally but there are certain cases that feel appropriate to take a measured risk. Unfortunately, these can often lead to a public parking ticket which will usually be issued in the form of a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). A PCN can either be left on your vehicle or even posted to you, if caught via CCTV. A PCN is not something to ignore and the sooner you handle it the better. When you pay a PCN within 14 days of the issued charge you can often get it reduced by 50%, which means a £70 charge, will only be £35. Not paying within the initial fortnight will mean you will have to pay the full amount...
Pros and cons of personal breakdown cover
If you have ever been in the position that your car has broken down and you don’t have personal breakdown cover then you may kick yourself for not having it. alternatively, you may have personal breakdown cover and not ever actually needed to use it. so, what are the pros and cons? Pros – It’s affordable – you can often add personal breakdown cover on your car insurance policy and its fairly cheap. Much cheaper than breaking down and having to acquire roadside assistance which can often be pricey. – Your policy covers other vehicles, not just yours. If you happen to breakdown in a family member or a friend’s vehicle you may be covered even if it’s not your vehicle. This only applies to personal breakdown cover, not vehicle...
Parking Sensors – are they Essential?
When you buy a new car, you will inevitably have a thorough checklist outlining all of the things that are non-negotiable for you. One thing that is becoming more desirable in new vehicles is a parking sensor. This is essentially a device that will help you to park the car successfully, allowing you to park in smaller, tighter spaces. Some parking sensors will work by beeping when you get too close to a vehicle or object, alerting you to the fact that you need to stop. Others will also be visual – you may be able to see where you are parking via a rear-view camera. Some cars are even able to park themselves using advanced self-parking technology. Parking sensors can be a great idea if you are not that...