Violent criminals released from prison for driving lessons
Robbers, drug dealers and fraudsters are being allowed day release from UK prisons for driving lessons. The figures, released in response to a parliamentary question, show that 51 violent drug offenders were given temporary release from prisons last year to learn how to drive. They were alongside 29 held for robbery, along with five for Read More
Bizarre excuses drivers give to avoid a motoring offence
Police have released some of the excuses given to avoid the consequences of motoring offences. Here is a sample… Enjoy! One young driver stopped for not wearing a seatbelt told officers the colour did not match clothes he was wearing. A motorcyclist speeding said he thought in windy conditions it was safer for him to Read More
£2.25M To Park Your Car?
A Mayfair forecourt that can hold a handful of cars has just gone on the market for £2,225,000! I found this story n the Yahoo Finance website. It’s just incredible… See the full story here
Ebay Listings Of Old Tax Discs!
I found this story on the Yahoo Finance website. People are listing their old tax discs on ebay! If they actually sell I’ll be amazed. Would people really buy something like an obsolete tax disc? I suppose in time it will be an interesting artefact, maybe even a collectable item. But surly, they won’t have Read More
BMW Seat Pad Bypass… What To Look Out For!
I think the video is self explanatory, but to be clear. If the seat belt warning light remains on when the drivers seat belt is fastened and there is nobody sat in the passenger seat, the chances are that the car has had a “Seat Pad” bypass.
What Ever Happened to the British Motor Show?
I found this story on the Honest John Website and I agree that we really should have a British Motor Show! The Paris Motor Show is now in full swing with new car debuts from some of the worlds leading car manufactures, including Jaguar. I’ve visited the Paris Motor Show and the Geneva Motor Show Read More
Bentley Fragrance for Men… Just £3500 a Bottle!
Not sure what to ask Santa for this Christmas… You’ll have to be quick as this stuff is limited to only 499 bottles. Apparently it’s concocted from only the finest ingredients to deliver a sensual experience… At three and a half grand a bottle, I think I’ll stick to my High Karate! Read the Read More
Two Million Drivers Don’t Wear Seat-Belts!
I found this story on the EasirCars website, easier.com. I was a little surprised at the number of motorists who don’t wear a seat belt, 2 million! When you read the story, its not quite a simple as the headline would suggest. I thought they were talking about the same 2 million people all the Read More
Is car finance, good finance?
Car finance can be a good way of funding your next car. Car finance can put a better quality car within your reach. Often providing better reliability and economy. When purchasing a car using a finance plan, a number of important factors are often overlooked by banks and brokers. It’s all very well having a Read More
New Jaguar XE… BMW 3 Series Beater?
I found this story on the CNET.com’s website, but there other sites with their own take on Jaguars recent press releases. The Paris Motor Show will be the first opportunity to see the new Jaguar XE, Jaguars competitor to the BMW 3 Series. The new Jag lists a host features and developments, such as; Adaptive Read More