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While a lot of drivers have never had any endorsements or penalties applied to their licence, many do for one reason or another. Where, why or under what circumstances are not what we want to explore in this month’s article. What we do want to look at more closely are what repercussions such actions may have when it comes to hiring a vehicle. We explore the types of penalties that are in operation and what impact they may have on your ability to hire a van. (more…)

It’s that time of year when the summer is in full swing and you’re ready to get out and make the most of it! Which makes it that time of year for taking a look at some of the main summer music festivals on offer to help you pick and choose the ones that best suit you. Here are our top picks for this year! (more…)

Summer is fast approaching and with it come thoughts of holidays and days out with friends and family. It’s a big world out there though. Where do you start when it comes to planning a trip? With so much to do in our own capital city, a staycation, day or weekend trip in London would be our first plan. It’s a timeless and ever-changing city so whether you have been here before or this is your first time, there will be something new to see or different to do. Here are our top 8 attractions to get you planning. (more…)

With Easter having swiftly passed us by, many will be already turning their attention to summer holidays and a road trip to mainland Europe could be on the cards for you this year. We recently covered the legal requirements for winter tyres in certain European countries, but that is not the only thing to consider when driving across another country. We take a look at what some of those are to help you be fully prepared and stay on the right side of the law when driving abroad.
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Come April 8^th a new charge will be levied on drivers coming into central London. A new zone, known as the Ultra Low Emission Zone, or ULEZ for short, will be in operation from the second Monday in April. What is it, who will it affect, and what do you need to do? We answer all your questions here! (more…)

If you had to drive in the snow and ice earlier this month you may have wished you were more prepared with the right tyres for these conditions. (more…)

Penalty notices and charges are something that we get asked about a lot. This is why we have covered the ways in which you can appeal unfair tickets if you feel that getting one was wrong or unfair. (more…)

A few months ago we took a look at what you can do when you find yourself with a penalty charge notice that you wish to challenge. As with many things though, matters are not always as straightforward as they may seem and you now know that there are more than one type of parking ticket. (more…)

Halloween has been and gone and so has Guy Fawkes’ night. It’s a clear run now until Christmas and there are only – a few weeks left before the big day is upon us. When did that come around so quickly again? Don’t panic, there is still plenty of time to do what you need to do and with our help, you can get it all done without the stress that would normally come with the biggest holiday of the year. Especially if you have little ones who are already getting overexcited by the thought of Santa Claus and his lists. (more…)

Do you need to carry sheet materials for your jobs? Tired of having to tie things down and of wasting time with loading and unloading every time you are on a job? (more…)