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Fuel prices to jump up again – leaving us £700 out of pocket

Here we go again. The AA and the RAC have both confirmed that Sunday 15th May saw the highest fuel prices EVER recorded. And it looks like they’ll continue to spiral over the coming days and weeks.

Nick Zapolski

May 18, 2022

Hypermiling Techniques for Fuel Saving Tips

We're taking a look at hypermiling techniques to help you save some costs and fuel-saving tips.

Nick Zapolski

May 18, 2022

Report: Half of 18-34 year olds forced to borrow money to manage spiralling fuel prices

Our research shows that there is one age group that is taking the biggest hit from spiralling costs and world events

Nick Zapolski

May 5, 2022

Over 90% of UK drivers claim that Rishi Sunak’s fuel duty reduction has made no difference to their costs

New research published by our customer insight team, has revealed that over 90 per cent of drivers believe the Chancellor’s reduction on fuel duty has had little to zero impact on their fuel bill.

Nick Zapolski

April 19, 2022

Beat the traffic queues and get off the beaten track this Bank Holiday

It’s nearly time for the first bank holiday weekend of the year - and many of us will take to the road and use the four days off to explore the country.

Nick Zapolski

April 13, 2022

Are you suffering from “commute anxiety”? If so, you’re not alone.

Covid restrictions have lifted and some employers have decided it’s time to get employees back into the office. For many of us who have been working from home for the better part of two years, the change is a bit of a jolt.

Nick Zapolski

March 22, 2022

Rising fuel prices see disposable incomes taking massive hit

Lately, filling up our cars has been no joke. It seems that every day, prices are rising, with some parts of the country seeing diesel prices at over £2 per litre. Lately, filling up our cars has been no joke. It seems that every day, prices are rising, with some parts of the country seeing diesel prices at over £2 per litre.

Nick Zapolski

March 18, 2022

Our top tips to protect yourself and your car from fuel theft

We’ve all heard of fuel theft, but many of us think that means oil tanks in rural areas. It might surprise you to hear that actually, theft of petrol and diesel from vehicles is a crime that costs UK drivers millions of pounds, every single year.

Nick Zapolski

March 10, 2022

Electric vehicles creating class and regional divide as poorer populations can’t afford them

They may be the future of motoring, but are electric vehicles (EVs) affordable for everyone? That’s the question we’ve been pondering, and the sad truth is that actually, for almost 50% of society, they simply are not.

Nick Zapolski

March 3, 2022

Would noise cameras be a welcome addition to UK roads?

The Government is apparently considering rolling out noise cameras to our roads - but would that be a welcome move? Here at ChooseMyCar, we’re curious cats, so we decided to find out.

Nick Zapolski

February 4, 2022

Are you part of the 50% of drivers that use your smartwatch while driving?

Smartwatches are undeniably the next must-have gadget. Here at ChooseMyCar, we love the latest bit of tech, but there’s one thing about smartwatches that we need to talk about.

Nick Zapolski

February 4, 2022

Belt up! How strapping in your cute pooches could save you a whopping £5,000 fine

UK drivers are being urged to educate themselves on the laws around driving with their dogs, or face fines of up to £5,000 - as well as potentially having to retake their driving test.

Nick Zapolski

January 24, 2022