We are delighted to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Our new website has been created with the intention to showcase our ability to evolve with a rapidly changing industry. While the design elements of our website will certainly be what first meets the eye, we have gone the extra mile to create Continue Reading…
Paul Gibson from thechauffeur.com gives his take on the brand new Skoda Superb 2019. In this car review, Paul gives drivers 5 Good Reasons why the Skoda Superb should be on the wish list of all private hire drivers and operators. With innovative features such as an ice scraper under the filler cap and a Continue Reading…
Around half of drivers believe middle lane hogging and undertaking are becoming more common on UK roads, according to new research conducted by AA. What is “middle lane hogging”? When driving in a three lane motorway, rule 264 of the Highway Code states: You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead Continue Reading…
Drivers have been warned against driving while wearing a lanyard, following an accident that left one woman off work for months. Police officers have publicly declared that wearing a lanyard while driving can make car crash injuries much worse. A Dorset Police spokesman issued the warning, saying: Of the two highlighted accidents, one driver suffered Continue Reading…
Research conducted by Close Brothers Motor Finance showed that two thirds (66%) of car dealers believe that Government proposals to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2032 is too early. The qualitative survey was taken by over 200 dealers, who expressed concerns over the confusion the government will bring to an already uncertain market. The Continue Reading…
UK drivers looking to drive their vehicles in other European countries will need to carry a ‘green card’ if the UK leaves the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement set up. What is a green card? A Green Card is an international insurance document which provides proof of motor insurance cover. Drivers will need to carry Continue Reading…
The team at Cab Chat celebrated their 200th radio show last week. The milestone was celebrated in Crayford, in traditional Cab Chat style, with attendees taking part in the 5 pie challenge. To win the challenge, 5 pies and double mash with liquor must be eaten in under 20 minutes. Among the challengers was Dan from Continue Reading…
A quarter (25%) of drivers, of all ages – the equivalent of 10 million people – admitted in a recent study that they have illegally made or received calls behind the wheel, up from 24% in 2017. The RAC explained that there was a positive behavioural shift from drivers months after harsher punishments for mobile phone use Continue Reading…
For an industry that is heavily centred around health and safety, alcohol and drugs abuse appears to continue to plague the construction workforce. The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) conducted a survey in 2016 that revealed that 35% of construction workers had noticed colleagues under the influence of drugs or alcohol on site. Further to this, Continue Reading…
Jaguar Land Rover will recall over 44,000 cars in the UK over “excessive” carbon dioxide emissions. Emission standards regulators discovered that 10 models were emitting more greenhouse gasses than they had been certified to emit. The car maker intends to notify all affected car owners to arrange repairs, a JLR spokeswoman said. The automotive company Continue Reading…
