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Articles tagged: IAM
Soaring parking charges hit small business growth
Local authorities are hiking parking charges as a means of raising cash – and high street businesses are feeling the consequences.
Unanimous support for new driving offence
Author: ROBIN ROBERTS Britons want tougher laws for the most dangerous drivers, according to a poll produced by the IAM. Ninety-four per cent of drivers support the planned new driving offence, causing serious injury by dangerous driving. This finding comes from a recent poll of over 1400 people, by road safety charity the IAM…. Read more…
Summer sun and drink-driving dangers
Business car driving advice from the IAM’s Caroline Holmes
THE weather has been glorious – time for BBQs and beers in the garden. But watch what you drink if you drive for business the next day. Story: Caroline Holmes
Stop the assault on road safety budgets, IAM tell councils
Author: Robin Roberts Road safety has reached the end of the road under the council spending cull, says IAM Local councils in England slashed their road safety budgets by 15 per cent or £23 million last year compared to average spending cuts of just six per centfor other council services. Road safety charity the… Read more…
Driving safely in heavy rain
Business car driving advice for coping with heavy rain
USEFUL driving tips if you have been caught out in the recent torrential rain we’ve experienced. Story: Caroline Holmes
Commuting hell
The curse of company car commuting
DON’T just lapse into auto pilot, warns the IAM’s Caroline Holmes. And if you drive your own car on business or commute to work, make sure you have the right insurance. Story: Caroline Holmes
What to do if you break down on the motorway
By Caroline Holmes, IAM IT is the last thing you need. You’re on your way to a meeting and suddenly a warning light illuminates on the dashboard. Or the engine starts making some odd noises. Or it’s raining and you run over some debris that punctures your tyre. None of this is good news. You… Read more…
Avoiding the motorway doze
Essential advice for business car drivers on motorways
TOP tips to keep yourself awake on long motorway journeys between client visits – and in the best of shape for that important business meeting. Story: Caroline Holmes
Follow the signs to stay ahead
Business car driving advice from the IAM’s Tanvir Nandra
DON’T just rely on the instructions from your sat-nav, says the IAM’s Tanvir Nandra. Understand what the road signs are telling you, too.
Buying a new car
By Tanvir Nandra, IAM THE new March 12 plate is nearly with us. If you’re thinking about a new car, what should you consider? The IAM’s Tanvir Nandra provides this advice. AFTER buying a house, buying a new car will probably be the most costly purchase you’ll make. It’s not as easy… Read more…
£7.5 million invested in Ford BlueService after-sales experience
New entry level Ssangyong Korando boosts appeal
Will the new Mercedes S-Class be the best car in the world?
Hybrids must clean up their act on mpg claims
Driver assessment and training needn’t break the bank
Compliance with the law on driving at work – a five point plan