Mobile Phone Use Still Drivers' Biggest Annoyance Despite Offences Appearing To Decrease
Kwik Fit | Thursday 7th November 2019 4:00pm
- Drivers using phones are more annoying than tailgating, failing to indicate or dangerous overtaking
- Convictions for mobile use down across the country, except in three regions: Yorkshire, North East and East Midlands
- Using a mobile phone while driving can land you with an immediate fine and 6 points on your licence.
Tyre Selection and Driving Style Ever-More Critical to maximise Plug-In Vehicle Fleet Performance
Kwik Fit | Tuesday 24th September 2019 2:29pm
- Plug-in vehicle are up to 30% heavier than equivalent petrol and diesel models due to the weight of electric batteries.
- This puts more strain on the tyres and vehicles take longer stop.
- Tyre selection will become even more important to plug-in vehicle than they are to petrol and diesel models in order to reduce fleet costs.
Life Saving Bell From South Wales Goes On National Tour
Kwik Fit | Monday 12th August 2019 3:59pm
- Cardiff’s Fire and Rescue station bell becomes the symbol of a charity cycling challenge
- Kwik Fit ‘Tour de Branch’ riders to cover more than 2,500 miles for Children with Cancer UK
Attention Deficit - Millions Of Drivers Causing Road Collisions When Using Mobile Phones
Kwik Fit | Thursday 1st August 2019 9:42am
- Nearly 2.7 million drivers had a collision or veered off road when distracted by mobile phone
- 24% of drivers still reading texts when driving despite it being illegal
- Kwik Fit launches interactive game to highlight the distracting effect of mobiles and their impact on reaction times
Golfers tee up to raise £40,000 for Kwik Fit-backed charity
Kwik Fit | Wednesday 3rd July 2019 2:42pm
- Charity golf day raises almost £40,000 for Children With Cancer UK
- The event is just one of many as Kwik Fit aims to raise £1 million for the charity in 2019
- The event was attended by ex-European Open champion Andrew Murray who gave advice to the 78 attendees.
