Western Toyota News

34 percent of motorists flunk MOT by not making basic checks

As many as one third of MOT failures could be avoided if drivers just made some simple and basic checks to their car, according to Government figures ...Read More
Seven tips for motorists to stay safe online

With new online scams cropping up all the time, motorists have increasingly become a target for fraudsters. < ...Read More
Speed awareness courses mooted for Scotland

Scottish motorists convicted of a speeding offence could avoid penalty points by agreeing to take a Speed Awareness Course if new plans come to fruiti ...Read More
Motorists are driving fewer miles

Motorists are driving 21% fewer miles than they did ten years ago an analysis by automotive data experts at CAP HPI has found. The mileage of an aver ...Read More
Grey overtakes black as No 1 car colour

Grey overtook black as the UK’s most popular new car colour in 2018, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & ...Read More
Should driving be taught in schools?

44% of drivers aged under 25 think learning to drive should be added to the school curriculum. According to a survey by Young Driver, which provides ...Read More
New drug driving laws and roadside testing regime for Scotland

Scotland’s road safety laws will be strengthened by the introduction of drug driving limits and roadside testing on 21 October this year. Motor ...Read More
Scotland�s first Low Emission Zone

Scotland’s first Low Emission Zone (came into effect in Glasgow city centre at the start of this year. The LEZ is being phased in and, to start ...Read More
Happy New Years resolutions

Every year, our motivation increases after Christmas and we spend the New Year planning our goals, such as getting fitter or eating more healthily.&nb ...Read More
One third of MOT failures caused by dangerous faults

More than one million cars have failed MOT tests last year because of defects considered so dangerous under the new MOT rules that they pose an &lsquo ...Read More