by Mel Pretorius | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cars – a thing of beauty or a menace? Whichever way one looks at it, cars are so deeply ingrained in modern culture that they’re impossible to ignore. A new exhibition at the V&A called ‘Cars: Accelerating the Modern World’ makes the journey through the short but...
by Mel Pretorius | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 2019 we saw new laws come into force in relation to MOTs, smart motorways and low emissions. What does 2020 have in store for drivers? Driving Permits and Green Cards With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the guidance for British drivers is that their UK...
by Mel Pretorius | Jan 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s nice to take stock of what has been happening throughout the year and see what valuable motoring lessons we’ve learnt. Welcome to Volante’s motoring year in review. Motoring Laws Introduced in 2019 Compared to 2017 and 2018, there were relatively few new motoring...
by Mel Pretorius | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
December is a busy time with more of us using our cars for shopping than usual. We are in a rush to get those last minute presents and scammers take advantage of this busy period. Make sure you don’t fall foul to these parking scams. Car Parks Introducing Fees The...
by Mel Pretorius | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Party season is upon us and although it is nice to have a festive tipple, if you rely on using your vehicle to get home, what are the options instead of a drink driving conviction (or worse)? Stay Sober The most obvious option is to refrain from drinking alcohol. If...
by Mel Pretorius | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s getting colder and it will soon be winter. There may be some things you out of habit but do you actually need to do them? Let’s see which winter driving myths are true or false. In cold weather you need to let the engine idle No, idling is bad, not only for the...