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Motoring Milestones Get More Stressful With Experience
Jack Dreyer | Wednesday 10th August 2022 12:30PM
- New drivers find their first flat tyre less stressful than those with experience
- Research reveals first time driving on motorways, country lanes, long journeys and parallel parking are more likely to be stressful if experienced later in their driving career
- One in ten drivers suffered a flat tyre in first three months of driving – only a quarter have never suffered a puncture
Nearly Five Million Overseas Holidaymakers Switch to UK
Kwik Fit | Monday 18th July 2022 10:30AM
- 40% of those switching to a UK break were concerned of flight cancellations
- More than a third of UK holidaymakers will take their summer break within own region
- Two thirds of those on domestic breaks will go by car, with the average trip covering 406 miles
- Tyre problems cause one in five motorway breakdowns, yet only two thirds of drivers will check tyre pressures
Cost of Living Crisis Affects Seven in Ten Drivers
Kwik Fit | Thursday 5th May 2022 9:15AM
- Over one third of drivers have cut down on car journeys since beginning of the year
- One in five focusing on a smooth driving style
- 17% of EV and hybrid drivers have switched from petrol or diesel in 2022 due to spike in costs
Kwik Fit set to star at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jack Dreyer | Friday 29th April 2022 12:30PM
- Kwik Fit is delighted to announce that it will be an Official Partner at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard (23-26 June 2022)
- Kwik Fit will host a number of British Touring Car Championship stars both past and present
- Kwik Fit will bring a bespoke Kwik Fit Centre to the world-renowned event this summer showcasing it's expertise in the likes of car repair and EV technology.
Pothole Impact on Drivers' Pockets as Cost From Damage Rises by 35%
Kwik Fit | Tuesday 22nd March 2022 12:30PM
- Kwik Fit PIT Report 2022 reveals record pothole damage repair bill of £1.7bn over last year
- Up almost half a billion pounds on pre-pandemic level
- Almost half the nation’s drivers say road conditions are worse than twelve months ago