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On the Road

When you’re planning a trip, it’s always good to have a detailed knowledge of the local roads. Armed with this knowledge, you can avoid any trouble spots and focus on scenic routes that offer you the best possible driving experience. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated section aiming to help you discern the best and worst roads not only here in the UK, but further afield, too. From safety tips you can’t afford to miss through to the histories of some of our favourite roads, you’ll find it all here.

2nd October 2020

PassMeFast’s Top 10: Budget Friendly Electric Cars for Under £28,000!

Close up of black electric car charging outside

If you’ve found yourself becoming more environmentally conscious lately, and you’re not at all happy with your carbon footprint, you might want to consider ditching your petrol car in favour of an electric one instead. It will bring your emissions down to zero and help you get ahead of the 2035 ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles! If you’re looking to make the switch to an eco-friendly car, all the while keeping your bank balance above board, we’ve...

11th August 2020

Diabetes and Driving: Everything You Need to Know

Like many other medical conditions, having diabetes can make driving that bit more of a challenge. Your condition can affect your driving in a few ways, whether through hypoglycaemic episodes or other complications. And, whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, or are just starting to think about learning to drive, you’ve probably got some questions. How can you best manage your diabetes on the roads? What are the rules for driving and blood sugar? Do you need to tell the DVLA,...

23rd July 2020

PassMeFast’s Top 10: Best Budget Sat Navs for Under £150

Car sat nav system

If you intend to be on the road on a regular basis, the best thing you can do is invest in a portable sat nav (unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to have a built-in system). It reduces your chances of getting lost, helps you find the best possible route to any destination and, depending on your choice of model, can help you bypass heavy traffic. Of course, with the sheer number of sat nav models available, you might be...

12th July 2020

PassMeFast’s Top 10: Dash Cams

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There’s a good reason why dash cams have become so popular in the last few years. It’s because they give drivers peace of mind on the road—enabling them to easily compile evidence for insurance claims, lower insurance premiums and record footage of bad drivers! But with the wide variety of dash cams available, you might find yourself stuck on where to begin. In this guide, we’re going to take you through PassMeFast’s top 10 dash cams!...

21st June 2020

PassMeFast’s Top 10: Gifts for Car Lovers

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Buying gifts for friends and family can be a tricky business. How much should you spend? What do they already have? They say they like it, but are they just being polite?! There are plenty of ways the present buying process can go awry! If the person you’re buying a gift for is a petrolhead, it can be an even bigger challenge. Short of forking out for a brand new car (your wallet says a resounding NO), it’s hard to...

7th June 2020

PassMeFast’s Top 10: Driving Films

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There’s nothing like a good movie to take your mind off things. They give you the opportunity to forget the highs and lows of your own existence and dive into a completely different world. For us driving fans, movies provide a chance to enjoy crazy car chases and epic road trips from the comfort of our couch. Bliss! Below you can find a list of what we think are the top 10 driving films. Check off the ones you’ve seen,...

17th May 2020

PassMeFast’s Top 10: Driving Songs

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Driving is one of the best forms of escapism and nothing enhances a car journey like a killer playlist. Whether you like to belt it out behind the wheel, or let the music transport you to another place, there’s a perfect track out there for you! In this guide, we’ve rounded up our top ten driving songs to blast next time you hit the road. Have a gander and see if you agree—other recommendations are welcome in the comments section!...

10th May 2020

PassMeFast’s Top 10: Car Scents

Car windscreen with air freshener hanging from interior mirror

If there’s one thing we all take for granted, it’s the smell of a new car. We may not know what we’ve got ’til it’s gone, but we definitely notice when our motor starts smelling a little funky. Though nothing beats proper cleaning, a good air freshener can make all the difference, and can help to transform a drive from drab to fab. But which should you choose? In this guide, we’re running through our top ten car scents. See which...

21st October 2019

Snake Pass: Iconic Roads of Britain

As the old adage goes, it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey. It’s for this reason that so many of Britain’s roads have attained iconic status in and of themselves. One of the most notable such routes is the Snake Pass. Traversing the Pennines between the northern cities of Manchester and Sheffield, the Snake Pass inspires admiration and trepidation in equal measures. In this guide, we’ll travel this famous road from end to end, enjoying breathtaking scenery and learning...

10th July 2019

A Look at Driving Tests in Asia

Asia is the world’s largest continent by area, and is home to more than half the global population. It’s also got a rather large number of cars: over half a billion of them, to be precise. This means that tens (if not hundreds) of millions of people take to the vast Asian road network every day. That’s why learning more about driving tests in Asia is so fascinating. In a continent as diverse as Asia, you’d likely expect some variation in driving...