Author Archives: motoringassist
POOR ECONOMY HAS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON CAR MAINTENANCE HABITS
motoringassist posted on May 16th, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
As petrol prices continue to soar and the economy shows no signs of improving, GEM Motoring Assist, road safety organisation and the number one for breakdown cover in the UK*, is warning UK motorists not to be tempted to cut corners when it comes to car maintenance. With summer on its way and families planning UK ‘staycations’, it is more important than ever for drivers to continue to take … read more
DON’T BE ‘DOM’; BE COURTEOUS WITH YOUR CONVERSATIONS!
motoringassist posted on May 1st, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
GEM Motoring Assist, the number one for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety organisation, joins forces once again with the National Campaign for Courtesy to encourage more politeness across the UK, including the creation of a courtesy code for mobile phone use. An avid supporter of the Campaign for Courtesy, GEM continues to be committed to the ongoing success of the Courtesy on the Road campaign, encouraging … read more
GEM CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF ROAD SAFETY
motoringassist posted on April 24th, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
Road safety organisation and breakdown cover provider GEM Motoring Assist is celebrating its 80th Anniversary and 80 years of road safety campaigning. Formed in 1932, the company has been a champion of road safety issues since its creation, and continues to be committed to road safety campaigns today. As well as supporting a wide variety of activities including conferences, award schemes and research, GEM also champions national and local road … read more
GEM JOINS IN GOVERNMENT LOBBYING TO LOWER THE DRINK-DRIVE LIMIT
motoringassist posted on April 5th, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
GEM Motoring Assist, the number one for breakdown cover in the UK* and road safety organisation, is in full support of calls to reduce the current alcohol limit for drivers. As a member of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), GEM is urging everyone, including its 75,000 members, to back the campaign. David Williams MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring Assist, comments: “This month, PACTS lent its … read more
As the clocks spring forward so does GEM’s support for Lighter Later
motoringassist posted on March 23rd, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
With the clocks going forward this Sunday, we will all enjoy an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, but now is also the time to recognise the important impact it has on road safety. GEM Motoring Assist, the number one for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety organisation, is in full support of Lighter Later, the campaign to stop the practice of daylight saving, to ensure road … read more
FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING WILL SAVE YOU MONEY,
motoringassist posted on March 21st, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
With the Chancellor of the Exchequer announcing in his budget today that the Government will press on with plans to raise the cost of fuel by 3.02p a litre from August, GEM Motoring Assist, the number one for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety organisation, is advising motorists to be more fuel efficient and is providing crucial money-saving tips for drivers feeling the pinch. As the high duty … read more
GEM SURVEY REVEALS THAT KIDS THINK MUM IS BETTER AT DRIVING THAN DAD
motoringassist posted on March 19th, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
According to a survey conducted by breakdown cover company, GEM Motoring Assist, children across the UK prefer mum’s driving and admit that dads drive too fast, are more aggressive and lose their tempers quicker when in the driving seat. With Mother’s day this weekend, there is even more reason to treat our mums, as the GEM survey reveals that, not only does ‘mum know best’, mum drives best too. … read more
GEM URGES GOVERNMENT TO SEE THINGS CLEARLY
motoringassist posted on March 19th, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
With World Glaucoma Week this week, road safety charity and breakdown cover company GEM Motoring Assist is urging the Government to reassess existing vision tests for driving, to ensure road safety is not compromised. Currently, as part of the UK’s driving test, motorists are required to read a licence plate from 20 metres away, but the Government is looking to relax this law to just 17.5 metres. With already … read more
GEM SUPPORTS PACTS REPORT ADDRESSING
motoringassist posted on March 14th, 2012
Posted in Press Releases
Breakdown cover company and road safety organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, has fully backed a research study urging the Government to address mobility for Britain’s aging population. Showing unwavering support, GEM part-sponsored the major report by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) looking into the importance of mobility for what is currently an ageing population. The report It’s My Choice, issued yesterday, calls on the Government to act … read more
Esther Rantzen CBE
motoringassist posted on February 16th, 2012
Posted in Stars and their Cars
How long have you been driving? I’ve been driving for nearly 50 years. I learnt to drive in my 20’s. Whilst at university we went everywhere on bikes and so I didn’t need a car. Who taught you to drive and do you have any particular memories of your driving test? My driving instructor was a very odd man, but he got everyone through their test. I passed on the … read more
