Press Releases
Avoid a motoring ‘mayday’ this bank holiday weekend
Posted on May 2nd, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
As people travel away from home to make the most of the bank holiday, often opting to drive to their destination, the roads are going to be exceptionally busy this weekend. However, GEM Motoring Assist, the road safety charity and award-winning breakdown cover company, has prepared top tips to combat what could be motoring madness this weekend, to help avoid spending too much time stuck in traffic. David Williams MBE, … read more
Fuel Efficient Driving At All Costs
Posted on April 25th, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
Motorists may have been heartened this month by the reduction in petrol prices, but road safety charity and award-winning breakdown cover company, GEM Motoring Assist is outlining the importance of fuel efficient driving all year round. No matter what the current cost of fuel may be, it is crucial to follow fuel efficient driving measures at all times, says GEM. GEM is encouraging easy-to-make changes, such as reducing average speed, … read more
Insight into: Buying Breakdown Cover
Posted on April 17th, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
With so many providers and major retailers to choose from, buying breakdown cover can be an overwhelming decision to make. However, road safety charity and award-winning breakdown cover company, GEM Motoring Assist offers its latest motoring advice in the form of the most important questions you need to ask before you buy. David Williams MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring Assist, comments: “It is imperative that drivers understand the importance of … read more
You Can Bank On Holiday Traffic This Easter Weekend, warns GEM
Posted on March 27th, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
GEM Motoring Assist, the road safety charity and award-winning breakdown cover company, is warning motorists to be wary of particularly heavy traffic throughout the Easter bank holiday period. With a four day weekend ahead, and lots of people driving to see family and friends, the roads are going to be exceptionally busy but, to help avoid getting caught up in traffic this weekend, GEM has prepared top tips to combat … read more
Mums to take ‘personal safety on the road’ seriously this Mother’s Day
Posted on March 7th, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
This Mother’s Day, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company GEM Motoring Assist is advising drivers, especially women, on the importance of personal safety on the roads. In association with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, GEM has created a campaign leaflet to raise awareness of key safety issues while driving, particularly for women travelling on their own or with children. Offering tips and advice on general personal safety on the road, … read more
GEM Champions Horse Rider Road Safety
Posted on March 1st, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
As part of its mission to improve road safety throughout the UK, GEM Motoring Assist has launched a brand new campaign to promote horse rider road safety, which has been given the seal of approval by TV personality Deborah Meaden. With almost 10% of reported incidents in 2012 resulting in a horse fatality and 7% causing serious injury to the rider, GEM, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, has … read more
Don’t steer your partner towards an argument, says GEM
Posted on February 25th, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
GEM Motoring Assist, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, today reveals in its latest survey that arguments and contentious conversations between couples in the car can drive them to distraction. In the poll of UK motorists, 74% admitted that their partner critiques their driving while they are in the car together. Almost half in the survey agreed that, while they’re driving, criticism and comments from their partner often lead … read more
GEM backs Daybreak ‘Phone Free Zone’ campaign
Posted on February 6th, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
GEM Motoring Assist, the road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, is delighted as a national campaign is launched by ITV’s Daybreak to stop mobile phone use while driving. This week, the weekday breakfast show is running a ‘Phone Free Zone’ campaign and is actively encouraging people across the country to pledge their support. Similarly determined to raise awareness of the dangers of driving while using a mobile phone, GEM … read more
Make Your Partner Fall ‘Head Over Wheels In Love’
Posted on February 5th, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
Taking advantage of the most romantic day of the year, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, GEM Motoring Assist suggests that the perfect route to winning over your loved one’s heart could be through the car. For the best chance of charming your partner this Valentine’s Day, GEM advises on beginning under the bonnet. Checking and topping up oil and washer fluid levels means that they don’t have to, … read more
Drivers Should Give Wrong Footwear The Boot, warns GEM
Posted on January 22nd, 2013, by motoringassist, in Press Releases
With the current cold spell set to continue, most of us are concerned about keeping our feet wrapped up and warm, but wearing the right footwear when driving should be just as important, warns GEM Motoring Assist. Road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, GEM is urging drivers to forget fashion and keep a suitable pair of shoes for driving in the car. It may not be appealing to take … read more