query-monitor domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/ukcarfinancecouk/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114query-monitor domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/ukcarfinancecouk/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114wp-pagenavi domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/ukcarfinancecouk/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]There are so many cars in the UK and sometimes we may take that for granted. Cars are incredible transportation machines that came into global use during the 20th century. Have a read on some of these amazing facts about cars that you\u2019d never have known.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Top 10 facts about cars you probably did not know:” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Back in 1896, the first speeding ticket was issued to Mr Walter Arnold in Kent, UK. Mr Arnold had exceeded the speed limit by 4 times the stated limit and was doing a superfast 8mph! The law at the time indicated that cars could not travel over 2mph and Walter had received a fine of one shilling (around 20p) from a local policeman.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.uk-carfinance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/undraw_electric_car_b7hl-13.png” alt=”facts about electric cars” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Tesla Model Y was the fastest-selling car in the world as of 2023! This is really exciting as it’s the first time that an electric car has become the world’s fastest-selling car! The Tesla Model Y is a really impressive car with some of the most cutting-edge technology used and it has one of the highest electric ranges available<\/a>. The Tesla Model Y can travel 283 miles on a single charge!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”3. The average UK driver spends eight months of their life in waiting in traffic.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FE9125″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of our most depressing facts about cars is that UK drivers spend around eight months of their life waiting in traffic and a whole FOUR years behind the wheel! With an increase in vehicles on the road and roads becoming more congestion, it’s no surprise that we’re spending longer in our cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”4. Grey is the UK’s favourite car colour.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FE9125″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n According to information from the SMMT<\/a>, grey is the most popular colour for a car amongst UK drivers. For the last 5 years, the colour grey has been a firm favourite with car buyers and in 2022 over 1\/4 of drivers choose this colour for their new car.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”5. A typical car spends 95% of its life parked up. ” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FE9125″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Did you know on average a car will spend 95% of its life parked up? Only 5% of the time does your car actually gets used and the rest of its life will be spent stationary.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”6. You could drive to the moon in less than a month” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FE9125″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you drove straight up toward the moon and travel at a constant 60mp, you would reach the moon in less than a month!\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.uk-carfinance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/undraw_Order_ride_re_372k-14-300×153.png” alt=”getting in a car” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”7. There Are Less Petrol Stations Now Than in 1970″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FE9125″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It may not be shocking to know that there are actually fewer fuel stations in the UK than there were in 1970. With the rise of electric and hybrid cars, more petrol stations may have turned into electric charging points instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”8. Windscreen wipers sued to be considered a distraction. ” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FE9125″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The windshield wiper was invented in 1902 but first opinions considered wipers to be a distraction when driving and they were entirely scrapped altogether! Nowadays though, windscreen wipes are one of the most important parts of a car. Find out how to change your windscreen wipers at home<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”9. Only one in 10 EV drivers buy their vehicles outright.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FE9125″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n3. The average UK driver spends eight months of their life in waiting in traffic.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Grey is the UK’s favourite car colour.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. A typical car spends 95% of its life parked up.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
6. You could drive to the moon in less than a month.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
7. There Are Less Petrol Stations Now Than in 1970.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
8. Windscreen wipers used to be considered a distraction.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
9. Only one in 10 EV drivers buy their vehicles outright.<\/strong><\/h2>\n