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GEM Motoring Assist has been honoured as the Best Breakdown Cover Provider at the 2026 YourMoney.com Personal Finance Awards, held in London on 13 March. Judged independently by consumers, the award highlights GEM’s comm

As the warmer days of spring approach and the Easter getaway beckons, GEM Motoring Assist is reminding drivers that a few simple checks can make all the difference on the road. A quick inspection of tyres, lights, wipers

GEM Motoring Assist is celebrating a remarkable milestone as its Blue Light Aware video series surpasses 10 million views across social media. Launched in September 2020, these short animated videos are designed to educa

As councils expand the use of enforcement cameras across busy town and city centres, thousands of drivers are finding themselves penalised for avoidable mistakes. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to refresh their understanding of key road signs and markings to avoid fines, reduce congestion and improve safety. Since May […]

Britain is waking up to a bitterly cold start to 2026, with snow and ice warnings expected to last throughout the week. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to prepare their vehicles now to avoid costly and potentially dangerous cold weather breakdowns. Freezing temperatures can have a serious impact on […]

Road safety experts are reminding drivers that “safe vehicles save lives,” with GEM Motoring Assist highlighting the critical role of routine vehicle maintenance in protecting both drivers and passengers. While Road Safety Week shines a spotlight on responsible driving, GEM urges motorists to make safety a daily habit rather than a once-a-year consideration. Modern cars […]

As the clocks go back this weekend, GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers across the UK to take a closer look—literally—at their vision. With the arrival of darker evenings and wet winter weather, the road safety and breakdown organisation warns that thousands of collisions could be prevented each year if drivers ensured their eyesight met […]

As the leaves turn and daylight hours dwindle, the roads are entering a period of heightened risk. GEM Motoring Assist is renewing its seasonal call for drivers to exercise extra caution, particularly in areas frequented by deer. The autumn months herald the annual deer rutting season – a time when deer are more mobile and […]

By James Luckhurst, Head of Road Safety at GEM Motoring Assist Self-reflection and honest conversations sit at the heart of safe, independent driving. However skilled or experienced you believe yourself to be, every journey offers an opportunity to learn. True drivers understand this. They take pride not only in reaching their destination, but in how […]

More than 900,000 children aged four and five will be stepping into classrooms for the first time next week. With the new school year about to begin in England and Wales, GEM Motoring Assist is reminding parents, carers, and all road users of the vital importance of safety on school journeys. Despite significant progress in […]