Before each accident...

Before each accident we were stationary for some time, minding our own business and doing nothing wrong. The other drivers concerned seemingly made no attempt to brake or take evasive action. And I mention the following not to score points, but because it"s a fact: the guilty parties were both women. Being the sort of bloke he is, Brewer"s shunt was bigger, bolder, badder, braver and bloodier than the one I had. But I was blessed with the presence of a very bright witness who went beyond the call of duty by calming everyone down, organising the all-important exchange of names and addresses and - most gratifying of all - comforting the kids in my car.

You"ve heard of cars...

You"ve heard of cars getting a facelift, but now a fuel has been given a revamp. BP says the formula of its Ultimate petrol and diesel has been modified to boost its engine-cleaning credentials by 300 per cent. The firm"s experts claim drivers should also get more miles to the gallon and a cut in emissions from oil-burners.