Go Compare insurance has found that almost a quarter of parents could be risking a trip to court and a criminal record for ‘fronting’ their child’s car insurance policy. ‘Fronting’ is when an older or more experienced driver - usually a parent - claims that they’re the main user of the car but it’s mostly driven by a young person, or other high-risk motorists, to reduce the cost of car … [Read more...]
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Breaking the code and confusion for car cover
Confusing technology terms are being explained through a new data tool for insurers and developed by Thatcham Research. The lack of data regarding the varying features of newer vehicle models can fundamentally affect an insurer’s understanding of vehicle risk and there are up to 50,000 possible variants recorded on cars since 2015. Many insurers struggle to identify features that have become … [Read more...]
Insecure men admit to car-badge envy
One in five men admit to being a car brand snob who would always stretch their budget to get a more prestigious car brand, says a new survey of 2,000 UK drivers. This 22% compared to 14% of women while 17% of men also said having a flash car impresses their friends, compared to 9% of women. The Opinium survey, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com, for new and second-hand cars, finds that one in … [Read more...]
Communities can help in rural crime crackdown
Thieves have been targeting farms throughout Wales, particularly looking for high value items left unprotected. Dyfed Powys Police has officers dedicated to helping residents in rural areas with advice to hinder the thieves. The recent NFU Mutual Rural Crime Survey of farmers across UK, revealed rural theft cost the UK an estimated £43.3m in 2020. With the average rural theft claim rising by … [Read more...]
Warning to fleets on MoT bookings
As the economy opens up with the pandemic ongoing, vehicle and supply shortages and a surge in demand for MOTs and servicing could force vehicles off the road and miss vital business opportunities if fleets do not plan their vehicle maintenance, warns ATS Euromaster. With predictions of a surge in MOTs from September as a result of the DVSA’s MOT extension guarantees, many fleet managers and … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 August
Powys is one of the more dangerous places for new drivers, warn Zutobi. Road accident statistics show there are about 351.1 accidents per 100,000 people, the second highest in the UK but about half the total for Westminster, London which is Britain’s worst accident area. A £30m scheme on the A55 to improve safety, further protect against flooding and provide a new active travel route is … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 August
Proposals for a new business park adjacent to Cardiff Airport on Model Farm, Rhoose approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council have been criticised by local residents. Vale Communities Unite say the project advanced by insurers Legal and General will increase traffic on local roads and goes against Welsh Government announcements to combat climate change after it has just put up for sale the nearby St … [Read more...]
Learners knocked back nine-months by pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic delayed learner drivers’ gaining their licence by an average of nine months, according to GoCompare Car Insurance. Lockdown restrictions meant driving lessons and driving tests were cancelled across the UK, causing chaos for thousands of learner drivers hoping to get legally on the roads. According to a new survey from GoCompare, who interviewed over 1000 … [Read more...]
The automotive industry braces for long Covid
Long Covid is about to hit the car industry with increased warranty costs expected in months or years to come, says Renee Stephens, Vice-President of We Predict automotive analysts. If current and past trends are any indication, the global pandemic has implications to change what automakers and suppliers see in their warranties as they continue to ramp up operations, with the potential for … [Read more...]
Welsh roads have most dangerous drivers in UK
Welsh roads are home to the some of Britain's most dangerous drivers, reveals research by A-Plan Insurance . While West Yorkshire is the country's most dangerous region to drive in, the Welsh police forces' areas pack into the top ten, led by South Wales. The study by A-Plan Insurance divided England and Wales by police district and assessed the number of reported dangerous driving offences as a … [Read more...]