Car lovers looking to save money, time and stress when it comes to insurance can rejoice in the news that family-run provider, Heritage Car Insurance, has launched Multi-Car, an insurance product for owners of multiple vehicles. Heritage Multi-Car is a specialist insurance package for drivers who own more than one vehicle and are tired of individual policies with different lifecycles and … [Read more...]
Classics Features
From Monaco to Maesteg, Ford Fiesta is top
Maesteg is motor-city for the Ford Fiesta in Britain. You're most likely to see some of the 40-versions of the car since 1976 on the streets of the South Wales town, and they are among the safest drivers. The popularity of the Ford Fiesta has been uncovered by analysis of policies held by Welsh-based insurer Admiral and the study was undertaken to co-incide with the fact that the super-mini … [Read more...]
Welsh motor sport under EU insurance threat
The future of Wales Rally GB and Circuit of Wales are unexpectedly under threat from a controversial ruling by a European Court. In future, both might have to pay enormous comprehensive public protection insurance premiums and see any competitors’ accidents reported to police as if they happened on public roads. Off-road rallies, grass-track, trials and other forms of two or four wheeled … [Read more...]
Clock the classics from the ’80s and reap rewards
Hot hatches are future classics and highly collectable, says one insurer. Who can forget the incredible 80s, well except Gen Ys and millennials perhaps? The era of vintage Madonna, neon bodysuits, E.T. and of course amazing hatchbacks, thanks to the popularity of KITT, the almost-human like companion of Michael Knight in the iconic hit hit Knight Rider. No doubt, the 1980s was the decade of … [Read more...]
Younger drivers lack ability to do basic tasks
Gocompare.com Car Insurance found that millions of British motorists lack the confidence to perform basic car maintenance tasks such as changing a flat tyre or jump starting a car battery. What's more, simple car maintenance skills look set to disappear with the Baby Boomers as the research revealed that young drivers are far less likely to be able to carry out straightforward tasks such as … [Read more...]
Classics becoming a really endangered species
Research by classic car insurer ClassicLine has revealed that a number of once popular British classic cars are facing an extinction crisis. The list of top ten most endangered cars in Britain has been published by the insurance specialists as part of it’s new ‘Save our Classics’ campaign. Taking the top spot on the endangered list is the British Leyland built, Morris Ital. The new figures … [Read more...]
Sound investments in some rusty cars
Investors are increasingly turning to classic cars as an alternative source of investment, according to new research by classic car insurance broker Footman James. The survey polled 2,000 UK adults and found that over 1 in 5 people are now considering purchasing a classic car as a new investment. The findings come amid ongoing concerns of stock market volatility and with the Bank of England … [Read more...]
Classic cars now highly sort after – by thieves
Thieves are turning back to the 1980s. Car crime in Britain has jumped up by eight per cent in just a year, with 81,000 vehicles stolen from their owners last year. Proving that classic cars are just as much a target for thieves, 40 classic Fords were stolen in the first 4 months of this year. Rising values and a shortage of parts, make classics highly desirable for criminals warns stolen … [Read more...]
Classic bloodline will help fight against cancer
Classic Car Auctions, the specialist auction house for the sale of ‘everyman’ classic cars, is helping to fundraise for blood cancer charity Bloodwise as part of its sponsorship of this year’s Big Welsh Car Show. CCA, who previously helped raise thousands of pounds for charity through celebrity presenter Chris Evans’ CarFest event, are appealing to generous classic car dealers and owners to … [Read more...]