More than 23 million people expect to be win compensation for mis-sold car finance a new survey has found as Brits await a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that could release tens of billions in potential payouts. A new poll by law firm Slater & Gordon found that 45% of people believe they could be entitled to a payout over a car finance agreement taken out … [Read more...]
Insurance Features
Welsh car thefts among UK lowest
West, mid and north Wales have recorded some of the lowest reports of vehicle theft. London has been named the worst place in the UK for vehicle thefts, according to a new study based on official police figures and compiled by Go.Compare car insurance. In 2024, the Metropolitan Police reported 34,000 cases of stolen vehicles across the city, equating to … [Read more...]
Concerns over “driverless” cars
Just one in 25 people (4%) believe driverless cars are already safe enough to be used on UK roads and only 11% said they would use the technology if it was available now. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker also reveals that 34% wouldn’t feel safe riding in a driverless car and 26% think they will never be as safe as a human driver. Almost half (49%) agree … [Read more...]
Dogs overheating in cars
As the UK face record-breaking temperatures a leading GAP insurance provider is warning of the dangers of leaving dogs in parked vehicles, with over 2,000 police reports filed since 2014. New data uncovered through Freedom of Information requests by ALA Insurance reveals that 2,031 incidents of dogs left in hot cars have been reported to UK police forces … [Read more...]
2025 Wimbledon stars and their cars
Porsche is the top seed among competitors as Wimbledon stars of the tennis world convene in south-west London for two weeks of top-quality sport on turf. With prize money pots continuing to grow and sponsorships becoming increasingly lucrative, the sport’s top hitters have access to some of the world’s most exciting motor cars. But who’s driving what, and … [Read more...]
Half drivers unprepared for foreign roads
With the official start of summer just around the corner, this is a season when millions of people head abroad for a well-earned break to enjoy the scenic countryside, cities and beaches that mainland Europe has to offer. Taking their own car on a trip across the water, often gives motorists the added convenience and freedom of being able to set off … [Read more...]
Wales is top for motor bike sales in UK
New analysis of Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency data has found that motorbike numbers have increased by 10.51% since 2015. It also revealed the regions that have seen the largest jump in figures, highlighting where the two-wheelers are seeing the biggest boom in popularity. The second quarter of 2024 saw more than 1.4 … [Read more...]
Act on advisories before it’s too late says RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently MOT’d, 44% said the test resulted in one or more advisory … [Read more...]
Paying out for potholes – how to win damages
Tom’s daily trip to work turned into a 51-week-fight for his rights after hitting a pothole which had been known about for two years but ignored by the local council. The South Wales leisure business manager reached an out of court settlement with Stoke on Trent Council for damage caused to his car by a 70mm deep pothole which had not been repaired for … [Read more...]
Your job can drive up your insurance premium
From the make and model of your vehicle to where it’s parked at night, many factors affect the price of your car insurance, but careers could be creating higher costs on insurance premiums. New analysis from automotive experts at Vertu Motors has uncovered which professions are being hit hardest by insurance premiums. Using government data, Vertu found … [Read more...]
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