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...]
Insurance Features
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...]
Drink drivers face having alcohol-interlocks fitted
More than half of motorists (53%) want to allow courts to order anyone convicted of drink-driving to have ‘alcolocks’ fitted to their vehicles to prevent them reoffending, a new RAC study has found. While almost a quarter (23%) of the 1,763 drivers surveyed by the RAC didn’t think the introduction of the breathalyser devices – which prevent a vehicle being … [Read more...]
Toyota and Lexus owners most at risk of “cat-burglars”
Toyota Auris owners are being warned they’re most at risk of catalytic converter theft, according to research. The figures state that one in every 157 of these cars has the device taken - a higher ratio than any other model in the data. Drivers of this vehicle are now being warned to take extra precautions to keep it safe from thieves. The … [Read more...]
Pilot will examine possible driving test changes
Google searches for “driving test change” have increased by 600% in the past week, following the launch of a major new Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency trial. GAP insurance provider, ALA Insurance, is welcoming the move - citing its potential to reduce accidents with claims involving newly qualified drivers. The DVSA has launched a three-month pilot at … [Read more...]
A third of drivers ignore tyre pressures
Uswitch recently investigated the most commonly ignored car issues and why drivers are reluctant to fix them straight away. Continuing to drive a vehicle after identifying a fault can be a safety hazard and in serious cases even result in legal repercussions. Despite this, nearly three in five (57%) car owners admitted to driving their vehicle after … [Read more...]
Women worry most about night-time breakdowns
One in five have personally felt fear or danger after breaking down, with women disproportionately affected by safety concerns on rural and unlit roads. New data has revealed a hidden anxiety among UK drivers: breaking down after dark. According to a new study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance, 38% of UK motorists say they feel unsafe when stranded … [Read more...]
Heard the one about Melvyn, Norma and their Hyundai Tucson?
MoneySuperMarket's research analysed car makes and models to reveal which models are driven by those with the highest number of no claims’ years. Though the make and model of vehicle can influence the cost of car insurance, the insurance experts’ data reveals which cars are favored by the most experienced and claim-free drivers. Typical No-Claims Streak … [Read more...]
Tips for young drivers to cut costs
For young drivers, getting on the road involves various costs that can add up. Learning to drive typically costs around £1,350, and after passing your test, you’ll need to think about additional expenses, such as buying a car, paying for tax and insurance, and managing everyday costs like fuel and maintenance. With this in mind, Claire Wills-Mckissick, a … [Read more...]
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