The cost of car insurance in Wales is at a two-year high, according to new data today. Drivers in the region can now expect to pay £712 for their car insurance, on average, following increases over the past year. That’s according to Confused.com’s latest car insurance price index, powered by Willis Towers Watson. Based on more than six million quotes … [Read more...]
Insurance Features
Newslines 17 January
Toyota will use the Geneva motor show in March to unveil its concept for a new small SUV due to go on sale in about 12 months. Based on the forthcoming new Yaris platform and assembled in northern France, the un-named model will sell along with a new plug-in hybrid RAV4, the company said this week. European car-makers reported an overall 21% rise in … [Read more...]
Potholes are biggest shock for drivers, says survey
A survey of 2,000 road users found the craggy gaps in the road surface were more irritating than tailgaters, drivers failing to use their indicators, and even breaking down. Eight in 10 drivers, cyclists or motorcycle riders even say they have to navigate potholes every time they use the roads. Glasgow is the worst city in the UK for potholes according to … [Read more...]
Call for clarity on “auto-renewed” policies
The Financial Conduct Authority has provided a further update on the work it is undertaking to tackle the ‘loyalty penalty’ faced by millions of financial services customers and other issues raised by the Citizens Advice super-complaint to the Competition and Markets Authority in 2018. GoCompare has been involved in the consultation and Lee … [Read more...]
Law change will hurt genuine claims
It’s going to become a pain in the neck to deal with a whiplash claim from the end of March. With the law surrounding road traffic accidents proposed to change in April 2020, those suffering whiplash or soft tissue damage should look to progress their claims before the compensation process changes and becomes more complicated. The government is working to … [Read more...]
Beware of using uninsured “taxis”, warn insurers
Wales' based GoCompare has issued a warning to drivers not to offer people lifts home for profit this Christmas, following reports of young people offering their services on social media. Pembrokeshire Council said it had been made aware of “illegal taxis” operating throughout west Wales and previous reports have found numerous Facebook groups … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 December
The Mazda MX-30 all electric SUV will go on sale in Europe in 12 months time. It is expected in the UK in Spring 2021. Owners of Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Abarth vehicles can now benefit from a range of fast, convenient repairs & services, without having to pre-book thanks to the new MOPAR Express Lane service. This new concept has opened at 103 … [Read more...]
Young driver premiums are falling
With the cost of getting a young driver on the road climbing to nearly £7000 this year, choosing the right car and car insurance can have a significant impact on how much new drivers must pay to stay mobile. The good news is that one comparison site has found average car insurance premiums for drivers under 25 are falling. In the first eight … [Read more...]
£60 added to average premiums by comparison sites, claim
A new report sheds light on the practices price comparison websites are implementing to persuade vulnerable young drivers to part with their hard-earned cash - when they already pay 149% more than national average on their insurance. Earlier this month the Financial Conduct Authority released an assessment of the insurance industry, which lifted the lid on … [Read more...]
North Wales hit by rising van thefts
Van thefts in North Wales have doubled in 12 months but fallen by 75% in South East Wales. CV theft across the UK has soared by 45% over the last four years with 30,000 vehicles stolen since 2015, according to research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. A total of 32,056 vans have been stolen over the last four years with almost 10,000 thefts recorded … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 53
- 54
- 55
- 56
- 57
- …
- 69
- Next Page »
