GoCompare Car Insurance is warning drivers to swerve away from heavily discounted car insurance deals advertised on social media or marketplace websites, and to trust their gut instincts. Victims of fraudsters known as ‘ghost brokers’, lose on average £769 and face penalties for uninsured driving. "Ghost broker" is the name given to someone who poses as … [Read more...]
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Green plates plan for EVs
If green number plates are introduced to mark out electric cars, research from a Welsh insurer shows it will accelerate the take up of low emission models. A large proportion of British motorists – over 8 million - are expected to make the switch to an electric or hybrid car in the next five years. This week, the DfT published its suggestions for the new … [Read more...]
Police nick the cheapest car insurance
It's a fair cop - police officers benefit from cheapest car insurance Police professionals can expect the cheapest car insurance quotes on the market, according to new research by Quotezone.co.uk. The median insurance quote for police and community support professionals in the UK is £499. Driving instructors and examiners are on their tails at £615; … [Read more...]
Premiums jump for Welsh drivers
There’s bad news for drivers in Wales, as latest data reveals the average cost of car insurance has increased in the past 12 months, but savvy drivers can combat these rises by shopping around. New figures reveal the average price of car insurance in Wales is now £686 following a £12 (2%) increase over the past year. That’s according to Confused.com’s … [Read more...]
Premiums continue to fall despite IPT hike
Average premiums have continued to fall in the third quarter of 2019 indicating a trend of reducing premiums, according to the latest Premium Drivers report from comparethemarket.com. While premiums have historically fluctuated throughout the year, average premiums are now markedly lower than the same time last year. In Q3 2018, average premiums were £732. … [Read more...]
Roadtesting your sex life
Romance doesn't always take a back seat, according to a survey by Tempcover. Surveying 1,000 drivers, all of whom admitted to intimate relations in their car, Tempcover asked everything from who they were doing it with, to why, their most favoured positions and where in/or on the car gave them the biggest thrill. About 80% of people have taken advantage of … [Read more...]
Three brands dominate UK insurance
Three car brands continue to dominate the ranking of most popular cars in the UK. Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen account for the top six most popular cars, representing almost a quarter of all enquiries on comparethemarket.com. The Ford Fiesta leads the way with 6.1% of enquiries followed by the Vauxhall Corsa and the Ford Focus with 5.4% and 3.8% … [Read more...]
New drivers facing old risks this autumn
Thousands of new and generally younger drivers will be facing their first autumn and winter on the road since passing their tests earlier this year, and dangers are around the corners. They may well have already encountered some pretty challenging conditions, but telematics insurance provider, drivelikeagirl, is urging new drivers to be extra vigilant to … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 September
Volvo is first to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with launch of new XC40 T5 Twin Engine. The front-wheel-drive hybrid system uses 180hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with 82hp electric motor to achieve combined output of 262hp – highest figure in the XC40 line-up. With the UK set to bake in an Indian summer heatwave this … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
It is calculated that a million EVs will be sold in Europe next year. Figures from the Transport & Environment lobby group are based on manufacturers’ figures and will be realised by a boost in ev performance, improved combustion engines, reduced sales of high polluting cars and pooling of EV development among makers. Hyundai is the latest car maker to … [Read more...]
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