One in five married Brits reckon their partner is dangerous driver, according to a new study. New research of the nation’s motorists has revealed the extent to which UK couples literally drive each other round the bend - with 26 percent of Brits refusing to get in the car with their partner in the past year because they fear for their own … [Read more...]
Insurance Features
Road safety spending crashes
A row has erupted over the latest road accidents statistics and figures which show no accident reductions while a FoI request shows big cuts in safety expenditure by the Government. Nearly 4,000 drivers involved in an accident failed a breath test in 2017, according to Department for Transport (DfT) statistics. But the total number of drivers and … [Read more...]
Warranty worries over technology and responsibility
New technology and parts sharing is posing a tough challenge for vehicle makers to decide on warranty cover. Warranty and quality specialists from automotive suppliers met at the 2018 CLEPA Warranty Conference in Frankfurt, to discuss the future challenges in managing warranty in the future and the headline of the conference was “Warranty in a digital … [Read more...]
WiFi thieves are locking onto cars
Recent figures from by the government show that car theft is on the rise again. Its increased by 15 per cent since 2016/17, and 40 per cent over the last five years and the finger is pointed at keyless entry systems. Tracker is warning motorists to increase their level of car security as 80% of all vehicles stolen and recovered by Tracker in 2017 were … [Read more...]
Beating the thieves – on price
According to the Office for National Statistics, 89,000 vehicles were stolen in England and Wales last year – up by 56% from 57,000 in 2016. Motorists now have a new way to protect their vehicle from thieves with the launch of TRACKER Vantage, the affordable GPS security solution from TRACKER, the stolen vehicle recovery expert. TRACKER Vantage comes … [Read more...]
Covering investment rarely considered by car buyers
A new car loses approximately 20% of its value when it is driven off the showroom forecourt, and cars lose between 15 – 20% of their value each year, however, different makes, models and even colours will all hold and lose their value differently. Depreciation is the difference between what you paid for a car and the amount you can get back when … [Read more...]
Tougher roadside checks for drivers coming in
IAM RoadSmart has warned motorists that they can expect to be tested for a suite of reasons if they happen to be stopped by the police for any reason. Every driver stopped by police from Thames Valley, Hampshire and the West Midlands in September will be required to read a number plate from 20 metres it was revealed this week. Anyone who fails will … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 September
Drivers have paid £11m for speeding, stopping in yellow boxes and driving in bus lanes in Cardiff in the last four years. Cardiff council made £4m from "moving traffic offences" in 2017-18, the highest figure on record while money from parking hit an all time low and the RAC called for better signs to warn drivers and accused the authority of increasing … [Read more...]
Reduce the risk of buying a stolen car
Earlier in the year it was widely reported that UK car thefts were on the rise, which is a cause for concern. This makes buying a used car a risky business. Those who are looking to a grab a bargain with a car made by a German manufacturer may have even more need to be vigilant when looking to buy a second-hand vehicle. With car thefts being a growing … [Read more...]
Insurance premiums penalise some jobs
Choosing the wrong occupation could land drivers in a situation where they are paying as much as 14% of their salary, just to insure their car. According to Confused.com, the driver savings site, doormen ranked second on the list of the 10 most expensive occupations for car insurance, paying out a whopping £3,215 on average. This burden is made worse … [Read more...]
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