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...]
Insurance Features
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...]
Call for Government to update all motoring law
Safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging a thorough and comprehensive review of road traffic offences to ensure consistency in dealing with all road users who flout the rules. The Government this week proposed a death by dangerous cycling law after 44-year-old mother-of-two Kim Briggs was knocked over and killed by a bicycle … [Read more...]
Alcohol related accidents accelerate 30%
The number of fatal road accidents involving illegal alcohol levels has risen 30%. Figures released by the Department for Transport today show there were 220 fatal drink drive accidents in 2016 – compared with 170 in 2015. The number of serious casualties was also up – from 1,170 to 1,250. The total number of casualties, including slight injuries, … [Read more...]
Best pass or fail driving-test rates in Wales
Mid-Wales is the best place to try your driving test. But Wrexham is the worst, according to a breakdown of DVSA pass rates studied by Confused.com. What the statistics say about the quality of the driving instructors in the towns is not explained but to anyone taking a practical driving test it's one of the most nerve-wracking things a learner driver … [Read more...]
New generation electric cars spark warning
Electric cars are posing a particular fire danger to users and technicians. Last year, TV presenter Richard Hammond escaped with slight injuries after a prototype electric sports car he was driving crashed and was totally destroyed in minutes and earlier this year another electric car crashed in America, was recovered and then burst into flames some time … [Read more...]
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