Zero tolerance on drink driving, additional hazard perception training and graduated forms of licensing should become the norm for young drivers. These targetted safety measures are need to help tackle the disproportionate risks faced by young drivers and motorcycle riders in Europe, according to the report Young Europeans Acting for Road Safety. The … [Read more...]
Insurance Features
Come one, cover all
Car lovers looking to save money, time and stress when it comes to insurance can rejoice in the news that family-run provider, Heritage Car Insurance, has launched Multi-Car, an insurance product for owners of multiple vehicles. Heritage Multi-Car is a specialist insurance package for drivers who own more than one vehicle and are tired of individual … [Read more...]
Rallylines 19 January
Specialist providers Dayinsure will continue to back Wales Rally GB for this year and next. The British round of the FIA World Rally Championship will be based in North Wales 26-29 October. The British Rally Championship 2017 has secured backing from Prestone. It supplies high performance coolant and anti-freeze as well as screenwash. … [Read more...]
Welsh motor sport under EU insurance threat
The future of Wales Rally GB and Circuit of Wales are unexpectedly under threat from a controversial ruling by a European Court. In future, both might have to pay enormous comprehensive public protection insurance premiums and see any competitors’ accidents reported to police as if they happened on public roads. Off-road rallies, grass-track, trials … [Read more...]
Bit-sized bits of better driving
UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has today announced the pilot of a range of bite-size safer driving modules for private drivers. They have been created as one-off one-to-one sessions which last between one and two hours, enabling drivers to brush up on a particular area of concern. All of these modules are conducted by IAM RoadSmart’s advanced … [Read more...]
Insurers want to access technology in autonomous cars
One of the key challenges for the future of automated driving will be determining where liability rests in the event of an accident with an automated car. A crucial part of making sure claims are settled fairly will be to understand who was in control of the vehicle at the time – the driver or the car? According to Peter Shaw, Chief Executive at … [Read more...]
New law to tighten up whiplash claims
A Government U-turn on legislation which will outlaw whiplash claims has been welcomed by motoring groups. In October, the Government said it did not see any need to change the law which has seen a dramatic escalation in false injury claims, but now there will be another look at the problem. The AA has welcomed the change of heart by the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Clock the classics from the ’80s and reap rewards
Hot hatches are future classics and highly collectable, says one insurer. Who can forget the incredible 80s, well except Gen Ys and millennials perhaps? The era of vintage Madonna, neon bodysuits, E.T. and of course amazing hatchbacks, thanks to the popularity of KITT, the almost-human like companion of Michael Knight in the iconic hit hit Knight … [Read more...]
Welsh mountain roads popular with holiday drivers
Wales is going to be one of the most popular driving destinations this weekend. A “staycation” survey for Wales-based Confused.com found the Welsh Route 66 along the A470 through Snowdonia from Cardiff to Llandudno will be driven by 11% of those questioned. A similar number plan to explore the Black Mountains range in the sourthern part of Mid-Wales … [Read more...]
Younger drivers lack ability to do basic tasks
Gocompare.com Car Insurance found that millions of British motorists lack the confidence to perform basic car maintenance tasks such as changing a flat tyre or jump starting a car battery. What's more, simple car maintenance skills look set to disappear with the Baby Boomers as the research revealed that young drivers are far less likely to be able to … [Read more...]
