The shoparound average premium has fallen by a fiver over first quarter of 2015 but low premiums cannot last, say the AA. There was good news for motorists as the average quoted premium for a typical annual comprehensive car insurance policy fell over the first three months of the year. That’s according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance … [Read more...]
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Seasonal advice on motorway safety
With the holiday season in swing and families undertaking longer journeys, the Institute of Advanced Motorists’ chief examiner, Peter Rodger, is advising drivers on how to handle a breakdown on the motorway. Six out of ten deaths on motorways involve a stationary vehicle so breaking down is a very high risk. Here are Peter’s seven tips to guide you … [Read more...]
Technology could lead to leasing revolution, says Glass’s
The arrival of autonomous vehicles may completely revolutionise the present car ownership model, says Glass's. There are a variety of likely developments but it is possible that manufacturers will retain ownership of the vehicle throughout its life and lease it either to individuals or consortiums in localised urban areas. Rupert Pontin, head of … [Read more...]
Testing times and time to take your test
Passing your driving test is one of the most liberating things that you can do. While it’s your skill and confidence that will ultimately determine your fate, you also need luck to be on your side. You might have driven perfectly for the entire test, only for a van to suddenly pull out on you and cause you to brake and lose your rhythm. Or perhaps a … [Read more...]
Older drivers worry most about new technology on roads and in cars
Older drivers need to be helped to stay safe on the roads for as long as possible through a combination of training and technology, according to the AA Charitable Trust. Edmund King, director of the AA Charitable Trust and Visiting Professor of Transport at Newcastle University, will today address the subject at the Transport Matters Event at Newcastle … [Read more...]
Staggering cost of our love affair with cars
The average British motorist could buy a family home with the money they spend on car care over a lifetime, according to a new survey. The average driving Brit will spend a staggering £189,416.64 on motoring in their lifetime – that’s over the £179,492 needed to buy the average house in Britain today. The survey reveals that car loving Brits splash out … [Read more...]
Easter warning of motorway breakdowns from the AA
With millions of drivers expected to hit the road next Easter weekend, AA research shows that around a quarter of them have potentially endangered their lives unnecessarily by stopping on the hard shoulder in a non-emergency. Since 2000, 836 people on average in the UK have been killed or injured each year in incidents on hard shoulders and lay-bys. An … [Read more...]
Europe’s most reliable car may come as a surprise
British and French brands produce Europe’s most reliable cars, according to the latest research by Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index. With the 85th Geneva Motor Show displaying the latest automotive technology closing its doors at the end of last week, Warranty Direct has revealed which are Europe’s most reliable models. The vehicles analysed were an … [Read more...]
Biker e-book to compile the best rides
Motorcycle insurance providers, Express Insurance Services, have launched a new campaign to celebrate a resurgence in motorcycle riding. The idea is to create a definitive guide to motorcycling in the UK, where a new interactive map will be created to chart the UK’s best routes, biker-friendly businesses, garages and themed events. Teaming up with … [Read more...]
Road rage is rife, Welsh insurer discovers
Britain’s roads are awash with angry drivers, with more than a third of motorists (37%) saying they’ve been involved in an incident of road rage, according to new research from Confused.com. Worryingly, these incidents of road rage appear to be pushing many to boiling point as nearly a fifth (19%) of those who have been involved in a road rage incident … [Read more...]
