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 fraud is found every minute in UK
Every minute in Britain an insurance fraud is detected, according to industry figures. Over 562,000 insurance frauds were uncovered last year, said the Association of British Insurers. About 113,000 were dishonest claims, valued at £1.3bn and while the number of dishonest claims fell 8%, the value of those claims rose 1%. Organised frauds such as … [Read more...]
Speeding Welsh tourist is stopped in his tracks
A Welsh tourist has reportedly been arrested as he tried to leave Dubai in a dispute over £36,000 in speeding fines in a rented Lamborghini. Farah Hashi, 25, from Newport, was caught on cameras in four hours at up to 150mph in the £155,000 supercar. Brother, Adman, 50, told media a deal had been struck to repay about £30,000 raised by family and … [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...]
Beware of on-line vehicle scams
On-line used vehicle scams are escalating, says a reference agency. Mark Bailey, Head of CDL Vehicle Information Systems which owns mycarcheck.com, said, “The sheer volume of online scams is off the chart this summer, with seasonal favourites like convertibles, camper vans and motor homes being targeted. “The staff at our Glasgow call centre speak to … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers most likely to be on phones
Welsh drivers have Britain’s worst phone-fixation. One in five Welsh drivers told pollsters they regularly check or use their mobile while driving, and the Scots are only a bumper behind. A survey for Select Car Leasing also revealed that despite the well-publicised threat of six penalty points and a £200 fine, a variety of phone-related offences … [Read more...]
North Wales worst for drunken drivers
More than 1,000 drink-drivers were caught in Wales in 2017, nearly all in North Wales. North Wales Police recorded the most offences in Wales with 882 drink-drivers caught and than half (51%) of drivers in Wales admit to driving after having an alcoholic drink – more than half (53%) of which did so during the summer. In total, more than 41,000 UK motorists … [Read more...]
Admiral launch “Littlebox” for vans
Welsh-based insurer Admiral has launched a telematics van policy to ‘drive down’ costs for customers and reduce the number of vans that are stolen every year and not recovered. Admiral is first major insurer to introduce telematics for van drivers with the launch of Littlebox for Van. It aims to meet the growing demand for ‘black box’ insurance … [Read more...]
Diesel-gate recall, executives questioned, sales slow
It has been a bad week for German car makers and it could get worse over coming months. German prosecutors this week widened an emissions cheating probe into Volkswagen’s luxury carmaker Audi and Chief Executive Rupert Stadler is among suspects accused of fraud and false advertising. In 2015,Volkswagen admitted falsifying U.S. diesel emissions tests. … [Read more...]
Defender theft is rising, warns insurer
NFU Mutual, is urging farmers and country home owners to ramp up security measures as organised criminal gangs are scouring the countryside and cities for Land Rover Defenders and luxury 4x4s. Latest figures from the insurer reveal that claims costs for theft of Defender vehicles have risen 14% since the car rolled off the production line in early 2016. … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- …
- 30
- Next Page »
