A new study by GAP Insurance provider ALA Insurance has revealed that 22% of UK drivers admit to filming themselves while driving, a worrying trend driven largely by the popularity of social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. The survey of 1,500 drivers found that nearly one in five have used their phone to record themselves behind the wheel, … [Read more...]
Be aware of rising executive car thefts
With car thefts in the UK on the rise, one expert reveals just how easy it is to steal a high-end vehicle - and what every driver should know. In 2024, more than 130,000 cars were stolen in the UK, with the majority of thefts involving high-value, keyless entry vehicles. These numbers reflect a rising trend and a growing threat, as criminals exploit … [Read more...]
£16 M hit for businesses in van crime
As temperatures rise across the nation, van owners are being encouraged to be hyper-aware of leaving vehicles unattended with windows and roofs down. This comes as over 12,414 tool thefts were reported from a vehicle in 2024, which stands at almost half (49%) of overall tool theft in the UK. Mike Thompson, COO at Leasing Options has shared insight around … [Read more...]
Welsh car thefts among UK lowest
West, mid and north Wales have recorded some of the lowest reports of vehicle theft. London has been named the worst place in the UK for vehicle thefts, according to a new study based on official police figures and compiled by Go.Compare car insurance. In 2024, the Metropolitan Police reported 34,000 cases of stolen vehicles across the city, equating to … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 July
In a landmark hearing, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has seen a record-breaking fine imposed on a company with repeated overloading offences, following a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court. Starling Distribution Services Limited was ordered to pay £759,000 after being convicted of overloading and defective vehicle offences for the fourth time. … [Read more...]
Dogs overheating in cars
As the UK face record-breaking temperatures a leading GAP insurance provider is warning of the dangers of leaving dogs in parked vehicles, with over 2,000 police reports filed since 2014. New data uncovered through Freedom of Information requests by ALA Insurance reveals that 2,031 incidents of dogs left in hot cars have been reported to UK police forces … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 June
Car dealers are having to battle increased levels of fraud and attempted fraud to go with a number of other challenges currently facing the motor trade. That is according to the latest Forecourt Foresight report from Close Brothers Motor Finance which found that one in five automotive retailers have fallen victim to fraud and a further 31% of dealers have … [Read more...]
National low-down on 20mph limits from Tempcover
Wales has Britain's highest percentage of urban roads with a 20mph limit, shows new research which highlights significant differences between British regions and local authorities. The analysis, conducted by temporary car insurance experts Tempcover, examined data provided by Insight Warehouse, which comes from their comprehensive national maps of speed … [Read more...]
Drink drivers face having alcohol-interlocks fitted
More than half of motorists (53%) want to allow courts to order anyone convicted of drink-driving to have ‘alcolocks’ fitted to their vehicles to prevent them reoffending, a new RAC study has found. While almost a quarter (23%) of the 1,763 drivers surveyed by the RAC didn’t think the introduction of the breathalyser devices – which prevent a vehicle being … [Read more...]
Toyota and Lexus owners most at risk of “cat-burglars”
Toyota Auris owners are being warned they’re most at risk of catalytic converter theft, according to research. The figures state that one in every 157 of these cars has the device taken - a higher ratio than any other model in the data. Drivers of this vehicle are now being warned to take extra precautions to keep it safe from thieves. The … [Read more...]
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