Middle-aged drivers are 35 times more likely to speed or commit a motoring offence than teenagers, according to information gathered by Uswitch comparison site. Uswitch car insurance recently carried out research to determine the worst offenders, including which age groups are convicted the most, as well as which area of the UK the most offences … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 2 October
Eye snatching is the term being applied to the increasing number of LED headlight thefts worth thousands of pounds for each unit. Thieves are increasingly targeting expensive models to hack out and disconnect the multi-lenses to be sold on the parts' black market, said Philip Swift, Technical Director at Claims Management and Adjusting. Europe's component … [Read more...]
Pay-per-month insurance rip off
Six months after Which? revealed eye-watering interest rates being charged to insurance customers paying monthly, new analysis reveals that little has changed. In August, the consumer body surveyed 49 car insurance firms and 48 home insurance firms to find out what they charge customers using 'premium finance' to pay for their insurance in monthly … [Read more...]
Uswitch throws spotlight on worst offenders
Uswitch car insurance recently conducted research to investigate the top driving offences from June 2023 to June 2024. Out of the total 1,141,283 offences recorded during this period, 961,530 were issued for exceeding speed limits on public roads or motorways (categories SP30 and SP50). When someone is convicted of a driving offence, their driving licence … [Read more...]
Little car mods can come with big fines
Customising your car’s interior has become a popular way for drivers to express their individuality with Google searches for ‘car modifications’ up 21% in the last month and ‘custom car’ up 5% in the last year. However, experts warn that certain modifications, while seemingly harmless, can have serious safety implications and lead to significant fines. Some … [Read more...]
Time to apply the weedkiller for thieves
Motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting is calling on the police to abolish the stolen vehicle data handling process known as ‘six-week weeding’. According to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics, as many as 350 vehicles are stolen each day in the UK. Any Lost or Stolen marker placed against a Vehicle Registration … [Read more...]
Keeping on top of your motoring admin saves money
It might feel like a full-time job to keep on top of admin and payments relating to your car, but putting off your car-related admin could cost you. Common motoring mistakes like waiting until the last minute to renew your car insurance, predicting your mileage incorrectly, or misunderstanding your car finance deal could all be leaving motorists out of … [Read more...]
Prioritise pothole problems, motorists call on Government
Almost all motorists (96%) say solving the potholes crisis should be the number one priority for the new Labour government, according to new research. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 92% would like to see fairer fuel prices, 91% lower insurance costs, 85% better public transport and 81% more road building to ease congestion. There is … [Read more...]
Dangers of a dashcam – for drivers who use them
Dashcams hold dangers for drivers using them, warn ALA Insurance. These handy motoring tools are able to record footage of your journey, and can be used when making claims following an accident to prove who is at fault. However, car warranty providers, ALA Insurance said lesser known laws around using a dashcam on the road that could land you with a big … [Read more...]
Take a holiday from potholes and go abroad
Most drivers prefer the state of roads across the Channel compared to the UK’s pothole-ridden ones, according to RAC Europe. Six-in-10 (62%) motorists say local roads in Europe are in better condition with fewer potholes than equivalent roads in the UK, with only a fifth (17%) thinking UK roads are in better shape than those on the continent. Concerningly, … [Read more...]
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