The Motor Ombudsman has warned motorists not to cut corners when buying their next used car. The cost-of-living crisis has led to an increase in first-time buyers considering cheaper options when the time comes to purchase their next vehicle. However, despite mounting costs elsewhere, the Motor Ombudsman says a used car is certainly not an … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to … [Read more...]
Outlaw private parking tickets, say drivers
Four in ten (41%) of drivers believe private companies should not be allowed to issue parking tickets, with more than half (54%) of over 65s saying this. The Opinium survey of 2000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com, a leading provider of Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance, also finds that paying for parking is a major … [Read more...]
Cutting insurance premiums – legally
With the cost of living continuing to rise and the average annual cost of car insurance reaching £586, many people will be looking for methods to reduce this expense. From enhancing security to seeking rewards, the car insurance experts at Confused.com share their tips on how to get cheaper car insurance: Don’t accept your renewal price - Many … [Read more...]
Beware of new insurance ‘admin fees’
Go.Compare car insurance says the number of policies that now charge admin fees has risen since this time last year. The comparison site has reviewed the 332 comprehensive car insurance products in the market in 2023 and compared the admin fees charged today, compared with the same fees charged in the same period in 2022. It found that the number of car … [Read more...]
Learners facing bills over £11,000 to get motoring
New drivers are the latest to face the brunt of the cost of living crisis. Research from CarMats.co.uk reveals £11,375 is the average price tag for those learning to drive and purchase a car in 2023. New drivers are expected to pay over £11,000 before even getting on the road. According to the RAC, it will take the average learner 45 hours of … [Read more...]
Call to crack-down on drug drivers
Driving under the influence of both legal and illegal drugs is an issue that is growing on all measures in the UK - collisions and casualties have gone up by over 260 per cent over the last ten years, and convictions are now at over 12,000 a year. The impact is devastating, far-reaching, and only getting worse, said IAM RoadSmart. This issue was brought … [Read more...]
Older drivers reluctant to switch insurers
Go.Compare car insurance has discovered that around more than 2.1million drivers, have not switched car insurance in the past decade or more. The findings, which asked drivers how often they have switched insurers, also discovered that the older generation are less likely to switch, with 12% of those aged 65 or more admitting that they have been with the … [Read more...]
More drivers missing vehicle tax payments
There has been a worrying increase in the number of drivers having their vehicle tax Direct Debits cancelled by DVLA after payments couldn’t be taken due to a lack of funds, figures analysed by the RAC show following a Freedom of Information request. Almost one million drivers (950,377) had their Direct Debits cancelled in the financial year 2021-22, an … [Read more...]
Beware of virtual vehicle scams
Car buying scams are on the rise, driven by criminals hoping to take advantage of drivers searching online for their next set of wheels. The second-hand market is becoming a hot bed for shady and illegal practices and this week six people were arrested after a major virtual vehicle scam was uncovered by police. It is thought hundreds of victims across the … [Read more...]
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