More than half of people (56 per cent) admit to heated ‘carguments’, arguing with their partner about their driving habits, reveals research from Direct Line Motor Insurance. One in 13 (8 per cent) people have broken up with a partner due to their annoying driving habits, rising to nearly one in five (18 per cent) young people aged 18-34. Speeding is the … [Read more...]
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Falling value of new cars put off younger buyers
The depreciation value of 2022's most popular cars has been revealed According to a new report by Go.Compare Car Insurance, a high depreciation value would stop 70% of drivers from buying a particular make or model of car. Most young drivers have future finances in mind, with 73% of those aged 18 to 24 being put off a car if it depreciates … [Read more...]
Luxembourg chills with car karma
Luxembourg topped the rankings as the least stressful European country for drivers, in a study for Confused.com . The western European country’s ranking reflects its consistently good scoring, and it was found to have low traffic congestion levels. It also recorded a fuel cost of just 0.002% of its average annual income and 3.58 road fatalities per … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 February: Swansea drivers are best
Swansea is home to the UK’s best drivers, with just 1.5 casualties per 10,000 people, according to analysis of Government data. Moneybarn crunched the statistics and also found there were just 2.57 speeding offences per 10,000 people in Wales second city. Ford is mulling over how many car segments it needs to be competing in as it looks for bigger profits … [Read more...]
Ten things you need to know about personal leasing
Navigating personal leasing can be overwhelming, especially with many online quotations and deals available. To ensure you get the best deal, it's essential to understand the basics of leasing and tailoring the various elements to fit your needs. With over 30 years of experience helping leasing customers source the right new cars in the UK, LeasePlan UK’s … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 February: The Beatles Minis on show
Later this month The London Classic Car Show will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Mini Cooper S in chart-topping style when all three surviving Minis originally owned by the Beatles are reunited for the very first time in 55 years. This once in a generation display at Kensington, Olympia over the 24-26 February weekend, features the famed Minis of … [Read more...]
Bureaucracy adding to car theft misery
New Home Office figures have revealed car thefts are higher than the reported figures but it’s also getting harder for owners to get settlements from their insurers as a new layer of bureaucracy has been added. Analysis by Claims Management & Adjusting indicates car theft victims are frequently waiting more than seven days longer for insurance payouts … [Read more...]
UK is a safer haven for many drivers
When compared to other countries across the world such as Spain, Sweden and Germany, the UK is one of the safer places for motorists. The UK overall ranks 7th with 2.4 fatalities per 100,000 people, placing it in the top 10 safest European countries to drive in, according to a study by Hippo Leasing. The UK has the Highway Code in place in order to reduce … [Read more...]
M4 speeders targetted from today
Go Safe mobile enforcement will be starting on the M4 between junctions 33 and 34 today, following an increase in the number speed related collisions. Following the collisions, three speed surveys were conducted at different locations of the M4. The surveys measured a total of 213,372 vehicles, finding that 70,713 drivers were exceeding the speed limit, … [Read more...]
Cures for the winter chills
With cold weather and snow gripping Britain there are various issues and problems to affect vehicles, and they certainly won’t make January any cheerier. Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, has shared his top problems and solutions for vehicle issues usually caused by the cold weather, giving you one less thing to worry about. Your EV … [Read more...]
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