Co-op Insurance has revealed that British motorists are quite literally in it for the long haul when it comes to their cars. Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency reveal that over nine million vehicles – more than one in five of the 40.3 million on the road today – has over 100,000 miles on the clock. Data from the insurer also shows that … [Read more...]
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New law is fraught with risks for drivers
Switching a self-driving vehicle between fully autonomous and merely assisted is fraught with dispute and litigation risks – a claims expert from loss recovery firm Corclaim has warned. It comes after planned changes to the Highway Code – which are designed to provide guidance to the courts and police, and are expected by July – will allow motorists using … [Read more...]
Millions of motorists consider axing breakdown cover
One-in-five Welsh drivers is considering cancelling their breakdown cover, says IAMRoadSmart. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, millions of motorists are now considering cancelling their breakdown insurance in a bid to cut back on everyday outgoings. The Welsh findings mirror the national picture after research commissioned by the UK’s leading road … [Read more...]
Bigger savings emerging with electric cars
The annual running cost of an electric vehicle is now £579 cheaper on average than a petrol-fuelled car, according to the latest research from comparethemarket.com. This saving in cost has increased from 2021 when EVs were just over £400 cheaper to run. The research, which analyses the price of insurance, fuel, and road taxes, shows that the average annual … [Read more...]
Experts trash Dacia Jogger sub-standard safety
The Dacia Jogger has been trashed by safety experts after crash tests. Three vehicles feature in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing: the DS4, Dacia Jogger and Honda HRV. The DS4, which was originally a four-star car, has been re-tested with the optional safety pack and achieved a five-star rating, scoring highly across all assessment … [Read more...]
Buying & replacement cycles forever changed
Extensions forced on fleets by both the pandemic and much delayed order times for new vehicles have probably changed company car and van replacement cycles forever, reports FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, said that fleets had realised that vehicles had the potential to be operated for markedly longer than had occurred in the past and had … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 April
If you’re thinking of a motoring holiday this year, Confused.com has issued a timely check-list of the least and most stressful countries to drive in. Least stressful are Denmark and Finland with Japan and Spain close behind, but the worrying highways are in the UAE, Bulgaria and Turkey and for those staying at home, the UK is jammed in 18thplace of the … [Read more...]
Classic car owners concerns over new ‘tampering law’
A recent survey shows 84 per cent of classic and specialist car owners are against the Department for Transport’s anti-tampering proposals that would outlaw tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on the road. The poll by classic and enthusiast vehicle insurance specialist, Footman James, shows that 84 per cent … [Read more...]
Men clocking up more penalties than women
Male motorists are clocking up more than twice as many penalty points as their female counterparts, according to new data from the Department for Transport. Male drivers racking up three penalty points on their licences currently total 1,343,700, compared to 606,700 for female drivers, as of the 5 February this year. The number of male drivers with six … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Following its success at the 2022 What Car? Awards, being named as the Best Small Car, the Honda Jazz has scored a hat-trick by way of two further endorsements. It has been picked by the jury at Which? Magazine for being the ‘Most Reliable Small Car’ and a ‘Best Buy’ in their 2021-2022 car tests and surveys. Motorists are being warned ahead of stricter new … [Read more...]
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