Five areas in Wales have some of the safest roads in Britain. Analysis of road accidents recorded by the Department for Transport showed over half of accidents happen between 21 and 30mph and with T-junctions the blackspots. The data shows that Kent has the most dangerous roads in the UK says Uswitch, which has looked at the figures. Government recorded … [Read more...]
Insurance News
Premiums remain at four-years low
The average price that motorists are paying for their motor insurance continues to remain at a four year low according to the ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker. The ABI’s Tracker is the only survey that looks at the price consumers pay for their cover, rather than the price they are quoted. The average price paid for comprehensive motor … [Read more...]
Insurance warning over lapsed MoTs
The coronavirus lockdown earlier this year resulted in millions of cars receiving a six-month extension to their MOT certificate but that leeway has ended. With the current MOT failure rate at 32%, millions of vehicles that don’t meet levels of roadworthiness could be on the streets. GoCompare Car Insurance is warning that this year, more than ever, it’s … [Read more...]
“Frost Jacking” warning
With the average first day of frost striking as early as 11 November in some regions of the UK, Tracker warns motorists of the perils of ‘Frost Jacking’ and urges extra vigilance when de-icing vehicle windscreens. Over three and a half million pounds worth of stolen vehicles were recovered by Tracker between November 2019 and January 2020, the peak months … [Read more...]
Tradelines 28 October
Car wash operators at supermarkets in Wales have asked for clarification over their "essential" services provision under the Firebreak lockdown. Controversial decisions have been taken to outlaw non-essential products and services in supermarkets and this has already led to a massive public petition calling on Welsh Government to end the widescale ban, but … [Read more...]
Premiums rising again and young drivers’ risk
Motor premiums are rising again after months of decline in the wake of coronavirus travel limits. Dan Hutson, head of motor insurance, comparethemarket.com, said, “Car insurance premiums are on the rise and have increased by £16 to £714 in September, from August. “This follows four consecutive months of declining costs leading to premiums reaching the … [Read more...]
Tank of mum and dad keeps kids moving
The Tank of Mum and Dad Report from comparethemarket.com highlights just how reliant young drivers are on their parents to help them pay for insurance, petrol, repairs and motoring taxes. Over a third of parents (39%) said that they paid some or all of the costs for the duration of their child’s first year driving. 14% contributed for the first two years … [Read more...]
Premiums drop in Wales but beware of higher charges
Drivers in Wales are being urged to shop around as the price of buying a new car insurance policy has dropped by £33, on average – but insurers have been ramping up the cost of renewals, new research finds. New data shows the average price of a new car insurance policy in Wales dropped by 5% - or £33 - in the past 12 months, meaning those who shopped around … [Read more...]
Grey fleets not black and white for home-workers
The rise of home working in the wake of the coronavirus crisis is creating issues for fleets when it comes to classifying journeys, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Describing the problem as “The New Commute,” the organisation says that problems revolve around whether an employee’s home is now officially their place of work. Paul Hollick, AFP … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 October
Thousands of drivers are making big savings by working from home and not paying to use toll bridges, tunnels or motorway sections, says Leasing Options. It has looked at toll costs and found the Dartford Crossing the dearest to use over a year, taking over £3,500 off drivers and even the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol costs £524 annually. Changing your … [Read more...]
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