The Mercedes Benz R-Class (06-15) and Saab 9-3 (04-12) are the cars most likely to suffer suspension damage from potholes, according to repair analysis. Hyundai’s Santa Fe (06-12) and the Land Rover Discovery 3 (04-10) have the next most susceptible suspension, with 13.9 and 13.3 percent respectively of Warranty Direct customers claiming for axle & suspension damage annually. Potholes … [Read more...]
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Older drivers facing end of the road in Wales
More than 3,000 motorists in Wales aged 70+ have had their driving licence revoked or refused due to a medical condition over the last three years, according to FOI data obtained by Confused.com. UK law requires drivers who reach the age of 70 to renew their licence every three years, with older drivers legally required to declare whether they are fit to drive. However, 45% of Welsh drivers … [Read more...]
AA urge Chancellor to put brakes on motoring tax plans
The AA has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to resist hitting motorists and businesses again in the forthcoming budget. Edmund King OBE, AA president, says he is concerned that the Chancellor may consider Insurance Premium Tax and car fuel duty hikes to be a ‘quick win’ to increase revenues. He points out that the cost imposed by the 58% increase in Insurance … [Read more...]
Agisters joined by Vloggers
The digital tribe of YouTubers, bloggers and social media marketers simply haven’t existed as far as the UK car insurance industry is concerned - until now. While ancient, outdated or incredibly niche occupations including agisters, almoners and ostlers are catered for by the Association of British Insurers, modern careers in digital media do not appear on the lists used by insurers to rate car … [Read more...]