BMW is recalling of almost 312,000 cars following an investigation by the BBC’s consumer series Watchdog Live. The company had already issued a safety recall in 2017 affecting 36,410 petrol cars, but after Watchdog found that the same issue could affect a wider number of cars, the recall is being extended. The programme tonight features the case of Mwape … [Read more...]
Insurance News
Silver is a good bet for car colour
Silver has kept its title of being the most popular car colour in Britain despite a 3% decline in popularity which has seen its numbers fall by 205,326 to 6.6m vehicles. New DVLA data requested by RAC Insurance shows that as of the third quarter of 2017 silver cars made up just over a fifth (21%) of all cars on Britain’s roads and that the total number of … [Read more...]
Jobless pay higher car insurance premiums
The unemployed are being hampered by higher car insurance premiums close to double those working. Students are also paying more than those out of work, according to a motor snapshot of policies compiled by Wales-based Comparethemarket.com . The trends discovered in the survey that the average price of a policy for someone working is £693, for an … [Read more...]
Avoid holiday hire rip-offs
Brits hire an estimated two million cars abroad every year, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association and many get ripped off with hidden or unnecessary charges. In order to help Brits save money on their rental car and avoid possible extra costs, Hitachi Personal Finance has gathered some top tips on getting the best price when … [Read more...]
Welsh premiums dip for first time in three years
Drivers in South Wales are celebrating an unexpected U-turn in car insurance costs as prices in the region drop for the first time in three years. Car insurance now costs drivers in the region £712, on average, and is -£35 (-5%) cheaper than it was just three months ago – a small win for drivers in the region after facing a raft of price rises in recent … [Read more...]
Rising concern as more drivers’ report pothole damage
Half of British drivers have sustained vehicle damage from potholes in recent years, they told pollsters for the AA. The AA-Populus poll, which surveyed over 21,000 drivers, found that 92% of British drivers are concerned about potential damage to their vehicle as a result of poor road conditions. This problem has led to more than half (52%) of drivers … [Read more...]
Bad experiences & higher premiums driving changes
Poor claims experiences and sky rocketing premiums are driving motorists into the hands of rival insurers. Research from comparethemarket.com reveals that over a quarter of drivers (29%) who made a claim on their motor policy went on to switch provider, predominantly because of an increase to the cost of insurance and frustration at the claims … [Read more...]
Land Rover legends need telling
One of the UK’s leading specialist classic vehicle insurance brokers, Footman James, is searching for Land Rovers with a personal story to tell. This year marks 70 years since the first ever production Land Rover and in a bid to celebrate the iconic marque, a special event will be held at Bicester Heritage for collectors, restorers and enthusiasts to … [Read more...]
If you think you’re insured, check again
Tens of thousands of cars will come up for insurance renewal each month but you may be unwittingly breaking the law when you do so. Some insurance policies automatically renew but even then any change in personal circumstances not declared to the provider mean you will possibly have no cover in the event of a claim. Look at our handy guide to check if … [Read more...]
eCall safety milestone reached
As of this Saturday, automobile manufacturers will equip all new car types with eCall to automatically dial emergency services in the event of a serious road traffic accident detected by vehicle sensors. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association welcomed this milestone, which has been made possible thanks to huge investments by the … [Read more...]
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