Two in five car owners don’t appear to think twice about leaving their car keys with a stranger, despite the potential security risk, according to the results of a YouGov consumer survey by the automotive industry, government, police and insurance bodies. Car theft has fallen significantly since the mid 1990’s when, at its peak, up to 620,000 cars were … [Read more...]
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Survey questions law changes to introduce driverless cars
Seventy-four per cent of drivers think insurers should provide cover for damage caused by hackers accessing control systems in driverless cars, according to road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Almost 1,200 people responded to the survey which sought opinions on what driverless cars will mean for them as the UK heads towards autonomous vehicles becoming … [Read more...]
Motorists most likely to neglect tyres to save money
GoCompare insurance found that almost one in seven drivers have put off essential vehicle repairs and servicing because they couldn't afford them at the time. The survey of 2,000 UK motorists found that replacing tyres was the repair most likely to be delayed by motorists with brake related problems, mechanical repairs and windscreen repairs also … [Read more...]
New Scenic and Levorg impress crash testers
New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as standard. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) says the new Renault Scenic, available in the UK later this year, achieves a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) key in gaining … [Read more...]
Personalising your car pushes pounds off value
Retrofit add-ons like big bore exhausts, aftermarket alloys and tinted glass can put off potential used car buyers and destroy values, says Glass's. Andy Cutler, forecast values editor, explained that these non-manufacturer options suggested that the previous owner was a boy racer and the car would have been driven hard. "To the previous owners, … [Read more...]
True cost of crashes for businesses
Transport industry fleet managers were gathered together by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart to learn more about the true costs of business-related road crashes – and were shocked to discover the impact these collisions could have on their profits. Representatives from blue-chip companies including Cannon Hygiene and Pest Control, Belron UK and the … [Read more...]
Car problems don’t take holidays even if you do, says AA
As many British tourists ditch holidays abroad for so-called staycations, more than eight out of ten motorists report having their mini-breaks or day trips ruined by the actual car journey, according to research by Automyze, the AA’s innovative car management website. An AA-Populus poll canvassed 21,877 AA members on what factors have affected their … [Read more...]
Make a date and help save a life
Motorcycle insurance broker, Carole Nash, is searching for 12 faces to star in its 2017 calendar. Following the recent success of the ‘Biker vs Non Biker’ campaign, where bikers were rated as more attractive, Carole Nash has been inspired to search for the 12 faces of its 2017 calendar. Both bike lovers and those with a biking interest … [Read more...]
Beware the bogus bobby
Latest trick by car and van thieves is to pose as police, stop a vehicle and then drive it away with the motorist at the kerb. Essex Police has reported the theft of two vans by people posing as police complete with body armour and driving an unmarked car with blue lights, says leasing company Preston Skirrow, of Cardiff. Now police advise motorists … [Read more...]
Casualties are worrying indictment of Government
The Great Britain road casualty statistics released by the Department for Transport yesterday are worrying in a number of ways said David Davies, Executive Director of PACTS. The executive director of PACTS added, “The Government is failing in its manifesto commitment to reduce the number of road users killed or seriously injured every year. “There has … [Read more...]
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