With half term approaching, so is predicted wintry weather. Now AA Tyres is urging families planning to getaway to check their tyres are up to the task with adequate tread-depth and there are no cuts or damaged sidewalls and they're properly inflated. … [Read more...]
AA Cars launches ‘Approved Dealer’ standard
AA Cars has launched its ‘Approved Dealer’ standard on its used car search website, in its continued bid to boost consumer trust. Independent dealers must offer AA car inspections or Franchise approved inspections of all their used cars stock as well as signing up to the AA’s 10-point Dealer Promise, before they can benefit from the trust associated with AA Approved Dealer status. Franchised … [Read more...]
Car premiums hit four-year high in Wales
Quotes for car insurance jumped higher in Wales than many other parts of Britain last year. Nationally there was a rise of 5.8% over the last quarter of 2016 according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index but in Wales drivers shelled out 6.9% more. The average Shoparound quoted premium for a typical policy increased by nearly £35 to £633.06 over the three months … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 January
This is the all-new Kia Picanto, the third-generation of one of Kia’s global best-selling cars. Created by Kia’s design centres in Namyang, Korea and Frankfurt, Germany, the new Picanto comes to Britain in the spring after is full reveal at the Geneva motor show in March. More than half of drivers, who made a New Year’s driving resolution, have opted to drive less, walk more or drive more … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 December
One of the biggest names in automotive tuning, Liberty Walk EU, is bringing a host of bespoke supercars making its UK debut at the Performance Car Show in Birmingham between January 12-15. Liberty Walk EU, the Japanese-founded exotic car tuning company will be presenting a specially-modified Lamborghini Aventador (above) and a Ferrari 458 which have never been seen in public in the UK … [Read more...]
New law to tighten up whiplash claims
A Government U-turn on legislation which will outlaw whiplash claims has been welcomed by motoring groups. In October, the Government said it did not see any need to change the law which has seen a dramatic escalation in false injury claims, but now there will be another look at the problem. The AA has welcomed the change of heart by the Ministry of Justice in setting new plans for further … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 October
Uber drivers in Wales and the rest of the UK are entitled to basic workers’ rights, ruled a London Employment Tribunal. It means about 30,000 drivers who use their own vehicles but subscribe to the Uber technology and system are entitled to the protected minimum wage, holiday pay and rest breaks and it has implications for the company regarding National Insurance and pensions as well after the … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 October
The Government is sending out a mixed message about low carbon transport, says the AA. AA president Edmund King said the Government 100% EV grant has been cut by a £1,000 to £4,500 while it was increasing provision for workplace and public charging. The Severn Tunnel has reopened after closing for six weeks for rail electrification works. It was shut on 12 September … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 July
UK drivers are the most likely in Europe to be distracted by attractive pedestrians, and the majority of road accident fatalities involve young men. The summer period has a significantly increased risk with almost two thirds of young people saying they are more relaxed with their driving during the holiday months, say Ford. As thousands of families pack up the car for every possible … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
AA Ireland is being sold to a private insurance company. The business is recovering about £129 Million. Mitsubishi owners in Japan will get about £700 each from the company to offset calculated losses from false mileage claims over the last decade. The discrepancy was revealed by Renault Nissan which had models built for them by Mitsubishi and the row led to the resignation of the … [Read more...]