It’s National Clean Air Month and while you may think you're doing your part, there are some surprising driving habits that could be harming the environment. Car expert, Callum Butler from car warranty providers ALA Insurance, said, “While small actions may seem inconsequential on their own, over time, even seemingly insignificant decisions can have negative consequences on the environment.” He … [Read more...]
Pollen count rising, so’s danger for drivers
Air conditioning may be bad for your health in a car or van. This week the Met Office reveals that pollen levels will be high across all of England from until Saturday 13 as temperatures creep up to 20c in some areas. According to the Met Office, tree pollen affects around 1 in 4 people, and is most common from late March to mid-May. This is followed by the more commonly known grass pollen, … [Read more...]
Service to avoid costly unexpected bills
Over half of UK drivers are unaware of when their next car service is due, meaning they could be driving around with minor defects which could become major problems in the future. To help prevent this, Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, has outlined the importance of regular services and when they’re required. Costly Repairs “Skipping your car’s servicing can lead to costly … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 March
INEOS Automotive has launched a five-seat double cab Chassis variant of the Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up, aimed at specialist vehicle converters and commercial body builders worldwide. Developed in tandem with the Quartermaster pick-up, the Chassis Cab is engineered to deliver a class-leading combination of off-road capability and load-carrying versatility, with the comfort, safety, refinement … [Read more...]
Cover insurance claims with facts
Walking the car insurance tightrope can be difficult since not all policies extend coverage to natural disasters or unforeseen events, like the recent floods caused by Storm Babet or the Luton Airport fire that damaged 1,500 cars. Storm Ciarán is forecast to bring 80mph winds and heavy rain to southern parts of the UK on Wednesday night until Thursday which may be a cause for concern for many … [Read more...]
Visual Look Up is iPhone feature for drivers
Apple may have a solution for confusion when it comes to warning light symbols with its latest iPhone iOS 17 software update that includes a feature which can help people easily identify car dashboard warning light symbols. Dashboard warning lights are supposed to assist owners in identifying vehicle issues. However, since there are so many, they can often leave car users puzzled, especially new … [Read more...]
Unfair settlements highlighted for damaged cars
Research by GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance has revealed that the average car owner is offered £286 below market value on claims where their car has been written off. Prompted by the news that Direct Line have been instructed to review unfair settlements from the past five years, ALA analysed over 3,748 claims to show which car makes, specifically receive the lowest payout based on market … [Read more...]