In the last three months, Google searches for ‘How long does alcohol stay in your system’ are up 200% as well as searches for ‘How long after drinking can I drive?’ increasing by 180%. It’s clear to see that those able to drive in the UK are still uncertain about driving around the times they’re consuming alcohol. Freedom of Information (FOI) data from the … [Read more...]
Used cars with hidden hit histories
UK drivers are at risk of making a huge mistake when buying used cars, as seven in 10 admit to not knowing what it means when a car has a category S or N insurance classification against it. This means the vehicle was ‘written off’ after being involved in an incident that resulted in an insurance claim. Being unable to identify these categories could mean … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 February
Volkswagen is bringing a legend back to life! At the beginning of March, the Wolfsburg-based Group will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy, taking its cues from 1960s popular American dune buggies, and based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), demonstrating how multifaceted the new platform truly is and will be at the Geneva … [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...]
Drivers must act over insurance hikes
As the ABI reports an 8% increase in car insurance premiums in the last 12 months, GoCompare said drivers must look for the best deals. Matt Oliver spokesperson for GoCompare Car Insurance, "Motorists are being hit with rising costs from all sides at the moment and those who have renewed their policy in the last few months are very likely to have seen an … [Read more...]
