As the cost of fuel increases, it is becoming tough for many drivers to stay on the road, said Alex Hasty, director at comparethemarket.com. “Our research shows high petrol and diesel prices are now forcing drivers to make fewer journeys, and some are needing to cut back on seeing friends and family. “More than eight in ten drivers are worried about the increasing fuel prices and one in three … [Read more...]
We’re keeping cars longer and going further, says Co-op
Co-op Insurance has revealed that British motorists are quite literally in it for the long haul when it comes to their cars. Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency reveal that over nine million vehicles – more than one in five of the 40.3 million on the road today – has over 100,000 miles on the clock. Data from the insurer also shows that the average age of cars it now insures … [Read more...]
Bigger savings emerging with electric cars
The annual running cost of an electric vehicle is now £579 cheaper on average than a petrol-fuelled car, according to the latest research from comparethemarket.com. This saving in cost has increased from 2021 when EVs were just over £400 cheaper to run. The research, which analyses the price of insurance, fuel, and road taxes, shows that the average annual cost of running a petrol-fuelled car is … [Read more...]
Don’t let your dog lead you to a fine
Millions of drivers risk breaking the law when it comes to travelling with their dog - and it might lead them to fines of up to £5,000. Research conducted by the UK's largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that 42 per cent of dog owners surveyed put their dog in an unsafe place in the car while driving. With around 36 million licence holders in the UK and … [Read more...]
Short-term car insurance quotes increasing with demand
GoCompare says the number of people quoting for short-term or temporary car insurance has returned to pre-pandemic levels this winter as drivers sort out their Christmas travel plans. The comparison site is expecting a bumper month in December as volumes for this type of insurance traditionally increase by up to 30% during the festive period. Short-term car insurance is temporary cover that … [Read more...]
Drivers warned about leaving it late to switch insurers
Time is running out if you want to save money and switch insurers before a new law takes effect. Price analysis website Comparethemarket.com has studied UK car insurance premiums over the last nine years revealing drivers are losing up to £350 by not switching their insurance at the optimum time. Significant savings can be made based on the number of days left on your policy and the time of … [Read more...]
Dangers of private scooters – warning
There is a world of safety difference between e-scooter rental schemes and the use of private e-scooters, says the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS). Any evaluation of rental trials cannot and should not be automatically applied to regulations for private e-scooters. The safety of private e-scooters in the UK, an interim report from PACTS shows, that … [Read more...]
EVs cheaper to insure than petrol or diesel cars
GoCompare car insurance data shows Electric Vehicles are now cheaper to insure than petrol or diesel cars. The average cost of insuring an electric car in July 2021 was £484, compared with £489 for a petrol vehicle and £534 for a diesel car. The average cost of insuring electric vehicles has also seen a steady decrease since 2019 – with a £65 drop in average costs from the first six months … [Read more...]
RAC underwrite used evs and hybrids
A new warranty for used electric and hybrid cars is launched today by the RAC. The RAC Electric Vehicle warranty will be supplied exclusively through the 1,300-strong RAC Dealer Network and can be applied to any used electric or hybrid car up to a maximum of eight years old and with 80,000 miles on the clock at the time of purchase. Cover is available for a variety of periods up to 24 months and … [Read more...]
Learners are getting older, survey suggests
As driving lessons and tests return, new figures from a car insurance comparison website show almost a third of all learner drivers are over 30 years of age. Quotezone.co.uk data also reveals that many motorists spend longer as learner drivers than might be expected, with almost a third (32.2%) holding a provisional licence for more than a decade. While the general picture of learners being … [Read more...]
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