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...]
Hundreds driving without valid licences
Hundreds of motorists are still on the road despite having their licences revoked because they’re not fit to drive, new stats have revealed. A driver can have their licence cancelled or refused on medical grounds. They would then be deemed to be driving without insurance cover as well. Motorists also have a duty to inform the DVLA of any medical condition that might affect their performance … [Read more...]
New law is fraught with risks for drivers
Switching a self-driving vehicle between fully autonomous and merely assisted is fraught with dispute and litigation risks – a claims expert from loss recovery firm Corclaim has warned. It comes after planned changes to the Highway Code – which are designed to provide guidance to the courts and police, and are expected by July – will allow motorists using self-driving vehicles to watch films and … [Read more...]
Big bills predicted for long-lived used cars
Warrantywise warnsed that many UK motorists are not covered by a valid warranty, and could be facing big bills in 2022 amidst the increase in demand for second-hand vehicles. As new car production delays continue and consumer decision making over internal combustion versus hybrid or pure electric wavers, the rise in used car demand continues to grow. As such, UK car owners could be … [Read more...]
Premiums dip to new low but expect rises
The average annual car insurance premium has dipped slightly to £602 in March 2021. This marginal decline from the previous month suggests the end of the big price falls and the average premium is still £110 cheaper than the same month last year. Dan Hutson, head of motor insurance, comparethemarket.com said,“The rapid fall in car insurance premiums, seen during the winter, appears to have come … [Read more...]
Women drivers face greater risks than men
Women drivers are 47% more likely to fall victim to serious injury or death than men, according to a new analysis by Select Car Leasing. The study of accident data also showed the likelihood of a female sustaining a serious injury is 71% higher than a man. Research from the University of Virginia reported these stats in 2011 and reassessed them again in 2019. Shockingly, they found … [Read more...]
New drivers facing old risks this autumn
Thousands of new and generally younger drivers will be facing their first autumn and winter on the road since passing their tests earlier this year, and dangers are around the corners. They may well have already encountered some pretty challenging conditions, but telematics insurance provider, drivelikeagirl, is urging new drivers to be extra vigilant to changing road conditions as we head into … [Read more...]
Avoid being driven to distraction
IAM RoadSmart has called for businesses to urgently tackle the issue of distracted drivers at the wheel and overhaul their safety at work policies – to help stem the tide of avoidable crashes on our roads. The UK’s biggest independent road safety charity has just published a white paper called Driving While Distracted: Challenges and Solutions, which examines the reasons why so many motorists’ … [Read more...]
BMW drivers are UK’s worst, says insurer
GoCompare Car Insurance says BMW drivers are the worst in the UK. They are most likely to speed, run a red light or make an at-fault claim, according to data held by the insurer. A study by GoCompare Car Insurance has found that BMW drivers are the most likely to be convicted of an offence and cause a collision on the road. More than one in six BMW 4 series drivers (17.1%) have at least … [Read more...]
Insurance premiums penalise some jobs
Choosing the wrong occupation could land drivers in a situation where they are paying as much as 14% of their salary, just to insure their car. According to Confused.com, the driver savings site, doormen ranked second on the list of the 10 most expensive occupations for car insurance, paying out a whopping £3,215 on average. This burden is made worse when you consider the average salary for … [Read more...]
