A quarter of drivers (26%) have fallen victim to vehicle crime such as theft or vandalism in the past 12 months, according to the RAC. Those who live in towns and city centres are much more likely to have been targeted, with 45% of motorists in these areas experiencing vehicle crime compared to just 15% in rural postcodes and one-in-five (20%) in the … [Read more...]
Breakdown worries rise in the dark
The study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance found that a significant percentage of UK motorists feel vulnerable when stranded on the roadside at night, with 38% of respondents admitting they would feel unsafe. Over half (56%) feel unsafe in sparse rural areas and this feeling is also echoed on unlit roads (55%), highlighting concerns about isolation … [Read more...]
