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General Millions unaware you

Millions unaware you'll need this to drive abroad if there's no deal

If we leave the EU without a deal, you'll be needing one of these to drive on the continent.
By James Fossdyke Oct 14, 2019
General Six million Brits

Six million Brits 'not getting a good deal' on insurance, report says

The FCA report claims Brits overspend a combined total of £1.2bn on insurance policies.
By James Fossdyke Oct 08, 2019
General Scottish personal injury decision could

Scottish personal injury decision could 'push up premiums' for drivers

The decision not in line with England and Wales has been dubbed "a bad outcome".
By James Fossdyke Oct 04, 2019
Safety London has the UK

London has the UK's safest drivers... According to Admiral

The insurer has used black box insurance data to narrow down the safest motorists.
By James Fossdyke Oct 03, 2019
Government Insurance body warns of no-deal Brexit

Insurance body warns of no-deal Brexit 'implications'

Drivers are being reminded that they will need "green cards" to drive in the EU if there's no deal.
By James Fossdyke Oct 02, 2019
Safety Black boxes may improve new driver safety if data shared with parents

Black boxes may improve new driver safety if data shared with parents

That's one finding of a report for the RAC Foundation.
By James Fossdyke Sep 19, 2019
Safety Insurer says it prevented 700 accidents with speed reduction scheme

Insurer says it prevented 700 accidents with speed reduction scheme

InsureTheBox says its telematics-based system has improved safety.
By James Fossdyke Aug 27, 2019
General GoCompare offers

GoCompare offers 'financial assistance' to help pay insurance excesses

Apparently, six in 10 of us would have to turn to our savings or credit card to pay the insurance excess.
By James Fossdyke Jul 31, 2019
General

'Bumpy road ahead' predicted as car insurance prices rise slightly

Price rises are driven in part by high-tech cars that are expensive to repair.
By James Fossdyke Jul 30, 2019
Corporate / Financial New personal injury rules are

New personal injury rules are 'bad news' for drivers

Government changes will "add costs", insurers claim.
By James Fossdyke Jul 17, 2019
General Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

New report suggests political uncertainty has stopped prices falling.
By James Fossdyke Jul 01, 2019
Government Gov earns £12.4 million in SORN violations last year, data shows

Gov earns £12.4 million in SORN violations last year, data shows

Analysis of official data reveals thousands guilty of failing to meet insurance requirements in 2018.
By James Fossdyke Jun 07, 2019
AA plots new Smart Breakdown connected car service

AA plots new Smart Breakdown connected car service

The system will help customers avoid breakdowns and allow technicians to fix vehicles faster
By James Fossdyke Jun 04, 2019
Corporate / Financial Half of Brits think insurers

Half of Brits think insurers' 'loyalty pricing' should be illegal

Motorists want to call time on the disparity between premiums for new and existing customers.
By James Fossdyke Jun 04, 2019
General Number of uninsured drivers caught out fell by a third last year

Number of uninsured drivers caught out fell by a third last year

Just under 80,000 uninsured drivers were caught out in 2018.
By James Fossdyke May 30, 2019
Corporate / Financial Insurers pay out for car thefts every eight minutes

Insurers pay out for car thefts every eight minutes

Surge in car crime takes theft payouts to £108 million in three months.
By James Fossdyke May 29, 2019
Safety Doctors and vicars among those most likely to cause an accident

Doctors and vicars among those most likely to cause an accident

A new GoCompare study has thrown up some surprising results.
By Dominik Wilde May 20, 2019
Corporate / Financial First quarter of 2019 saw insurance premiums hit two-year low

First quarter of 2019 saw insurance premiums hit two-year low

Association of British Insurers says the reductions are down to new laws on personal injury claims.
By James Fossdyke May 13, 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning Drivers of modified cars more likely to have had a crash

Drivers of modified cars more likely to have had a crash

Those with modified cars are around 25 percent more likely to have had a shunt.
By James Fossdyke Apr 22, 2019
General Salvage industry told to take action to

Salvage industry told to take action to 'thwart' car thieves

Organisation representing insurers says six loopholes need closing.
By James Fossdyke Apr 17, 2019
Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts last year

Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts last year

In total, 2018 saw insurance companies pay out £16k a minute.
By James Fossdyke Apr 04, 2019
Safety Toyota Prius is the most accident-prone car in the UK

Toyota Prius is the most accident-prone car in the UK

London is the most accident-prone region.
By Dominik Wilde Mar 22, 2019
Official Low cost initiative launched for teen drivers

Low cost initiative launched for teen drivers

Many younger drivers are priced out of driving by high insurance costs.
By Dominik Wilde Mar 07, 2019
For Sale Half of used cars have a hidden history, research suggests

Half of used cars have a hidden history, research suggests

Potential hidden red flags include outstanding finance and even thefts.
By James Fossdyke Mar 02, 2019
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