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Industry Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Cheaper fuel and insurance have caused the reduction.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2021
Industry UK: Insurance premiums fall to five-year low

UK: Insurance premiums fall to five-year low

Reduced traffic levels - and accident rates - during lockdown have kept prices low.
By James Fossdyke 11 August 2021
Industry Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

But the research also shows premiums fall quickly if you don't claim again.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
Green UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

Research suggests many drivers don't know which to choose.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
Safety UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

Drivers fear having to squeeze past other cars on narrow roads
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2021
Green UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

The industry association wants insurers to "enable" customers to make "more sustainable" choices.
By James Fossdyke 19 July 2021
Industry UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

The average cost of a year's car insurance was down £74 on the same period last year.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2021
Industry UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

Drivers say they should be paying less given the impact Covid has had on their mileage.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2021
Industry Government expects whiplash reforms to save motorists £1.2bn

Government expects whiplash reforms to save motorists £1.2bn

That's £35 off your insurance premium every year.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2021
Industry UK: New rules aim to stop insurance 'loyalty penalties' for drivers

UK: New rules aim to stop insurance 'loyalty penalties' for drivers

New rules are expected to save consumers £4.2bn over 10 years.
By James Fossdyke 01 June 2021
Industry Car insurance premiums rise as travel restrictions are lifted

Car insurance premiums rise as travel restrictions are lifted

It follows months of lockdown-related price drops.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2021
Industry UK motorists risk having their cars seized when driving abroad

UK motorists risk having their cars seized when driving abroad

Drivers urged to plan ahead before taking the car abroad this year
By James Fossdyke 21 May 2021
Green Electric car insurance prices fall in first quarter of 2021

Electric car insurance prices fall in first quarter of 2021

Figures suggest electric cars are £45 cheaper to cover than petrol or diesel equivalents.
By James Fossdyke 10 May 2021
Industry UK: Record drop in insurance premiums during early 2021

UK: Record drop in insurance premiums during early 2021

Average premiums fell by £32 during the three months between January and March.
By James Fossdyke 05 May 2021
Safety Ignoring repairs leaves UK motorists £10.7bn out of pocket

Ignoring repairs leaves UK motorists £10.7bn out of pocket

Churchill estimates almost six million drivers delayed repairing their car's brakes.
By James Fossdyke 30 April 2021
Safety UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

But industry bodies say the DfT is playing fast and loose with its definition of "self-driving".
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Industry Owners of old cars reap the benefits of lower insurance prices

Owners of old cars reap the benefits of lower insurance prices

While new cars are becoming more expensive to cover.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Industry Catalytic converter theft at 'record high', insurer claims

Catalytic converter theft at 'record high', insurer claims

Admiral says thefts were up 44 percent in 2020.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
News Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Insurer Ageas says catalytic converter theft accounts for almost a third of all theft claims.
By James Fossdyke 27 April 2021
Industry Research suggests average insurance premium fell by £55 over winter

Research suggests average insurance premium fell by £55 over winter

And young drivers' average premiums have fallen dramatically over the past year.
By James Fossdyke 15 April 2021
News Lockdown saved drivers a combined total of more than £25 billion

Lockdown saved drivers a combined total of more than £25 billion

Reduced mileage has cut costs for motorists.
By James Fossdyke 05 April 2021
News UK youngsters' car running costs lowest since 2015, research claims

UK youngsters' car running costs lowest since 2015, research claims

But it still costs the average 17-year-old more than £2,000 a year to run their car.
By James Fossdyke 22 March 2021
News RAC launches pay-as-you-go insurance policies for those driving less

RAC launches pay-as-you-go insurance policies for those driving less

Scheme is designed for drivers covering fewer than 6,000 miles a year.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2021
Industry Car insurance 'loyalty tax' costing drivers £720m a year

Car insurance 'loyalty tax' costing drivers £720m a year

Figures suggest sticking with one insurer increases premiums by an average of £42.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2021
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