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Drivers downsize on car choice as motoring costs take their toll

Two thirds of motorists (65 per cent) admit record fuel prices coupled with the rising cost of car insurance will impact their choice when it comes to purchasing their next vehicle, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.

Breakdown cover abroad looks bright this summer

As hordes of Brits make their way out of the country for some fun in the sun on the Continent, news is doing the rounds that snapping up a breakdown cover policy for overseas is a real solid money-saver.

Don’t let breakdown blight your British ‘staycation’

Don’t let breakdown blight your British ‘staycation’

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, holidaying in the UK, or rather ‘staycationing’ has become wildly popular, especially for families with children.

European cars provide electric shock

The car most likely to suffer an electrical fault is the Renault Megane, with a staggering one in three sustaining a malfunction each year, according to Warranty Direct.

Driven to distraction costing Brits £3.3 million a year

Distracted drivers are rife on our roads, and are risking hefty hikes to their car insurance premiums if they are caught being careless behind the wheel, says moneysupermarket.com.

Ensurance against rising insurance premiums

Volkswagen Insurance Service (VIS), the insurance arm of Volkswagen Financial Services, has launched a new product, ‘Ensurance’, which works with any car insurance policy and then provides full accident management support and service from the Volkswagen Group repairer network.

RIAS motor insurance launches on Gocompare.com

Over 50s insurance provider RIAS has launched its motor insurance product on Gocompare.com - the first time the specialist provider has offered insurance to consumers via an aggregator website.

92% of business travellers don't understand car hire insurance

Many business travellers are confused by car hire insurance which is putting their companies at risk of high insurance costs or high penalty fees being added to expenses claims, says a leading online insurance company, iCarhireinsurance.com,following the results of a survey it conducted with YouGov.

Chevrolet and Ageas to create new insurance partnership

Ageas has entered into exclusive discussions with Chevrolet to work together to provide fully branded motor insurance products in the UK to its customers.

New car care plans are designed to go the distance

An end to "oversold and under-performing" car protection plans has been signalled by major national used car retailer ACF Car Finance.

UK motorists crashing for cash

Recession-hit drivers in the UK are resorting to dangerous measures to make extra cash, according to moneysupermarket.com.

The Co-operative calls for crack down on dubious claims

The Co-operative Group has announced a number of customer-focused initiatives to deal with the increasing and unwelcome obtrusiveness of the claims management sector, which is contributing heavily to spiralling claims and insurance premiums.

Used car buying myths exposed

When it comes to buying a used car it can be confusing for consumers to determine between fact and fiction. HPI sheds some light on a few of the most common car buying myths, offering practical advice on how to deal with them.

Brits driven off the road by the rising cost of motoring

Over 1 million motorists have given up driving over the past 12 months because of the rising cost of motoring, according to research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance.

Warranty Direct in arresting new cop car project

Warranty Direct in arresting new cop car project

Warranty Direct has expanded further the eclectic range of cars it covers by teaming up with a new company importing genuine ex-US police force cars into the UK.