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To protect or not protect your NCD?

Drivers making a claim on their motor insurance policy, with an ‘unprotected' no claims discount (NCD), could see the cost of their premiums increase by as much as 30 per cent if they make a claim, according to research by MoneySupermarket.com.

New Golf GTI: Faster, more efficient and cheaper to insure

New Golf GTI: Faster, more efficient and cheaper to insure

The seventh-generation version of the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI, which was introduced at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting at £25,845 on the road – just £195 more than the previous model despite substantial enhancements.

More than a million motorists put off repairing accident damage

More than a million motorists put off repairing accident damage

More than a million cash-strapped motorists are driving on Britain’s roads with accident-damaged vehicles, new research suggests.

Turning back the years will only end in tears

Turning back the years will only end in tears

“Clocking” – otherwise known as illegitimately adjusting a vehicle’s mileage - has been practiced by dodgy used car sellers for many years as a means to make extra money.

Action needed soon on whiplash claims, says AA

The Transport Committee has announced another inquiry into whiplash injury, calling for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.

Young female drivers count the cost of the European gender ruling

Young female motorists have witnessed their car insurance premiums soar by 14.9 per cent as a result of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on gender pricing which came into force in December, according to MoneySupermarket.

Vauxhall customers get flex appeal with new finance package

Vauxhall customers get flex appeal with new finance package

Vauxhall’s new Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance programme offers customers the flexibility to change their model – including hot newcomers ADAM and Mokka – regularly, with a nil-and-up deposit and affordable monthly payments.

Honda serves up tasty tax morsel at Silverstone Fleet Show

Honda serves up tasty tax morsel at Silverstone Fleet Show

Honda’s corporate sales team is serving up a tasty way to tackle the issue of fleet taxation at this year’s Fleet World Fleet Show with a pre-show breakfast briefing from a leading tax expert.

Uninsured drivers risking it on the roads

One in seven (15 per cent) of UK motorists have admitted to breaking the law and having driven at least once without insurance, with young drivers most likely to get behind the wheel uninsured according to research by MoneySupermarket.

Cars targeted by thieves and vandals revealed

Cars targeted by thieves and vandals revealed

Owners of Smarts, BMWs or Maseratis are the most likely to be targeted by thieves and vandals new research has revealed.

Self-service car insurance driving up customer experience

Insurance customers are rapidly embracing the option to manage their car and home policies online, according to Junction, the insurance partnerships business.

1 in 3 the real risk not number ‘13’ warns HPI

1 in 3 the real risk not number ‘13’ warns HPI

Whilst superstitious new car buyers may be cautious about the unlucky 13 series registration plate this March, spring remains a good time to go hunting for used car bargains, says vehicle information expert HPI.

A third of UK drivers auto-renewed their last car insurance policy

March is one of the busiest months of the year for car insurance renewals, and new research from Gocompare.com has revealed that 8.7 million (31%) UK drivers allowed their car insurer to automatically extend their policy for another year the last time they received their renewal.

Citroen is first manufacturer to fit insurance ‘black box’ as standard

Citroen is first manufacturer to fit insurance ‘black box’ as standard

Citroen is creatively turning to technology to reduce the cost of younger buyers owning and insuring a brand new car by fitting its C1 Connexion special edition with a telematics ‘black box’ as standard.

MG Lease opens for business from just £210 a month

MG Lease opens for business from just £210 a month

MG has launched into the business sector with an amazing value proposition with it’s new DTi-TECH diesel that offers a high-spec performance driving experience with the lowest overall running costs in the sector, from just £210 a month +VAT.