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Motorists risk safety by ignoring basic winter car checks

Millions of motorists will risk their safety this winter as they take to the roads without undertaking essential car maintenance like checking their tyres or carrying basic items like de-icer.

EU insurance law could force one in four women off the road

British roads are set to become a man's world, with one in four women (24%) priced off the roads when a new EU law comes into force on the 21st December, according to new research by uSwitch.com.

Car insurance premiums fell spring - summer 2012

The latest MoneySupermarket Monitor on Car Insurance shows the downward trend in car insurance pricing continued over the summer of 2012, with average annual premiums now standing at £456, a fall of 6.4 per cent.

A quarter of brits still unaware of gender ruling

More than a quarter of Brits (26%) are unaware that their car insurance premiums will soon be affected by a European gender ruling, according to AA Insurance.

‘Practice makes perfect’ for learner drivers with daily insurance offering

Dayinsure, in partnership with Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, has launched a short term motor insurance solution for people learning to drive.

Cash strapped drivers cutting corners could end up in a costly jam

Drivers taking risks behind the wheel to save money could end up in a costly jam as well as breaking the law.

Over one million motorists have made a false insurance claim

Motorists are prepared to pull the wool over their insurers' eyes to make a fraudulent claim on their car insurance, according to MoneySupermarket.com.

Jaguar launches company car tax calculator and comparison tool

Jaguar launches company car tax calculator and comparison tool

Jaguar has launched an online-based company car tax calculator and car comparison tool to assist company car drivers and fleet managers in their purchase decision.

Car insurance prices plummet by 13.6% for drivers under 20

Car insurance has plummeted by £360 (13.6%) for drivers aged 17-20, but 2013 could see dramatic price rises after this December’s EU gender ruling.

Turning back time on clocking

Turning back time on clocking

The end of October marks the end of British Summer Time and, as we turn the clocks back, used vehicle history expert, HPI, reminds used car buyers to watch out for unscrupulous sellers turning the clocks back on their mileage readings.

Car insurance premiums continue to fall

For the three months ending 30th September 2012, car insurance premiums are showing a downward trend, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index.

Cheaper insurance for every Mazda CX-5

Cheaper insurance for every Mazda CX-5

Mazda’s investment in ‘active’ safety technology to help drivers avoid accidents or reduce the severity of collisions has resulted in cheaper insurance for the owners of every Mazda CX-5.

Mercedes-Benz launches MyClaims UK app

Mercedes-Benz launches MyClaims UK app

Mercedes-Benz has launched a new App to make the process of submitting a Mercedes-Benz Motor Insurance claim quicker and easier, during what can be a stressful time for motorists.

Price at the pumps fuelling anger amongst UK motorists

More than 9 out of 10 UK motorists feel ripped off by the current cost of fuel and a similar number are worried that the price of fuel is going to continue to increase according to research by car insurance expert Admiral.

A week's excess car hire insurance can cost a week's pension

Retired people heading off for some late summer sun are warned that buying car hire excess insurance direct from the rental company could cost as much as their week’s state pension.