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Young driver insurance can cost more than 18% of annual salary

Young drivers are paying an average of £2,499 for their annual comprehensive car insurance according to figures from Confused.com and Towers Watson.

New car finance sales up by a third in March

New car finance sales were up 33% by value and 22% by volume in March compared with March last year, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, the trade body for the motor finance industry.

New service provides car insurance quotes in seconds to your mobile

Anyone who's ever thought about getting a quick car insurance quote and one that can save them money could find the answer in their pocket.

HPI’s National Mileage Register hits 150 million readings

HPI’s National Mileage Register hits 150 million readings

Used car information expert HPI is urging dealers to make mileage checks part of their day-to-day business practice as its National Mileage Register (NMR) reaches the 150 million readings milestone.

Petrol heads choose smaller cars to keep motoring costs down

First-time buyers are becoming more savvy to the cost of cars; looking at the full cost of motoring rather than just the cost of buying a car, new findings from Confused.com have revealed.

Car insurance cashback accelerates in popularity

New research reveals consumers are now looking beyond the traditional price comparison site, as major names lose users and customer satisfaction for a new compare and earn tool, offered by Quidco, is increasing.

Sharp car insurance premium rises over for now

The first quarter of 2012 has seen a fall in the average premium quoted for a typical comprehensive car insurance policy, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index.

Don't exceed sensible car insurance excess levels

Selecting a higher voluntary excess on your car insurance may cost motorists more in the long term, warns MoneySupermarket.

Mazda car insurance launches 50% off promotion

Mazda car insurance launches 50% off promotion

Equity Insurance Partnerships (EIP) relationship with Mazda UK is bringing low-cost motor insurance options to Mazda customers.

Insurance premiums may quadruple motoring fines, says AA

A motorist's first speeding offence can cost four times the typical £60 fine because his or her car insurance premium will rise over three years, according to new research from AA Insurance.

20% drop in car accidents thanks to telematics insurance

An analysis of 10,000 young driver claims by The Co-operative Insurance shows that those with telematics or ‘black box' insurance are 20 per cent less likely to have a car crash than those with standard insurance.

Peacocks, puppies and pests behind unusual insurance claims

Unprovoked attacks by peacocks, a puppy mistaken for a hand brake, mice with an expensive taste in upholstery and troublesome creepy crawlies are behind some of the strangest motor claims.

Mercedes-Benz launches its revamped fleet website

Mercedes-Benz launches its revamped fleet website

Mercedes-Benz UK has launched its revamped national fleet website – mercedes-benz.co.uk/fleet - as part of a new campaign, designed to continue raising the profile of the brand amongst the fleet and leasing market.

Cash-strapped drivers delay repairs and risk safety

Cash-strapped motorists are delaying essential maintenance and driving illegal cars because they can't afford the repairs, according to new research from Britannia Rescue.

A nation of prang and runners?

Research released by car insurance expert Confused.com reveals that careless car parking has led to £1.3bn worth of damage.