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Avoid being ‘one in a million’ with a free MOT test

Industry leading direct to consumer car warranty provider, Warranty Direct, has teamed up with Kwik Fit to offer drivers of three-year old cars the chance to get their first MOT test fee for free.

Car modifiers beware - your insurance premiums could rocket

Splashing out on alloy wheels or updating your car with accessories such as a car phone could cause the cost of cover to skyrocket, according to moneysupermarket.com.

Car finance team scoops "Best in Britain" title

A Chester-based finance group has been crowned as Britain's most responsible lender, beating major High Street names such as Barclays Bank and the Co-operative Bank to the title.

Rear-end bumps are a pain in the neck (and wallet) for motorists

New research has shown there are a staggering 405,000 rear-end bumps in the UK each year, accounting for one in four of all road accidents.

‘Pay as you go’ warranty for Volkswagen owners

Mondial Assistance UK has introduced a new range of pay as you go warranty options for Volkswagen drivers to suit different driving needs and budgets, with the launch of a new extended online Extended Warranty product.

Savvy motorists won't be fuelled by new motor legislation

From June, British motorists will need to be aware of a new law called Continuous Insurance Enforcement which comes into force making it illegal to own a motor vehicle without valid insurance unless it has been declared off road.

Motorists facing unwanted £1.6bn repair bill

One in three British motorists will share a £1.6bn unwanted repair bill this year, with some facing bills as high as £7,239, according to new data.

Is your motor insurance policy on askMID?

askMID, the website that allows you to check if your vehicle is on the Motor Insurance Database (MID) for free, is working together with some of the leading insurers including Aviva, Zurich, Allianz, RSA and MORE TH>N, to make sure that their customers details are recorded correctly on the database.

The ‘legitimate’ clocker

In today’s modern consumer marketplace, most buyers would consider themselves savvy to the tricks con-merchants use to pull the wool over their eyes. However, even the most confident buyer is powerless against a practically untraceable, and perfectly legal, activity.

Don’t risk your car insurance by ‘fronting’

Parents with children who drive are breaking the law by "fronting" on their car insurance to cut costs, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.

Be prepared for Bank Holiday breakdowns

Be prepared for Bank Holiday breakdowns

Breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to ‘Be Prepared’ for the busy bank holiday weekends. The ‘boy scout’ approach could not only save you holiday heartache but also lots of money too.

Bank holiday breakdowns

Nearly 8 million British car drivers are planning a road trip in the UK during the April and May bumper bank holiday weekends, but more than a million don't have car breakdown cover or roadside assistance, according to new research from Santander current accounts.

Your Cover insurance launches on Gocompare.com

Allianz Insurance's online-only car insurance offering, Your Cover insurance, is now available on leading comparison website, Gocompare.com.

Uninsured driving crackdown moves step closer

A new system to tackle uninsured driving moved a step closer today as Road Safety Minister Mike Penning laid the final regulations in Parliament.

Car insurance renewal due? Make sure you get the best deal

Over a quarter of motorists (9 million drivers) are potentially missing out on huge savings on their car insurance by simply automatically renewing their policies.