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Saying “1 LUV U” with a personal plate this Valentine’s Day?
With more than 30 million personalised registrations currently available from the DVLA, many UK motorists may be declaring their love with a personal, or cherished, plate this Valentine’s Day.
Motorists will pay the price of a drug conviction
Motorists convicted of driving, or attempting to drive, while under the influence of drugs could see the cost of their car insurance premiums rise by as much as 78 per cent, according to moneysupermarket.com. Worse still, some may find they have difficulty insuring themselves in the future.
Cutting back on car cover? Don’t get stung by a ‘scorpion' insurer
Your Cover, the new online-only insurance offering from Allianz, is asking the 1 in 10 motorists who intend to cut back on their car insurance cover in 2011 to check and see if they can keep the same level of cover AND save money!
Don’t let your heart rule your head this plate change
With the March plate change just around the corner, many people will be taking steps to upgrade their existing car for something fresh off the production line. In turn, the used car market will enjoy a boost from part exchange or privately sold cars hitting the classified ads, making this a good time for used car buyers to find the car of their dreams.
Leaving your car running unattended could invalidate your insurance
As another cold snap approaches, swiftcover.com warns that more than 2,000 car thefts happen each year as a result of motorists walking away from their cars while they warm up on cold mornings - equating to £12.7 million in losses.
Hastings Direct car insurance awarded extra Defaqto Star
Leading independent broker, Hastings Direct has just been awarded an additional star by Defaqto for its car insurance products.
Delaying car insurance renewals can cost you money
New analysis by moneysupermarket.com has found that British motorists who delayed renewing their car insurance until the last minute in 2010 cost themselves 44 pence for every day they failed to renew as prices rocketed by a massive 31 per cent last year.
HPI extends dealer Data Warranty for up to four years
HPI continues to support dealers, as it extends its Data Warranty offering up to four years cover. With the new level of HPI Data Warranty dealers gain protection for their customers for longer as well as help meeting their OFT guidelines.
Volkswagen Polo available from £99 per month
If you’ve recently had your head turned by Volkswagen’s Tango-themed television advertisement for the ‘Tough but beautiful’ Polo supermini, here’s another offer to make you see the multi-award winning car in a new light.
Car insurance comparison tool which pays you for using it
Quidco, UK cashback and voucher code site, has launched its own car insurance comparison tool Quidco Compare. The service will enable users to find the cheapest policy for their needs and earn cashback when taking out the insurance.
Aviva motor business with Swinton doubles year on year
Aviva has successfully rolled out its personal lines pricing to Swinton Insurance branches nationwide, more than doubling sales for its private motor product year-on-year.
Drivers must shop around for car insurance
Lee Griffin, business development director of leading insurance comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on the AA's premium index: "Looking at the findings of the latest AA insurance index two things stand out.
Car insurance continues to rise steeply
There is little sign of a let-up in car insurance premiums a further 6.4%, or £51, was added to the typical Shoparound premium recorded by the AA's benchmark British Insurance Premium Index, during the fourth quarter of last year.
swiftcover.com backs ABI motor research
Robin Reames, claims director at swiftcover.com commented on the Association of British Insurers (ABI) research into motorists providing incorrect information when applying for car insurance, and the knock-on effect it has on premiums.
Record fuel prices drive down car usage in 2011
Two thirds of Brits have been forced to change their driving habits because of record fuel prices, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.