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Used car finance sales up in August

Sales of used cars using dealer finance rose by 21% in August when compared to the same month in 2009, according to the latest motor finance statistics from the Finance & Leasing Association.

Young drivers hit in biggest annual premium increase

The latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index shows no respite from fast-rising premiums, as another record high is reached.

Car insurance prices continue upwards

Private motor insurance premiums rose strongly again in the third quarter but are showing signs of slowing, the latest edition of the Confused.com/EMB Car Insurance Price Index (CIPI) has found.

Brits show support for teenage drivers

Teenage motorists shouldn't be forbidden from driving at night, according to a poll by moneysupermarket.com.

Make sure your dream car is a safe car

Leading vehicle information expert HPI, is warning used car buyers about the potential number of Category B insurance write-offs being dangerously repaired and returned to UK roads for sale rising.

Insurepink customers help fight cancer

Insurepink, a leading insurance brand from brokers Hastings Direct, is raising just over £1,500 a week for breast cancer charities in the UK.

Motorists – don’t be fuelled by insurance excess trap

Motorists opting for a higher excess on their car insurance in the hope of securing cheaper premiums may find it is a false economy, warns moneysupermarket.com.

Free TomTom sat nav with Santander car insurance

Santander Insurance UK's offer of a TomTom Start sat nav worth £99 to anyone who takes out a new Santander car insurance policy is now available online as well as over the telephone.

Cheap car insurance can be a false economy

Drivers are now able to compare 1000's of motor insurance policies in a matter of seconds online, but buying the cheapest car insurance could turn out to be a costly mistake warns the UK's leading rural insurer NFU Mutual.

HPI supports the launch of the Vehicle Recovery Scheme

HPI welcomes the new Vehicle Recovery Scheme being launched by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) and the Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland (ACPOS). Under the new initiative it is estimated that 1,000 uninsured and illegally driven vehicles will be removed from the road every year, improving safety for other motorists.

Hidden motor costs - YourCover insurance has the answer

YourCover insurance, the recently launched online motor insurer, is one provider who does not make a charge and also has a very competitive APR for policyholders wishing to pay by instalments.

The hidden costs of changing your car insurance policy

According to Which? Money research, seven-in-ten car insurance providers impose administration charges on policyholders for making small changes to their policies.

Not all motor breakdown policies cover misfuelling

Independent financial research company Defaqto has analysed 288 motor breakdown policies for their coverage on fuel related breakdowns and found that:

RSA launches new Mini Fleet product

Leading global insurer RSA has introduced a new product created specifically for owners and operators of small business fleets.

Improved insurance package for Caterham owners

MCE Insurance has revamped its package for Caterham Seven owners, who can now benefit from an improved product and extra peace of mind.