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Confused about car finance?
Buying a car this September with the new ‘60’ number plate? Looking to buy before the VAT rate goes up to 20% in January? September is always a busy month for the car industry as motorists seek out the best deals on new cars, but the range of finance products available can be confusing.
Brits abroad breaking driving laws
Almost 6.5 million British adults (14%) are planning to take their cars abroad over the next 12 months, according to new research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance. However, millions of these drivers will, sometimes unwittingly, break the law by engaging in driving acts that are illegal in some foreign countries.
Car insurance providers must clarify direct debit fees
Independent financial research company Defaqto has published its comprehensive annual report on the motor insurance industry, which addresses the challenges currently facing the sector.
How to avoid breaking down on the way back from holiday
After a well deserved, relaxing holiday, the last thing you need is a stressful car drive back. As a leading provider of roadside assistance, Mondial Assistance is recommending that motorists take a few precautions before they set off, to ensure their vehicle is ready for the drive home and minimise the risk of a breakdown.
Santander to give new car insurance customers TomTom sat navs
Santander Insurance UK has announced that it shall be giving away the choice of either a TomTom Start sat nav worth £99 or £50 cash back to anyone who takes out a new Santander car insurance policy before the end of the year over the telephone.
New car buyers opt for dealer finance
In the first six months of 2010, more people used dealer finance than personal loans or savings to make a new car purchase. New figures show that 264,377 people used forecourt finance to buy a new car, which was 49.4% of all new cars sold to consumers. The number of new cars bought on finance was up 26% in the first half of 2010.

Vauxhall’s Lifetime revealed to millions next week
Hot on the heels of Vauxhall’s announcement last week that it is to provide a lifetime warranty on all its new cars, the Luton company is planning to capitalise on the news with a primetime TV ad which will air for the first time on Monday, August 16.
How to spot a car clone
HPI is supporting the DVLA’s launch of the new-look V5C document and its ‘Buyer Beware’ initiative in the effort to fight car fraud.
Mondial Assistance expands HSBC Advance Cover
In partnership with HSBC, the world’s largest banking group, Mondial Assistance UK has developed a new range of optional roadside assistance benefits for the HSBC Advance account.
Make car security a priority this summer
Thousands of drivers risk invalidating car insurance claims by failing to make vehicle security a priority, according to a new survey by M&S Car Insurance.
RSA launches online only car insurance product
Leading global insurer RSA has launched ‘RSA echoice', a new online only car insurance product, which gives customers the flexibility and control to tailor a policy to suit their exact needs.

370Z contract hire - it’s the business
Business users can now inject some excitement into their company transport with a superbly priced Contract Hire deal designed exclusively for them.
swiftcover.com celebrates 5 years in business
Online car insurer swiftcover.com is celebrating its first five years in business; a half-decade in which it has insured enough vehicles to form a line of family hatchbacks stretching more than 42 times around the M25 motorway and enough drivers to fill Wembley Stadium nearly 16 times over.

Breakdown assistance in 15 seconds with iPhone app
Startrescue.co.uk has launched a great new iPhone app for stranded motorists, which is the first of its kind, as a call for assistance is not necessary.
Vauxhall offer lifetime warranty on all new cars
In an unprecedented industry move, Vauxhall is introducing a lifetime warranty on all its new cars with immediate effect, providing the potential of comprehensive coverage throughout each vehicle’s life.