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Romantic Road Rage causes nearly 2.5 million accidents
After hitting a tree in the aftermath of a fight with his wife, Tiger Woods may be the most famous victim, but he's far from alone.
Motorists drive to the moon and back (again and again and again)
The total number of miles driven by UK motorists each year would take them to the moon and back over half a million times according to new research.
AA targets more roadside repairs
Fewer motorists will face the ignominy of having their car towed away after a breakdown, thanks to a new service supplied to the AA’s Roadside Patrols by Autodata, the motor industry’s leading provider of technical information.
Suzuki spring finance offers
Suzuki has announced that their highly competitive 0% APR finance offers available on Alto, Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara models will continue until the end of June 2010; enabling customers to take advantage of an easier way to buy a new car with the latest ‘10’ registration.
Pay-as-you-go Insure the Box
Peter Gerrard, Head of Insurance at Moneyextra.com, comments on this week’s launch of new pay-as-you-go Insure the Box.
startrescue.co.uk recovery iPhone app
startrescue.co.uk, one of the UK’s fastest growing breakdown recovery services, announces the first iPhone app; START RESCUE, which allows the user to report a breakdown without having to make a telephone call.
swiftcover set to create 350 new jobs
Online motor insurer swiftcover.com is building a new multi-million pound operations centre in Stockton, Teesside, bringing an expected 350 extra jobs to the area over the next three years.
Key to preventing car theft begins at home
Figures announced in a parliamentary answer given by the Rt. Hon Alan Johnson MP, Home Secretary last month, show that in 2008/09 over 19,400 cars were stolen in this way, more than 1,600 per month: a 19 per cent increase over similar figures announced last year.
Five-year warranty and three years’ free servicing from Chevrolet
Customers who want extra peace of mind when choosing a new car can now benefit from an extended five-year warranty and three years’ free servicing, thanks to a new package from Chevrolet designed to deliver the ultimate in peace of mind.
Fuel duty voted ‘most unfair tax’
As we begin a new tax year, fuel duty has been voted the most unfair tax in Britain by MSN Money users.
Van mechanical breakdown cover from Warranty Direct
The UK’s 328,000 van drivers whose vehicles are about to leave the protective umbrella of a manufacturer warranty are now able to benefit from Warranty Direct’s expanded range of mechanical insurance breakdown cover.
Vauxhall takes worry out of buying with all-new offer
From tomorrow Vauxhall will offer customers a new and innovative way to drive their latest cars. Based on a Personal Contract Hire (PCH) scheme, buyers can take advantage of a low initial outlay followed by affordable monthly payments.
Cost of motoring rises 8.6%
Sainsbury's Finance estimates that the annual cost of running a car has increased by up to 8.6% in just five months following steep increases in fuel and insurance costs.
Opera singer Gio Compario to play Glastonbury
Gocompare.com's larger than life opera star Gio Compario is being linked with this year's Glastonbury Festival.
BIBA success with electronic motor insurance certificate
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is delighted that following years of negotiation between the Department for Transport (DfT) and BIBA, that the legislative changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are about to become law.