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Turbo engines accelerate vehicle repair costs
Once the badge of the boy racer, turbos will be fitted to more than 70 percent of new cars in the UK within the next 10 years, experts predict.
HPI secures Inchcape deal
HPI has renewed its contract with Inchcape UK for a further three years. This latest agreement builds on HPI’s already strong relationship with Inchcape Retail Group, providing a clear illustration of the value it places on HPI’s data, combined with its emphasis on delivering premium service and management levels.
Christmas shoppers beware on December 19th
Christmas shoppers need to be on their guard on December 19th - as that's the worst day for car claims, Virgin Money Car Insurance figures show.
Brits among most law abiding and sensible drivers in Europe
As Christmas approaches and the party season gets underway, new research from AXA shows British drivers are less likely to jump behind the wheel while under the influence and are generally more law abiding and safety conscious than almost all its European neighbours.
Natalie Pinkham offers tips on finding the best car insurance
We all know what it feels like to get your first car. Whether it’s an old banger or a sexy racer, suddenly you have the freedom to drive around whenever and wherever you want – without relying on a lift from your parents, or having to stand around waiting for the bus.
The cost of getting a young driver on the road £5,731
On average it costs £5,731 to get a young driver on the road today, with insurance costs making up two fifths of the total bill, according to research from Gocompare.com.
Driving at work too important to be ‘grey’ area
Employers should prevent staff from using their own vehicles for business unless they can give proof that their car is roadworthy and insured.
Are you using protection?
A study by Confused.com has uncovered staggering inconsistencies in the charges insurance providers impose on drivers wishing to protect their No-Claims Bonus (NCB).Furthermore in some cases drivers may not benefit from the huge discounts often associated with the product.
Queen most trusted public figure to fix a car
If your car breaks down and an official motorcade drives by, who would you hope had come to your rescue?
Carsite.co.uk starts Christmas early with free London delivery
Online retailer Carsite.co.uk is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year by offering London used car buyers free vehicle delivery, worth £90, throughout December.
M&S Car Insurance and moneysupermarket offer free car washes
From today - Wednesday 25th November 2009 - motorists taking out an M&S Car Insurance policy, exclusively through the moneysupermarket.com site, will benefit from a free car wash each month throughout 2010, worth up to £84.
Electronic car insurance certificates legal from April 2010
AA Insurance has warmly welcomed the Government's response to its call for fast action to allow insurers to issue electronic car insurance certificates.
Public back tougher action against dishonest motorists
Motorists who break the law by using a mobile phone while driving are the biggest menace on the UK’s roads, according to opinion research published by the ABI.
Advice for car owners during extreme weather
Following the new flood alert issued for parts of Cumbria yesterday, Peter Gerrard, motoring expert from Moneyextra.com gives his advice to car owners to help them minimise the potential damage to their cars and how best to go about claiming should their car have been damaged by the flood waters:
Drivers believe car insurance is designed to confuse
Almost one in five drivers (18%) think car insurance policies are purposely designed to confuse them, according to research by motor insurer swiftcover.com.