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Sainsbury's offer 10% discount on car insurance

Sainsbury's Finance estimates that the annual cost of running a car has increased yet again, rising by around 2.68% when compared with last year.

LeasePlan appoints BCA as Managing Partner

LeasePlan appoints BCA as Managing Partner

In a unique move for the UK remarketing sector, LeasePlan has appointed BCA as Managing Partner for remarketing all of LeasePlan’s vehicles, handling in excess of 30,000 units annually for the UK’s second biggest leasing company.

Lucky Andrew scoops a Skyline R33

Lucky Andrew scoops a Skyline R33

Christmas has come early for one petrolhead – thanks to performance and modified car insurance broker Swinton Specialist!

Government urged to speed electronic insurance certificates

AA Insurance has called on national and local authorities to go easy on drivers whose documents may be caught up in the postal strike.

Exclusive Vauxhall’s Motor Insurance offer

Exclusive Vauxhall’s Motor Insurance offer

Thanks to an exclusive offer, motorists buying a Vauxhall Motor Insurance policy do not need to suffer the drama of a road traffic accident to start enjoying the benefits of the manufacturers’ comprehensive and cost effective motor insurance cover.

Suzuki helps beat the VAT rise

Suzuki helps beat the VAT rise

Suzuki has announced some further enhancements to its popular finance offers. With immediate effect, and well ahead of the proposed VAT return to 17.5 per cent, customers who purchase any new Suzuki with Suzuki Finance on a Hire Purchase agreement can have the option to defer their first payment for three months, making a 2.5 per cent saving if a purchase is made by the end of the year.

JCT600 awarded SAF approved status

JCT600 is the latest dealer group to be recognised by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) as SAF Approved following the company’s commitment to improving the quality of information provided to customers on motor finance.

Average age of child on parent’s car insurance is 31

In the past year the average age of a child named as a second driver on their parent's car insurance policy has shot up from 25 to 31 years old, according to new research from uSwitch.com.

MB&G redundancy protection warranty

Redundancy cover that protects car buyers’ finance payments for up to 12 months is now being offered by MB&G, the UK’s largest independent warranty provider.

Value of personal loans for cars rises due to scrappage scheme

In a clear sign that the Government's car scrappage scheme is succeeding in its mission to stimulate the motor vehicle market in the UK, Sainsbury's Finance estimates that the scrappage scheme is directly responsible for a 37% increase in the value of personal loans

Drivers urged to say “no” to record premium increases

Lee Griffin, Business Development Director for insurance comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on the AA's premium index which shows the average car insurance premium in the UK has risen by more than £100 in the last 12 months:

Unprecedented premium increases hit drivers hard

Car insurance premiums are rising faster than at any time over the past 15 years, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.

100% online car insurance helps drivers beat postal strike

This week's threatened postal strikes will cause frustration and delays for motorists waiting for their insurance documents to arrive so they can tax their cars - but swiftcover.com customers will be able to beat the postal chaos by accessing and downloading their insurance documents directly from the internet thanks to the insurer's 100% online service.

Mondial Assistance wins Lamborghini contract

Mondial Assistance has won a new roadside assistance contract with Automobili Lamborghini SpA. Mondial Assistance will be providing roadside assistance in a pan-European deal covering 38 countries.

Don’t risk penalties - renew your insurance in good time

With postal strikes looming, specialist insurance broker Footman James is reminding customers how important it is to renew their vehicle insurance in good time to avoid penalty points, fines or having their vehicle impounded and crushed.