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Good car deals available for those who shop around

With new car registrations out this month, you may be thinking of trading in your old car and buying something brand new. And if you drive an old banger you may even be thinking of taking advantage of the government's car scrappage scheme.

Savvy motorists cut costs not cover

Most Britons are finding savvy ways to cut their motoring costs in the recession without taking risks with their car insurance cover according to new findings released from eco car insurance provider ibuyeco.

Be sure to make student savvy savings this academic year

As the dust settles on this summer's batch of A-Levels results, those students lucky enough to obtain university places this year will no doubt have concerns over financing their studies and lifestyle.

Shop around online for the best car insurance deal

Motorists are set to waste £141 each or £9.4bn collectively by sticking with their existing insurer and not shopping around for car insurance, according to moneysupermarket.com.

One in five driving without insurance

As many as 250,000 young people between the ages of 17 and 20 are estimated to be driving without insurance, according to figures released today by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

1 in 5 young drivers has no car insurance

AA Insurance has expressed concern about the number of young uninsured drivers highlighted by a report published by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

HPI supports new emissions labelling scheme for used cars

HPI welcomes the extension of the CO2, fuel economy labelling scheme to include used cars. As motorists become more aware of the issues surrounding CO2 emissions, it is important for dealers to be able to help consumers make informed choices.

Toyota, Aioi and Fortis to enter into motor insurance agreement

Fortis (Insurance, UK) have announced that it had entered into exclusive discussions with Toyota (GB) PLC and its insurance partner in the UK, Aioi Motor and General Insurance Company of Europe Limited, to work together to provide branded motor insurance products to Toyota GB's UK customer base.

Motorists avoid claiming fear of losing no-claims bonus

More than one third (38%) of motorists are so concerned about losing their no-claims bonus and incurring higher premiums, they avoid making car insurance claims altogether, according to findings from Confused.com.

Say ‘Oh Yes' to your very own Churchill

Oh Yes! It is now possible for fans to own their very own Churchill - the famous dog from the TV ads.

Saga preserves No Claim Discount for vandalism victims

From today Saga Motor Insurance will preserve its policyholders' No Claim Discount in the event of a claim for car vandalism damage, offering increased financial protection for motorists over 50.

Proposals could lead to increases in car insurance premiums

AA Insurance is concerned that proposals to allow police to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving could trivialise the offence and lead to a sharp increase in the number of fixed penalty notices issued and consequent increases in car insurance premiums.

Fully comp cheaper than third-party only

Young motorists opting for third-party only motor insurance in a bid to save money may find that this is no longer the way to cut the cost of their premiums, according to moneysupermarket.com.

HPI invests in first ever TV advert

Friday 14 August sees the launch of HPI’s first ever television advert, as the leading independent vehicle information provider invests in reaching a wider car buying and retailing audience.

Government must help car finance industry, says FLA

Latest figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show the smallest drop in private new and used cars bought with dealer finance since September 2008.