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Free pressure washer offer back at Tesco

As UK car sales continue to fall for the 13th consecutive month, Tesco has introduced an offer to help customers take better care of their existing vehicles.

Scene of an accident information can cut claim time

Fleet drivers who gather information at the scene of an accident can speed up the insurance claims process, says Aviva, the new name for Norwich Union.

HPI updates CO2 certificate

Motorists are continuing to make greener and more cost-effective choices when purchasing a used vehicle. To help buyers make an informed decision about their next car, HPI updated the CO2 bandings on its CO2 Certificate for used vehicles on 1st May in order to bring the certificate in line with the government colour-coded environmental labels for new vehicles.

Fraudsters hiding low-value ‘stolen’ cars in lock-ups

With fraud on the rise in the UK as the recession bites, esure car insurance is tackling fabricated low-value car theft claims head-on by stepping up its use of sophisticated cognitive interviewing techniques from 8th June 2009.

HPI aids FLA clampdown on illegal cars

Leading vehicle information organisation, HPI, is launching CrushWatch in support of the Finance & Leasing Association’s (FLA) new initiative designed to tackle illegal driving.

Paragon Remarketing chooses HPI Check

Paragon Remarketing announces its partnership with HPI to bring valuable vehicle information reports in the form of the HPI Deal to dealers.

British motorists flout the law by fronting

Money conscious Brits are breaking the law by "fronting" on their car insurance to save cash, according to research from moneysupermarket.com (LON:MONY).

Boy racer extras increase premiums by as much as £6,225

Under 21's opting for ‘go-fast' extras such as spoilers, tinted windows and exhaust system changes can add up to £6,225 to the cost of insurance, according to research from uSwitch.com.

Check your insurance before taking your car abroad

British motorists hopping in their car and heading overseas in search of the sun could be driving into a heap of trouble, according to new research from uSwitch.com.

Avoid motor madness - ensure breakdown blunders are covered

Motor-loving Brits hitting the roads on a quick and easy get-away this year may find breakdown cover is a must to ensure a smooth ride, says moneysupermarket.com.

comparethemarket.com shortlisted in British Insurance Awards

comparethemarket.com has reached the finals of the British Insurance Awards 2009 with its unique Meerkat campaign.

Churchill will come to your rescue

From 1st May, every motorist taking out a new Churchill car insurance policy can rest assured that they won't be left stranded should they breakdown as free rescue cover will be included.

HPI warns dealers to look out for stolen V5s

The government’s new scrappage scheme could see dealers open to a new threat involving stolen V5s, warns vehicle information experts HPI.

Confusion reigns over continental car cover

Motoring-mad Brits planning to drive in Europe on holiday this year need to be aware of exactly what their UK motor insurance policy will cover them for, says moneysupermarket.com.

Monthly car cover repayments need not be the costly option

Drivers looking to keep the cost of their car insurance manageable may opt for the convenience of monthly instalments; however failure to identify the best deals could prove to be costly, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.