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Slam the brakes on showroom finance
The 405,000 Brits buying a new car next month could waste a collective £140 million in excess interest payments if they don’t choose the cheapest way to finance a new car.
Ensure your sweet chariot carries you home safely
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in just a few weeks and fans from across the UK will be making the trip to France to watch their team play, with many expected to take to the roads.
CIS appoints RAC Auto Windscreens as preferred supplier
Co-operative Insurance (CIS) has appointed RAC Auto Windscreens as its preferred supplier for vehicle glass repair and replacement.
Barclays puts the wheels in motion for motor loans
Barclays has launched a new personal loan package designed specifically for motorists borrowing money for a car.
Tesco offers online car insurance customers £100 off sat-nav set
From 22nd August till 18th September, customers buying Tesco Car Insurance online will receive a voucher for £100 off a Tom Tom in-car satellite navigation system at Tesco Direct.
Motorists set to waste millions on forecourt finance deals
UK motorists are set to waste over £175 million by signing up to car showroom finance deals when they buy their new ‘57’ registration cars on 1st September, reveals uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Car owners at risk of ID theft
One-in-ten British car owners are putting themselves at risk of identity theft by forgetting to remove sensitive documents such as bills and statements from the view of opportunistic thieves, according to research from Prudential Car Insurance.
The real cost of motoring
Last year drivers in the UK paid out £36.5 billion on purchasing new and used cars, according to Halifax Unsecured Personal Loan's annual review of the cost of motoring.
Loyal football fans prepare to go the distance
Sunderland supporters lift the loyalty cup this season, travelling 75% further than ‘bottom of the table’ Derby County.
Driving to France to watch the Rugby World Cup?
Rugby fans planning to drive to France to watch the World Cup in September are being urged to make sure they are properly prepared for driving abroad.
Drivers fork out over £2bn in excess on car insurance every year
UK drivers already spend £8.5billion every year on premium payments to insure their cars. New research out today, by price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com, reveals that 4.8 million motorists may have to fork out an additional £2.36 billion in excess costs alone each year if they make a claim on their car insurance.
Don’t become a further victim of floods
With insurance companies expecting flood damage claims to reach £2.5 billion, thousands of householders are counting the cost of damage not only to their homes, but also to replace their wrecked cars. Insurance companies estimate that there will be £100m for car claims alone.
Women show they’re in the driving seat
When it comes to taking care of their cars, women are more like Carly Wicks, Eastenders’ resident female mechanic, than millionaire heiress Paris Hilton, reveals research from the Post Office.
Over 1.5 million cars at risk in flood hit Britain
As insurance companies brace themselves to pick up a £2.5 billion bill for damages caused by the floods, motorists in flood hit areas across Britain could see insurance premiums increase by as much as 57% if they make a claim on a flood damaged car, reveals research by online price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com.
NFU Mutual streamlines claims process for flood damaged vehicles
Following last weekend’s floods, rural insurer NFU Mutual has so far received several hundred claims for vehicles. Given that many flood victims live in rural areas and need their vehicles everyday, the insurer has streamlined the claims process to ensure that customers needs are met quickly.