Car Market
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.
Training call in response to Scottish road casualty figures
Newly-published road casualty figures for Scotland show the need for drivers and motorcyclists to consider refresher training to improve their skills, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said.
Don’t pass on bad driving habits to your children
Bad driving behaviour could influence the way your children drive in future, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Quick decision by Ford's 30,000th scrappage customer
Quick Electrical Services have ordered Ford's 30,000th scrappage vehicle – a new Ford Transit – and are among 1,100 customers who have bought Ford commercial vehicles on the scheme.
Beware of motor breakdowns this festive season
As the nation gears up for the festive season, moneysupermarket.com urges motorists to give a second thought to their motor vehicle and take care behind the wheel.
Car flood victims
With 92 flood warnings currently in force across England and Wales and further weather reports highlighting that extreme weather is set to continue to batter Britain - esure car insurance offers drivers tips on what to do if they're caught out in a flood.
Goodwood announce 2010 Festival of Speed theme
The Earl of March has now confirmed the theme of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed – provisionally to be held on 2-4 July 2010 – as ‘Viva Veloce! – The Passion for Speed’.
Dig deep for a Minor and help Children in Need
When a classic Morris Minor Traveller was traded in under the scrappage scheme at Chelmsford Hyundai, the owner of the dealership – Bill Cook - could not bear to see the car sent to the crusher. So he paid out of his own pocket to cover the £2,100 scrappage allowance and save the ‘woody’ Minor.
EV maker THINK named ‘Company to Watch’
THINK, the Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) maker, has been named a ‘company to watch’ at the Cleantech Connect Awards held in London this week.
Chevron B19 tops list of treats in Barons Yuletide sale
Barons has some real crackers lined up for its traditional Yuletide sale at Sandown Park on December 8th.
Classic Motor Show breaks box office records
This year’s Classic Motor Show broke box office records over the weekend when it welcomed around 48,000 visitors into its classic motoring extravaganza, and increase of around 8,000 visitors on last year’s event.
‘Start Something Special’ at launch of Honda 2010 bike range
The much-anticipated launch of Honda’s 2010 superb motorcycle range will take place on the weekend of 13-14 February at Honda Motorcycle dealers across the country, with guests having the chance to win one of six romantic weekends for two in Paris with Honda’s ‘Start Something Special’ launch free prize draw.
IAM flood advice for drivers
With more flooding predicted, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice to drivers.
Ford targets younger drivers during Road Safety Week
Ford is underlining its commitment to road safety by highlighting how young drivers should maintain their cars.