Car News
"Women only" insurers don't always drive best deal for female motorists
Almost three out of four female motorists (72%) would save money by choosing a mainstream motor insurer over the majority of 'women only specialists' new independent research reveals today.
Average car insurance premiums rise by 31%
Car insurance premiums have increased by a staggering 31% on average from £489.80 to £639.23 in the last year, according to research by insuresupermarket.com.
New initiatives to help motorists secure better deals on new cars
Sainsbury’s Bank’s car purchase scheme, Drive, a flexible and affordable way to purchase a new car, has launched three new initiatives to help combat the escalating costs of purchasing a brand new car.
Used caravan values come under pressure as demand weakens
The latest market analysis from Glass’s indicates that stocks of both new and used caravans are much higher than at this point last year and, with demand slackening, prices are increasingly expected to come under pressure.
White prestige-badge cars can cost owners
Paint colour has always had a major influence over the residual value of used cars, but never has this been more true than for today’s prestige-brand vehicles. According to Glass’s, making an unwise colour choice when purchasing a new upper-medium prestige car (BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class, etc) could now mean it loses as much as an extra £2,500 off its trade value after one year and 12,000 miles.
Ten BMW 3 Series 'Democracy Cars' to be auctioned
BMW (UK) Ltd has donated one of ten limited edition 'Democracy Cars' signed by Nelson Mandela to the charity auction 'Put Yourself in My Shoes'. The proceeds from the auction of the car will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the UK children's charities Norwood and Shine. The auction will take place on 9th June at London's Madame Tussauds.
New look for 2006 Audi A3 three-door range
Styling revisions and detail changes enhance the latest three-door Audi A3 range.
National database exposes its first fraudster
The national database launched earlier this year by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to combat motor insurance fraud has claimed its first cheat.
90% of motorists will crash their car
Nine out of 10 motorists will be involved in at least one road accident in their lifetime, according to a report published by leading motor insurer, More Than, but a third would rather fork out themselves than make a claim.
Sainsbury's Bank warns of car insurance renewal hikes
Sainsbury's Bank is urging motorists to review their car insurance premiums carefully the next time their cover comes up for renewal, because despite their circumstances not changing, their premiums could increase and become uncompetitive.