Car Insurance
To protect or not protect your NCD?
Drivers making a claim on their motor insurance policy, with an ‘unprotected' no claims discount (NCD), could see the cost of their premiums increase by as much as 30 per cent if they make a claim, according to research by MoneySupermarket.com.
New Golf GTI: Faster, more efficient and cheaper to insure
The seventh-generation version of the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI, which was introduced at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting at £25,845 on the road – just £195 more than the previous model despite substantial enhancements.
More than a million motorists put off repairing accident damage
More than a million cash-strapped motorists are driving on Britain’s roads with accident-damaged vehicles, new research suggests.
Action needed soon on whiplash claims, says AA
The Transport Committee has announced another inquiry into whiplash injury, calling for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
Young female drivers count the cost of the European gender ruling
Young female motorists have witnessed their car insurance premiums soar by 14.9 per cent as a result of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on gender pricing which came into force in December, according to MoneySupermarket.
Uninsured drivers risking it on the roads
One in seven (15 per cent) of UK motorists have admitted to breaking the law and having driven at least once without insurance, with young drivers most likely to get behind the wheel uninsured according to research by MoneySupermarket.
Cars targeted by thieves and vandals revealed
Owners of Smarts, BMWs or Maseratis are the most likely to be targeted by thieves and vandals new research has revealed.
Self-service car insurance driving up customer experience
Insurance customers are rapidly embracing the option to manage their car and home policies online, according to Junction, the insurance partnerships business.
A third of UK drivers auto-renewed their last car insurance policy
March is one of the busiest months of the year for car insurance renewals, and new research from Gocompare.com has revealed that 8.7 million (31%) UK drivers allowed their car insurer to automatically extend their policy for another year the last time they received their renewal.
Citroen is first manufacturer to fit insurance ‘black box’ as standard
Citroen is creatively turning to technology to reduce the cost of younger buyers owning and insuring a brand new car by fitting its C1 Connexion special edition with a telematics ‘black box’ as standard.
Motorists waste £2 billion automatically renewing car insurance
British motorists are burning over £2 billion as a nation by staying loyal to their existing car insurance provider. By sticking with an existing provider at renewal time and not shopping around for a better deal, drivers could be throwing away £300 each, says MoneySupermarket.
Car insurance premiums could fall if insurers handle claims directly
UK drivers overwhelmingly want to see the back of the personal injury (PI) ‘compensation culture' that is now costing every motorist an extra £118 on their annual motor insurance premium, reveals Aviva in a new report issued today.
Parents willing to break the law to save on their child’s car insurance
With the average best premium for 17 and 18-year-old's coming in at a staggering £3,205.81 per year, research from Gocompare.com shows that parents would take drastic steps to help their children save money on car insurance.
Young driver insurance that’s all carrot and no stick
A uniquely positive, rewards-driven approach to safe driving has been launched by telematics car insurance provider, Carrot; changing the face of how young drivers interact with their insurance provider, and how they see the benefits of driving safely.
The Co-op launches smartphone app to rate saftey of young drivers
The Co-operative Insurance has launched a free Smartphone app to allow young drivers to find out how safe they are behind the wheel.