Car Insurance
Ice and snow brings toll of collisions
The current icy spell has led to a 23 per cent jump in car insurance claims as cars slip and slide into other vehicles, kerbs, barriers, police cars and even a wild boar.
Cheryl Cole and Johnny Depp perfect road trip partners
As winter takes hold and car journeys become more troublesome, new research has revealed the fantasy road trip drivers would rather be enjoying.
TyreSafe critical of winter tyre insurance premium hikes
Following a report in this week’s Auto Express magazine, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is concerned and disappointed at reported additional premiums being charged by some insurers for drivers fitting winter tyres.
Breakdown - don’t be left shivering about town!
With weather forecasters predicting that the current cold snap may last for some time, new research from The Co-operative Insurance highlights the prevalence of breakdowns and the most common motor maintenance mystifiers.
Advice for winter weather at home and in the car
As snow and ice falls on parts of Britain with more forecast, insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Don’t get left out in the cold this winter
From burst pipes to damaged art work, last winter's extreme weather saw specialist home insurance provider Hiscox experience a 60% increase in the number of freeze related household claims when compared to the same time the previous year.
Don’t get left out in the cold this winter - safeguard your property
From burst pipes to damaged art work, last winter’s extreme weather saw specialist home insurance provider Hiscox experience a 60%* increase in the number of freeze related household claims when compared to the same time the previous year.
Allianz Your Cover car insurance on Confused.com
Allianz Insurance has launched its new online-only car insurance offering, Your Cover insurance, on leading comparison website, Confused.com.
Speeding convictions can add 30% to cost of insurance
Drivers taking risks with the speed limit could end up paying up to 27% more for their premium, according to research from Confused.com. A young admin assistant1 adding two convictions to their policy will pay a penalty of £168.
Drivers seek cheaper car insurance premiums
Confused.com has reported a huge surge in customers seeking car insurance quotes, in response to the increased awareness of the steep rises in insurance premiums facing motorists across the UK.
Drivers would lie to guarantee insurance payout
Over a third of motorists will cheat their car insurer by making a fraudulent claim to ensure a successful car insurance payout, research from moneysupermarket.com can reveal.
November’s Friday rush-hour is UK’s biggest crash-hour
Road users are more likely to have an accident during a Friday evening rush hour in November than at any other time during the year.
Motorists worry about car crime
Despite incidents of car crime consistently falling over the last five years, a large majority of motorists are still worried about their car being stolen or broken into.
Britain - A nation of uninsured drivers
Uninsured drivers are rife on our roads, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.
Don’t get stung by an insurance write-off
Vehicle information expert HPI, is joining the BBC’s Watchdog team in urging used car buyers to protect themselves against the threat of purchasing a potential death trap.