Car Insurance
HPI launches short term insurance for car dealers
Currently, if dealers loan cars to their customers using an existing Motor Trade policy, they could be risking their premiums, warns HPI.
The Co-operative Insurance flexible breakdown cover
The Co-operative Insurance has increased its presence in the motor breakdown market with the launch of a new standalone flexible breakdown product.
Clark most car accident-prone surname
New research suggests there just might be more to a name than you may think as the UK’s most accident-prone surnames have been revealed.
Hyundai cars offers free seven day car insurance cover
You’ve recently purchased a new car. You get a call from your dealer saying that it’s ready to collect. With all the excitement of going to pick up your new set of wheels, purchasing insurance may have slipped your mind.
Car insurance may not cover misfuelling
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is warning that diesel drivers are most at risk of misfuelling, which could cost more than £5000 to repair and is not covered by nearly a third of insurance policies.
Post Office Car Insurance warns drivers to keep up vehicle maintenance
Around 10 per cent of cars on UK cars have at least one tyre with an illegal tread depth, according to research from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). In addition, Post Office Car Insurance research recently found that 48 per cent of all car owners have cut corners when it comes to repairs and maintenance on their vehicle.
Complectus launches Misfuelling Insurance
Complectus has developed a new Misfuelling Insurance product with AXA Assistance to get drivers mobile again if they make the simple error of misfuelling their vehicle.
Women take longer to pass their driving test than men
Girls need an average of 21 lessons before they pass their test, compared to just 17 lessons which men take, according to research by Confused.com.
Shopping around for insurance essential for female drivers
Graeme Kalbraier, Managing Director of Tiger.co.uk, gives his advice to women drivers as the AA report announces a rise in insurance premiums by seven per cent for 17 to 22 year old females for comprehensive cover.
Direct Line motoring app for iPhone
Direct Line has announced its free "On the Road" App for iPhone is now available on the App Store. The app includes a route planner and live traffic updates to help plan journeys around traffic. It also features an easy to use ‘help for accidents and claims’ tool, should the worst happen.
Motorists may be able to recover costs for damage caused by potholes
The insurance industry is estimated to be forking out £2.85m per month for pothole claims and consumers should review the details of their motor insurance policy to see if they can recoup some repair costs advises independent research company, Defaqto.
100,000 crashed cars a year return to the road
The number of crashed cars being put back on the road has increased by over 10% in the last two years, with more than 100,000 written-off vehicles hitting the streets last year alone, as people strive for cheaper motoring.
Drivers urged to take care over May Bank Holiday getaway
Last May Bank Holiday weekend saw 11 million Brits take to the roads, with heavy traffic and a spate of accidents leading to congestion on many major routes.
Direct Line reveals ‘Crash for cash’ hotspots
Analysis by Direct Line has identified the UK's top ten ‘crash for cash' hotspots, as the insurer steps up its fight against fraudsters who cost every other motorist an average of £44 a year and delay payments for genuine claims.
Alarm bells should still be ringing for car insurance renewals
Gocompare.com urges consumers not to be fooled by respite in premium increases. Lee Griffin, business development director of leading insurance comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on the AA's premium index: