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Aygo - Toyota’s got you covered

Aygo - Toyota’s got you covered

Tired of talking dogs, comedy admirals, and Iggy Pop’s lived-in face? Toyota is taking the pain out of finding car insurance by offering one year’s Toyota Motor Insurance cover for free on its Aygo range.

Police stop cars for ‘zero' mistakes, says AA Insurance

Motorists who have made simple registration errors on their insurance applications are being stopped by police - and occasionally having their cars confiscated as a result.

Innovative ‘MOT Protection’ product launched by RIAS

RIAS has launched its innovative MOT Protection product, the first of its kind to be offered by an insurance provider to the over 50s motor insurance market, giving cover for repair or replacement costs following a MOT failure.

Car insurance prices on the rise

A new, quarterly car insurance price index released by Confused.com and EMB shows that car drivers have more incentive than ever to shop around for their insurance.

Motorists call for tougher penalties for drivers using a mobile phone

Following news that the government is considering harsher penalties for motorists who use a mobile phone while driving, research by Direct Line reveals that over two thirds (69 per cent) of British motorists would support measures to increase the number of penalty points or increase fines for drivers caught using a mobile while behind the wheel.

UK hotspots for uninsured drivers revealed

Male motorists living in Dumfriesshire are the most likely to have a conviction for driving uninsured, according to moneysupermarket.com.

Don’t be a victim of car crime

Despite alarm systems being fitted as standard and an increase in video surveillance over the years, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has warned against complacency and given drivers advice on how to reduce the chances of a car break-in or theft.

Getting a better deal on car insurance just got easier

Britain's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com has launched its next generation car insurance comparison service which is the fastest and most accurate available.

Number of insurance claims for pothole-related damage rises

The number of insurance claims for pothole-related damage to cars has bumped sharply upwards, according to figures released by broker AA Insurance.

Free car washes for a year with M&S Car Insurance

Motorists taking out an M&S Car Insurance policy, exclusively through number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com, will benefit from a free car wash every month for an entire year, worth up to £84.

To protect or not to protect your no claims discount?

The longer you protect your NCD without claiming, the less valuable it becomes, warns moneysupermarket.com

AXA proves experience pays with direct car insurance

AXA enters direct car insurance market with the launch of a highly competitive product and market beating benefits for experienced drivers.

Half of motor insurers deny quote to over 80s

Age discrimination remains rife in the insurance industry according to new independent research published by Age Concern and Help the Aged.

Car insurance premiums rise at record rates

Car insurance premiums, which have been rising at record rates over the past year, took their biggest ever upward jump during the last quarter of 2009, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index.

Car speeding leads to higher insurance premiums

Motorists convicted of speeding could see the cost of their motor insurance premiums almost double according to research by moneysupermarket.com, which also reveals the UK's worst speeding culprits.