Car Insurance
Workers risk driving uninsured
Employers are putting their workers at risk of driving without insurance by encouraging them to use their cars for work but not warning them of the need for business use cover on their car insurance.
M&S Car Insurance winter driving tips
As freezing weather conditions continue to hit much of the UK, M&S Car Insurance is advising motorists to be prepared before getting back into their vehicle.
Snow leads to increased car insurance disputes
Used Car Expert magazine has seen a significant increase in number of enquiries via its website UsedCarExpert.co.uk relating to disputes with insurance companies over the value of their car, which have been written off by snow-related accidents.
Rules of the road forgotten in the snow
The question of “who was to blame” after a car crash is on the rise as a result of the snowy conditions.
Spike in searches for car insurance on 4x4 vehicles
The big expense of changing a car is normally the last thing on people's minds after the hectic and costly Christmas and New Year period. However, with snow, ice and cold weather across the UK it appears many Brits are in the market for a ‘snow mobile'.
Insurer urges motorists to give driving full attention
As Harriet Harman, the Labour Party's Deputy Leader, appears in court for her involvement in an incident in which she was allegedly using a mobile phone whilst driving, research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance highlights that driving with a mobile phone is unfortunately a common occurrence.
Insurance staff trudge through snow to handle calls
Staff at insurance company swiftcover.com trudged through the snow, hired 4x4 vehicles to get to work and even spent the night away from home so they could assist the record number of motorists needing help as insurance claims soared by almost 75% during this week's snow chaos.
Driving in adverse motoring conditions
Commenting on the adverse motoring conditions caused by the 2010 "Big Freeze", Steve Sweeney, head of motor insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Motorists should ready themselves and their vehicles for ice and snow before taking to the roads.
Choosing breakdown cover
Will Thomas, head of motor at Confused.com, says: "Hoping for the best in extreme weather conditions like this is a highway to nowhere for anyone who needs the use of a vehicle.
Nearly 20 million Brits have not switched on to switching
2009 will definitely be remembered as the year we tried to tighten our belts. However, according to new research by comparison site Gocompare.com, nearly 20 million UK consumers haven't switched providers for everyday financial services and utilities in the last 12 months.
Car and home insurance discounts from Direct Line
Direct Line is kicking off 2010 with two offers to help customers save money, with discounts on car and home insurance.
Start gaining Sterling pounds in 2010
While many Brits resolve to shift unwanted Christmas kilos in the New Year, moneysupermarket.com reveals how consumers can be gaining Sterling pounds through savvy savings on their financial products.
Little Iggy stars in new swiftcover.com ad campaign
Legendary rocker Iggy Pop returns to British TV screens to reveal ‘Little Iggy' in a new £30million advertising campaign for motor insurer swiftcover.com.
New Year road accidents to double as extra cars hit rush hour
The number of accidents on UK roads could more than double on Monday and Tuesday (4th & 5th January), as millions of extra cars hit the first morning rush hour after the Christmas break.
Would you confess to a parking bump?
Leaving your car parked while shopping in the New Year sales could be risky as well as expensive, warns What Car?