Car Insurance
MB&G redundancy protection warranty
Redundancy cover that protects car buyers’ finance payments for up to 12 months is now being offered by MB&G, the UK’s largest independent warranty provider.
Drivers urged to say “no” to record premium increases
Lee Griffin, Business Development Director for insurance comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on the AA's premium index which shows the average car insurance premium in the UK has risen by more than £100 in the last 12 months:
Unprecedented premium increases hit drivers hard
Car insurance premiums are rising faster than at any time over the past 15 years, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
100% online car insurance helps drivers beat postal strike
This week's threatened postal strikes will cause frustration and delays for motorists waiting for their insurance documents to arrive so they can tax their cars - but swiftcover.com customers will be able to beat the postal chaos by accessing and downloading their insurance documents directly from the internet thanks to the insurer's 100% online service.
Don’t risk penalties - renew your insurance in good time
With postal strikes looming, specialist insurance broker Footman James is reminding customers how important it is to renew their vehicle insurance in good time to avoid penalty points, fines or having their vehicle impounded and crushed.
Eight weeks' worth of free car insurance from Direct Line
Direct Line has announced it is offering new customers eight weeks' worth of free car insurance. With the current financial climate tightening household budgets, Direct Line is focused on offering customers value for money when buying car insurance cover.
Insurance providers fund fraudsters by hiking excess
As the insurance industry foots a £1.9 billion fraud bill and recent reports reveal a 44% increase in false claims, new research from uSwitch.com shows that providers are strategically recouping this money from consumers by hiking compulsory excess charges by almost a third (32%) in the last year.
UK hotspots for car insurance theft claims revealed
Motorists in Chislehurst in Bromley and Wingate in Cleveland are revealed as the most likely in the UK to claim on their motor insurance for theft from their car or theft of their car, according to data from moneysupermarket.com.
Get £30 off car insurance when you fill up at TOTAL
TOTAL has partnered with swiftcover.com to give away £30 off car insurance when you buy at least 30 litres or more of its advanced fuel TOTAL EXCELLIUM (unleaded or diesel fuel).
Crashing for cash
Desperate Brits are being driven to extreme measures behind the wheel because of the recession, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Accidents will happen - particularly in October
Motorists adjusting to darker days with the clocks going back and the onset of winter all add up to make October the worst month for car claims, Virgin Money Car Insurance figures show.
Autumn rut costs drivers deer
The AA has warned drivers to be alert to a serious hazard that peaks during October and could cost unwary drivers over £1,400: deer strikes.
Premium saving tips for young drivers
The dangers of driving without insurance have been highlighted by new industry statistics that suggest a record number of UK motorists - particular young drivers – are uninsured.
Quicker compensation for motor accidents
Around 400,000 people injured in road accidents could benefit from much speedier compensation under a more streamlined compensation system, announced by the Ministry of Justice.
Confused.com supports Stay Insured initiative
Will Thomas, head of Motor at Confused.com says "Without taking into account the damage to vehicles, uninsured drivers kill three people and injure 460 every week, and a quarter of these accidents involve young drivers.