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1.15 million admit to driving without insurance

Alarming new research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance reveals that 1.15 million people have admitted to having driven a car in the last 12 months, without having insurance. Nearly two-fifths of these people were aged 17 - 24 and a further 22% were aged 25 - 34.

Pass Plus - Thing of the past?

Learners completing the Pass Plus training scheme as a shortcut to cheaper car insurance could be making an expensive mistake.

Drivers would resist telling insurers truth to ensure payout

Over 11 million British motorists would make a fraudulent claim to avoid jeopardising their insurance claim.

MORE TH>N pioneers eco friendly motoring technology

MORE TH>N is launching a revolutionary new insurance scheme that uses Formula 1-style in-car telemetry to help British motorists drive in a greener, more efficient and economical way.

Tescocompare.com: Government plans to introduce increased driving tests

Commenting on the Government's plans to introduce increased driving tests, Paul Baxter, Director of Commercial and Partnerships at Tescocompare.com, says: "New drivers are more likely to be involved in an accident during their first two years of motoring.

Government proposals to overhaul driver testing

Commenting on proposals from the government to overhaul driver testing, Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "With newly qualified drivers facing the highest insurance premiums, any course of action from the government to drive down the cost of cover and reduce accidents and injuries on the road is a step in the right direction.

Motorists switch car insurance to beat premium hikes

More than six million people chose to switch car insurance provider over the past six months in an effort to stave off rising car insurance costs, according to new research from MoneyExpert.com.

Free pressure washer for new Tesco Car Insurance customers

Tesco Car Insurance is offering new customers a free pressure washer when they buy their policy before the 25th June 2008. Customers buying cover will receive a voucher for a Kärcher Pressure Washer, which they can redeem online via Tesco Direct.

Drivers hammered as insurance bills race away

More than one in four drivers have seen their car insurance bill rise piling more pressure on already stretched budgets, new research from MoneyExpert.com shows.

Are you covered for a crash in Europe?

Brits who are thinking of taking a driving holiday in Europe this May Bank Holiday are at risk of doing so underinsured.

Motorists risk massive fines by driving without insurance

Hundreds of thousands of British motorists have admitted to driving without insurance, risking hefty costs and prosecution if they are caught behind the wheel without adequate cover, according to MoneyExpert.com.

Converting to a convertible doesn't need to be costly

Convertible cars cost an average of 60 pence extra to insure per week despite the general consensus that they are far more costly than non-convertibles, says Confused.com- UK car insurance comparison site.

Five star insurance from M&S

M&S Money has been awarded a clean sweep as its main insurance portfolio has been rated Five Star by Defaqto, the leading UK independent financial services benchmarking company.

esure acts to help safer drivers

From tomorrow (Sunday 20 April), esure car insurance will be replacing its standard no claim discount protection with ‘protection for life' at no extra cost - giving drivers a guaranteed discount level regardless of any claims made throughout the life of their policy with the company.

A quarter of British motorists lie when applying for insurance

One in four British motorists (26 per cent) admit they've lied on an insurance application - meaning their cover could be worthless - according to new research from insurance.co.uk.