Car Insurance
Direct Line helps to cap the cost of motoring
With UK petrol prices hitting a record high at an average of 104.28p per litre last week and news of a £17 increase to the London congestion charge, British motorists are faced with yet another barrage of costs just to keep their car on the road.
Car insurance premiums rise by over 5%
In the space of a year, the average car insurance premium has increased by 5.24%. The latest Sainsbury’s Car Insurance Index reveals that in December 2007, the average car insurance premium was £497.26, compared to £472.52 in December 2006 (an increase of 5.24%).
Post Office offers £50 cashback bonus on insurance
The Post Office is offering customers a £50 cash back bonus when they take out a new car or combined buildings and contents insurance.
Cost of cover creeping up for motorists
Car insurance premiums rose by 4.5 per cent in the second half of last year, according to research from price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
Post Office insurance is big business
Post Office Financial Services now has over half a million car insurance policies in force, strengthening its position as one of the fastest growing financial services providers in the UK.
Click4Group get aggressive with Car Gap Insurance
Uniquely placed, being the only dedicated on-line, non broker Gap Insurer, Click4Gap.co.uk has seen the market share of sales diluted over the last 6 months, with an increase of multi-product affiliate sites introducing this valuable consumer insurance.
TescoCompare.com adds four new brands to comparison service
Swinton, Autodirect, Bullseye and AIG Direct are the latest additions to TescoCompare.com, further strengthening its unique panel and increasing the number of providers to over 30.
Specialist insurers offering less than special prices
Older drivers and female motorists shouldn’t be lulled into thinking a specialist insurer will always offer the best deal, according to research from price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
TescoCompare.com comes out on top again
TescoCompare.com has been rated the cheapest price comparison site for car insurance by independent research agency Consumer Intelligence.
Brits in need of a belt-up reminder
A quarter of a century has passed since the first laws requiring seatbelts to be worn in cars came into effect. Yet moneysupermarket.com reveals a quarter of Brits have driven on a public road without wearing a seatbelt, despite the dangers it entails.
Swinton Specialist launches ‘Win a Project Car Competition’
Performance car insurance broker Swinton Specialist is launching an all-new ‘win a car’ competition for 2008. Starting in April, the prize is bigger and badder than ever before.
Innovative new policy keeps learner drivers on the road
One of the most innovative insurance products to hit the market for young drivers has recently been launched.
Motorists continue to flout mobile phone rules
The number of motorists caught using handheld devices while driving increased by 42% last year, according to research from Confused.com – UK car insurance comparison service.
eBay teams up with Insurancewide.com
eBayMotors.co.uk, the UK's busiest online showroom, has partnered with the original insurance comparison website, insurancewide.com, in a unique deal to provide site visitors with a comprehensive choice of car insurance options.
Budget launches short-term car insurance
Leading motor insurance brand BUDGET has launched a new product, targeting the need for short-term motor insurance. BUDGET short-term insurance provides instant cover online and by phone, from as little as £6 per day.