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28th September 2009
Recently published research has suggested that drivers in the UK choosing to purchase their motor insurance up front rather than on a monthly basis are significantly better off. Newly released figures show that motorists paying for their motor insurance p... Read >
Author: David Wilcox23rd September 2009
The UK is a beautiful country full of many charms, kind and polite people and a rich heritage and culture. But life in the UK can throw-up many surprises for the overseas student! So if you are considering studying in the UK this list is just for you.
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Author: wbdoyle02nd September 2009
Travelling abroad has never been easier - and it's not always necessary to fly. Taking your own vehicle to the continent is just as economical as flying and also gives you the freedom to choose exactly where you travel. If you're travelling on business, t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th August 2009
New research published by Post Office® shows that petrol and diesel prices have plummeted in Europe - making certain holiday destinations even more enticing as the UK weather continues to disappoint.
As the pound continues to make gains on the euro, m... Read >
Author: MarkeD19th August 2009
The number of road accidents and crash casualties in the UK has gone down.
The number of fatalities as a result of road accidents fell by 14% from 2,946 in 2007 to 2,538 in 2008.
In 2008 there were 28,572 people killed or seriously injured in acci... Read >
Author: catherine30th July 2009
In UK for minor damages some drivers would rather take money from their pocket to pay than risk their discount of no claims. We all are impressed and attracted where we see the world discount. In a survey it is notice that instead of claiming from the aut... Read >
Author: Alien15th June 2009
As the government scrappage scheme really begins to pick up some pace, , it seems that despite the recession we are still eager to invest in a new car but are taking more time over the purchase decision. So as we trawl the internet for customer opinions ... Read >
Author: MarkeD12th June 2009
If you are intending on driving through continental Europe this summer make sure that you know exactly what your car insurance policy covers before you get anywhere near the ferry or EuroStar.
Many UK drivers are ignorant about the level of cover affo... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane10th June 2009
UK drivers would rather pay for minor repairs than lose No Claims Discount on their Car Insurance
> Four in 10 UK drivers would rather pay for minor repairs than lose No Claims Discount on their Car Insurance.
> More than a third expect a courtesy... Read >
Author: Josie Anderson14th May 2009
Like all new technology when it first reaches the market, early consumer satellite navigation devices were incredibly bulky, very expensive and more than a little unresponsive but today it is a very different story; many sat nav units are lightweight, res... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane01st April 2009
To find a great deal on your van insurance you should make sure that you drive as safely as possible in order to safeguard your safety and avoid being issued penalty points. Drivers have been given a recent reminder to abide by mobile phone regulations wh... Read >
Author: Rochelle20th January 2009
We know by now that motorists using a mobile phone on the move are breaking the law.
But five years on from when it was made illegal, there is still a hardcore of UK drivers who don’t let that interfere with their phone calls and text lives!
Casua... Read >
Author: Autonational Rescue02nd January 2009
Bad weather conditions during winter increases the risk of car accidents in the UK. Although there are a number of services available to drivers in the UK detailing weather conditions and road conditions, the number of accidents that occur during winter r... Read >
Author: David Halbert13th October 2008
As the price of fuel has increased so dramatically over the last 12 months, more and more Brits are having to rethink their driving habits.
According to the Esure research, many Brits were even thinking of selling any additional vehicles to try and red... Read >
Author: ARouse30th August 2008
As flying is becoming more expensive an increasing number of holiday makers are choosing to drive to Europe. Minibuses are a popular choice of transport but there are a number of legal requirements that affect driving abroad.
When travelling within EU ... Read >
Author: James01st July 2008
A total of 2,500 UK drivers, were put to the test to find out why two out of three accidents are caused on the roads.
The survey and results, conducted by the comparison website, uSwitch.com, found that just 1 per cent of respondents, answered all qu... Read >
Author: Ruth13th June 2008
Rac’s rapid bonus scheme has proved to be a very attractive incentive for younger drivers looking to build up their no-claims bonus as quickly as possible so they too can benefit from the savings offered to those already having accrued a number of no cl... Read >
Author: Onome Okwuosa26th April 2008
Research has revealed that men are officially worse drivers than women. According to comparison website Confused.com, men are far more likely to be convicted for driving offences than their female counterparts.
The research has shown that there is a ... Read >
Author: mpressman26th March 2008
When it comes to car insurance, UK policies and prices differ from one provider to the next. Therefore, it may be difficult to determine exactly what you need, when you need it. In the UK, you have a variety of coverage choices, such as third party fire a... Read >
Author: Robert10th March 2008
A leading car hire insurance firm, which provides excess insurance for people who want to rent vehicles, has warned consumers that some European car rental companies are charging customers enormous excess penalties.
The company has said that many UK dr... Read >
Author: Gill24th January 2008
Car insurance for new and young UK drivers is never going to be cheap! This reason for this is simple young and new drivers represent a higher risk to insurance companies than the average car driver. Newly qualified UK drivers are more likely to have an a... Read >
Author: viddy5522nd January 2008
Police forces across the UK have sent a message of no tolerance to the thousands of UK drivers who are uninsured.
Currently, more than 400 cars a day are being seized by UK police because they are being driven by uninsured drivers – amounting to 150... Read >
Author: LuckySeven22nd January 2008
Car insurance premiums are astronomically high at the moment, most drivers are paying out over £800 on annual premiums, and these are sensible safe motors not the boy racer-mobiles we see on the road these days.
It would sure help us all if the insure... Read >
Author: Andy Adams18th January 2008
According to a recent survey carried out by the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, claims involving the replacement of bumpers after minor accidents are on the rise in the UK.
Drivers are paying out a combined £2 billion per year in order to cove... Read >
Author: DCollins18th January 2008
Car hire companies have a bad reputation for over-charging customers and piling on extra surcharges for damages, fuel consumption and mileage that has nothing to do with the renter. Hopefully, this quick guide will let you know what to look out for when r... Read >
Author: Jay Tillotson01st August 2007
GEM Motoring Assist (GEM), which is concerned for the safety of all road users, says that even mundane basics like knowing the single European emergency call number of 112 goes unheeded by UK drivers travelling abroad.
“The European Emergency Numbe... Read >
Author: GEM Motoring Assist01st June 2007
There are so many benefits to hiring a car in North Cyprus that it might be difficult to do so in one page. Therefore detailed below are some of the best benefits.
Hiring a car in North Cyprus is simple, and UK drivers will feel like they are at home,... Read >
Author: Berkan23rd May 2007
An announcement by one of the UK’s largest insurance providers could lead to a drop in the car insurance premiums of so called ‘boy racers’. Swinton has revealed that drivers who have 6 or 9 points on the licence will effectively be treated as havi... Read >
Author: Peter Ecob02nd May 2007
Recent research carried out by the Association of British Insurers, has shown that there may be as many as 2 million drivers on the road in this country without any form of insurance.
“Why?” you ask, is this? The problem itself comes from the fact... Read >
Author: Chris Rowlands11th April 2007
A staggering 3.7 million* motorists – 12% of the drivers on UK roads - would ask a relative or friend to take speed camera penalty points for them if they were facing a driving ban, a new nationwide poll by Ipsos MORI on behalf of Swinton has revealed. ... Read >
Author: Swinton corporate11th April 2007
Leading high street broker issues "Monsoon Motoring Mantra" to combat extreme weather dangers.
The increasing frequency of freak weather conditions in Britain has led to a rash of car accidents, and car insurance claims, caused by drivers failing to r... Read >
Author: Swinton corporate30th January 2007
NEARLY 4 MILLION DRIVERS WOULD SWAP PENALTY POINTS
A staggering 3.7 million* motorists – 12% of the drivers on UK roads - would ask a relative or friend to take speed camera penalty points for them if they were facing a driving ban, a new nationwid... Read >
Author: Swinton corporate27th December 2006
SWINTON WARNS MOTORISTS TO ACCLIMATISE TO MONSOON CONDITIONS
Leading high street broker issues “Monsoon Motoring Mantra” to combat
extreme weather dangers.
The increasing frequency of freak weather conditions in Britain has led to a rash
of ca... Read >
Author: Swinton corporate05th December 2006
With independent travel increasing year on year, more destinations are accessible to exploration by British holiday makers. Car hire is an essential aspect of independent travel for many, with 1 in 5 (9.3 million) British holiday makers hiring a car to ... Read >
Author: martymac29th November 2005
UK drivers are putting themselves at risk because they struggle to keep their eyes on the road.
According to new research by Privilege Insurance, one in four drivers in the UK (23 per cent) have become so distracted by roadside eye-catchers that they h... Read >
Author: Neil Jackson
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