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24th September 2009
Some people find having to adapt to driving in a new country quite daunting but it doesn’t have to be! After a while you will certainly become accustomed to it. If you come from a country that drives on the right hand side of the road, you have to get u... Read >
Author: John Downes20th August 2009
The car was invented to liberate people from the confines of time and distance. Whilst the horse and cart had somewhat of a head start in terms of providing access to personalised transport, once the automobile was unveiled to the world, there really was ... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton03rd August 2009
Laws are there for a reason, especially when it comes to safe, responsible motoring. These laws apply to both us as the driver and also the car itself. We are all well aware of the laws which are well advertised through big awareness campaigns, including... Read >
Author: Phil Adams-Wright16th July 2009
A car insurance firm has stated that more than 400,000 a car accidents take place on UK roads. This record level of road collisions, can lead to a high level of accident claims being made.
The car insurer, Admiral has calculated there are over 420,000 ... Read >
Author: Ruth16th July 2009
Typically most cars will need to be checked every year to ensure that they are safe to be driven on the road. This includes emissions, controls and the health of the car in general. The test is known as the Ministry Of Transport test (MOT).
An MOT is s... Read >
Author: Phil Adams-Wright05th June 2009
The recession is causing many of us to re-assess our outgoings. It might seem tempting to some, but Post Office® has issued fresh warnings today that cutting back on home and car insurance is not the best way to save on the pennies. Alongside fresh stati... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st May 2009
There are an estimated 31 million cars on UK roads, and this figure is increasing every year, with 71% of the adult population having driving licences - more than ever before.
However, the increasing popularity in cars has also increased the number of ... Read >
Author: catherine25th April 2009
There are always two sides to every issue, as we were reminded when a member of the public contacted the Camps office in relation to our 2nd March blog entry about accidents caused by animals straying onto public roads. In that piece we concentrated on t... Read >
Author: Neil Worrall - Camps Solicitors28th March 2009
Motor vehicle insurance is what many industry experts describe as a necessary evil because even the safest of drivers are still at risk each time they sit behind the wheel without any cover.
Drivers who take out adequate car insurance cover have less t... Read >
Author: Mildred20th March 2009
A number of us decide to import cars due to the retail prices which are so high nationally. On the other hand, unless you are careful, the money saved on importing a car from abroad can rapidly be canceled by high car insurance companies.
Imported expe... Read >
Author: Alien28th February 2009
Many UK roads are considered to be notorious accident black spots because a significant number of accident-free areas have similar features. Reports further show that a significant number of people are injured or killed in car accidents which take place a... Read >
Author: Mildred28th February 2009
Many UK roads are considered to be notorious accident black spots because a significant number of accident-free areas have similar features. Reports further show that a significant number of people are injured or killed in car accidents which take place a... Read >
Author: Mildred07th February 2009
Road safety charity Brake has launched a hard-hitting campaign called 2 Young 2 Die, which aims to highlight the dangers young drivers face when they or those around them, drive recklessly.
Spearheaded by a new website www.2young2die.org.uk, the charit... Read >
Author: Rochelle28th November 2008
In a surprising revelation to survey discovered that as many as 15% of all vehicles on UK roads may not be insured at all. In addition, a further one in seven of all drivers had admitted that in the past they had at one point or another driven a car, for ... Read >
Author: darrell.j.freeman@gmail.com20th October 2008
With over thirty million cars estimated to be on the UK roads alone, space has never been so much of an issue as it is for road-users in the 21st century. Indeed, more and more people are turning to two-wheeled transport as a means of beating the heavy co... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins08th October 2008
As the American statesman Benjamin Franklin once famously said, there are only two things in life that are certain, and those are death and taxes.
And whilst nobody likes having to give their hard-earned money to the taxman, it’s generally accepte... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell16th September 2008
People, especially the young like to personalize their cars. One of the most common personalization is the car number plate. Although the easiest way to go about this is to buy a private plate some drivers choose to make alterations to their existing numb... Read >
Author: viddy5528th August 2008
Car owners in East Anglia plan to avoid hitting the skids during the current downturn by holding on to their vehicles for longer than they first planned, according to a new national survey.
Tesco Personal Finance commissioned top polling organisation ... Read >
Author: Brad Swarner21st August 2008
When it comes to rules and regulations, road tax compliance is a very serious and necessary legal requirement that must be adhered to by anyone who wishes to drive a vehicle on UK roads. Otherwise known as Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), road tax is collect... Read >
Author: dtymon20th August 2008
The results of a recent AA survey on highway safety should come as no surprise to any long suffering motorist. Almost three in four (72%) of those polled thought road and junction improvements would make roads safer, reducing the annual number of car acci... Read >
Author: Christian Ward17th August 2008
Car owners in the South East plan to avoid hitting the skids during the current downturn by holding on to their vehicles for longer than they first planned, according to a new national survey.
Tesco Personal Finance commissioned polling organisation Yo... Read >
Author: Brad Swarner13th August 2008
If parental anecdotes are anything to go by, neighbourhoods of yesteryear were a safe-haven where children could wander freely and parents could relax knowing the worst that could possibly happen would be a cut finger or bruised knee.
Whilst the telle... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell23rd July 2008
It's quite some time since I took my driving test and I've come to realise that my recollection of some of the rules of the road is somewhat sketchy. While the basics are clear, how many of us can remember the finer points of the Highway Code?
In some ... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett18th July 2008
If you're intending on riding a motorbike in the UK then you're going to need a crash helmet. Since 1972 it's been a legal requirement to wear one when riding a motorcycle on UK roads.
Although the law initially faced quite a bit of criticism from the ... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett16th July 2008
Passing your driving test is an important step towards adulthood. The freedom and independence driving can bring is both exciting and rewarding. However, to become a fully qualified driver able to drive solo on UK roads involves time, hard work and money.... Read >
Author: viddy5504th July 2008
Worryingly it seems up to a third of us are driving around without being able to see clearly! Interestingly we’re not talking about the elderly, who frequently get the blame for accidents, usually with a throw-away comment about the condition of their e... Read >
Author: Onome Okwuosa05th June 2008
For years now the ‘white-van-man’ cliché has been affecting the mentality of all road users including that of the conscientious van driver! Why that is no one seems to know but it doesn't look like it is going to dissipate any time soon.
Could it... Read >
Author: Onome Okwuosa20th May 2008
The cost of needlessly wasted food to UK households is £10 billion a year, £2 billion higher than previously estimated according to new research. The research gives detailed new insights into the nature and amount of food waste thrown away in the UK an... Read >
Author: Bill Bailey20th May 2008
Every year, thousands of us take to the roads and drive abroad for our holidays.
Whether it’s a fly-drive holiday in the US or a ferry journey over to France or Holland, many of us choose to escape to and drive on foreign soil.
Indeed, familiarit... Read >
Author: DCollins15th May 2008
According to a survey by price comparison site moneysupermarket.com 1 in 7 British drivers admit to driving without car insurance. Other surprising findings by the website include the revelation that 15% of motorists said they have driven a car in the pas... Read >
Author: Sarah Othman08th May 2008
Having car insurance is an absolute must for all motorists on UK roads. But why is this the case? Well, the short answer is that it is a legal requirement to have at least third party cover. Then why is it a legal requirement? That's where the long answer... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st May 2008
If you are looking at visiting France, then going over the water by ferry crossing is a very popular way of travelling especially from the United Kingdom and for some it can be a lot more fun than sitting in an airport hoping that the plane is going to de... Read >
Author: placesinfrance.com22nd February 2008
Anyone involved in a road accident on UK roads has certain legal responsibilities which they must abide by.
If the accident you are involved in causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property the law dictates that you must
1... Read >
Author: viddy5529th January 2008
Insurers will normally give you three types of cover to choose from. Choosing the right one is important, so consider the options they give you carefully.
Third Party
This is the cheapest option. Third party car insurance provides you with the minimu... Read >
Author: Nick Cox24th January 2008
Road Traffic Accidents represent one of the main forms of personal injury accidents in the UK with over 3,200 people being killed on UK roads every year. Road traffic accidents can occur due to a number of reasons such as driver negligence, mechanical fai... Read >
Author: Helen24th January 2008
It's hard for anyone living in Britain to say they truly love driving. Almost all the pleasure has been taken out of it by the sheer number of rules, regulations and ramps that clutter UK roads. Films like Thelma and Louise or Easy Rider just serve to poi... Read >
Author: Jay Tillotson20th January 2008
It’s well known that the pricing in the UK car market is substantially more expensive than the rest of Europe and as a consequence, more and more drivers are turning to imported cars to make savings. However, just how easy are these cars to insure?
T... Read >
Author: LuckySeven23rd 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 Ecob11th 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 corporate30th March 2007
In the wake of the latest Budget announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, there is growing confusion about which cars will be clobbered for more tax according to one of the UK’s leading car insurers.
Swinton Car Insurance is concerned that the ... Read >
Author: Swinton corporate27th March 2007
Car tax rises leading to confusion and anxiety
In the wake of the latest Budget announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, there is growing confusion about which cars will be clobbered for more tax according to one of the UK’s leading car insurers.
... 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 corporate26th September 2006
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) represents the collective interests of the UK's insurance industry. The Association speaks out on issues of common interest; helps to inform and participate in debates on public policy issues; and also acts as an ... Read >
Author: Alison White15th September 2006
Car Basics - What is an MOT (UK)
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What is an MOT ?
Car MOT testing is carried out by an approved garage to see whether a vehicle is
r... Read >
Author: carl Collins26th June 2006
The Automobile Association, which is now more commonly known as the AA was formed in London on the 29th June 1905 and believe it or not was a club originally formed to avoid speed traps.
Since then like the RAC, the AA has been at the forefront of moto... Read >
Author: Mark Flanighan26th January 2006
Produced under the Jaguar name, the Jaguar XJ is crafted as a saloon or sedan and was first launched in September of 1968. Trivia has it that this saloon is the last of its kind to still contain Sir William Lyons', the found of the Jaguar company, input... Read >
Author: Michelle Crimson17th December 2005
I read in the newspapers last year that 1 in 4 people drive on the UK roads without adequate protection for a breakdown. This included not having a suitable spare tire, jack, or a basic tool kit in case the worst were to happen. But what is more surprisin... Read >
Author: Mark Flanighan
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