Articles, tagged with "uk roads", page 5

Dispelling The White-Van-Man Cliche

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 b... Read >
Author: Onome Okwuosa

UK Shoppers Throw Away £10billion of Food Each Year

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 Bailey

Car Insurance - Driving On Holiday

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, familiarity ... Read >
Author: DCollins

Shocking Number Of People Drive Without Car Insurance

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 Othman

Why Do We Need Car Insurance?

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: MarkeD

Ferry Crossings to France

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.com

What To Do If Involved In A UK Traffic Accident

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: viddy55

Car Insurance - What type of cover to choose?

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 Cox

Dealing with a Road Traffic Accident

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: Helen

Movie rental or car rental?

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 Tillotson

Cheap car insurance for imported cars

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? To ... Read >
Author: LuckySeven

Boy Racer Car Insurance to Fall

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 having a cl... Read >
Author: Peter Ecob

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 nationwide poll by Ipsos MORI on behalf of Swinton has revealed. ... Read >
Author: Swinton corporate

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. Swinton Car Insurance is concerned that the la... Read >
Author: Swinton corporate

Car Insurance at Its Best

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 White

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