Car Insurance News
Published: 02/03/2009
A recent police campaign in Tayside may help cut the number of car insurance claims in the area, it has been suggested.The force revealed it conducted a 24-hour crackdown on a variety of motoring offe...
Read More: Tayside police campaign could cut car insurance claims >Published: 02/03/2009
Motorists keen to buy a vehicle that can help them protect the competitive deal they have secured on over-50s car insurance may be impressed with the Honda Accord's performance in a recent safety asse...
Read More: Honda Accord 'could protect cheap car insurance premiums' >Published: 27/02/2009
Thames Valley police stopped more than 550 motorists last week for a range of offences, including driving without car insurance.During the five-day initiative, officers worked with representatives fro...
Read More: Thames Valley police get tough with motorists >Published: 26/02/2009
Road users in Bradford have been reminded if they fail to wear seatbelts a car insurance claim could be the least of their concerns.Special constables in the city ran a three-day initiative last week ...
Read More: People in Bradford told to 'belt up' >Published: 26/02/2009
Some drivers are taking their efforts to save money "a step too far" and could be risking a car insurance claim, it has been reported.According to Kwik-Fit, a worrying new trend - known as e...
Read More: Eco-coasting is "a step too far" >Published: 25/02/2009
The Nissan GT-R has topped a poll to find the MSN Car of the Year.Some 29 per cent of voters and car insurance customers chose this model, which is a four-wheel-drive sports vehicle and one of the mos...
Read More: Car insurance news: Nissan GT-R tops poll >Published: 25/02/2009
Motorists who are reluctant to check out the 09-registered models arriving in showrooms next month - because they are concerned about the cost of insuring a new car - may be worrying unnecessarily, it...
Read More: New cars 'not always costly to insure' >Published: 25/02/2009
As the credit crunch tightens its grip on motorists' wallets, some may be considering downsizing to reduce the cost of their over-50s car insurance - and Kia has claimed it might have just the thing.T...
Read More: Kia bares its Soul >Published: 24/02/2009
Motorists keen to avoid a claim on their over-50s car insurance may be well-advised to take on board security tips from a vehicle recovery company.Tracker warned over 40 per cent of drivers in the UK ...
Read More: Car insurance customers offered security tips >Published: 24/02/2009
Businessmen and women who spend a lot of time of the road could be jeopardising the great deal they secured on their over-50s car insurance by taking telephone calls behind the wheel, if has been sugg...
Read More: Any telephone call 'can distract a driver' >Published: 23/02/2009
People considering trading in their current motor for a smaller model that qualifies for cheaper car insurance are probably not alone, it has been suggested.Which Car? has predicted getting rid of lar...
Read More: Many car insurance customers 'will downsize' >Published: 23/02/2009
Helping to improve the skills of younger motorists could cut the number of car insurance claims made every year in the UK, it has been suggested.According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Ac...
Read More: Better skills among younger drivers may benefit all car insurance customers >Published: 20/02/2009
Motorists who like to have the best car insurance policy and the safest vehicle available may welcome the introduction of a new assessment system from Euro Ncap.The crash test group has changed the wa...
Read More: New safety ratings may help car insurance customers >Published: 20/02/2009
Car insurance drivers keen to reduce their chances of having to make a claim as the result of an accident may find it pays to opt for a vehicle which includes the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).Ac...
Read More: Safety system 'can prevent accidents' >Published: 20/02/2009
Drivers in Oldham keen to avoid a car insurance claim have been urged to attend a crime prevention advice session.Two events have been organised for residents of the town.Motorists can either make the...
Read More: Motorists in Oldham urged to improve security >Published: 20/02/2009
Car insurance customers are being urged to take steps to protect their vehicle's identity.West Yorkshire police explained if a number plate is stolen, it can then be attached to another motor and used...
Read More: Special screws 'could protect car insurance holders' >Published: 18/02/2009
When drivers first pass their test their main concern should be building up their no claims bonus so the cost of their car insurance falls, it has been suggested.According to the British Insurance Bro...
Read More: Youngsters 'should aim to build up their no claims bonus' >Published: 17/02/2009
Motorists who are thinking about trading in their current vehicle for one which qualifies for cheaper car insurance may think a scrappage incentive scheme is a good idea.The Society of Motor Manufactu...
Read More: Car insurance customers may back scrappage scheme >Published: 16/02/2009
More needs to be done to cut the number of car insurance claims involving teenagers, it has been suggested.The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has called on schools and colleges to help it in its bid t...
Read More: Young car insurance holders targeted by DSA >Published: 13/02/2009
Drivers have been urged to look at the CO2 emissions of their cars to ensure they do not pay too much tax.Neil Cleghorn, business sales manager at Freeborn Group, said changes to the Benefit in Kind t...
Read More: Car insurance customers 'could save money' with low-emission vehicles >Published: 12/02/2009
Motorists keen to protect their cheap over-50s car insurance premiums may be well-advised to get their tyres checked out in the coming days, it has been suggested.According to Protyre, the recent bad ...
Read More: Car insurance holders 'urged to check tyres' >Published: 11/02/2009
Motorists who do not want to jeopardise the low-cost premiums on their over-50s car insurance this winter may do well to listen to advice from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).According to ...
Read More: Car insurance holders may benefit from new advice >Published: 11/02/2009
The number of high-cost car insurance claims made in the UK could be reduced if the country tried to emulate Spain's road safety record, it has been suggested.According to the Association of British D...
Read More: Following Spain's example 'could cut car insurance claims' >Published: 09/02/2009
Motorists looking for a small vehicle that should qualify for cheap car insurance and help them make savings at the pump may be impressed by the latest addition to the Fiat 500 line-up.According to th...
Read More: Car insurance holders may make savings with latest Fiat >Published: 09/02/2009
Drivers in the UK who want to avoid a car insurance claim need to learn to deal more effectively with snow and ice, it has been claimed.The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) issued this warning fo...
Read More: British car insurance holders 'need to learn how to drive in snow' >Published: 06/02/2009
With Britain still in the grip of winter, motorists who put off vehicle servicing to save money could be risking a car insurance claim, it has been suggested.According to General Motors, failing to ge...
Read More: Putting off servicing could result in a car insurance claim >Published: 06/02/2009
The cost of car insurance is unlikely to fall in the near future, it has been suggested.According to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba), it is difficult for providers to reduce prices b...
Read More: Car insurance 'unlikely to get cheaper' >Published: 06/02/2009
Motorists considering downsizing in a bid to cut the amount they spend on car insurance and fuel may want to check out the latest offering from Toyota.According to the manufacturer, the 2009 Yaris cou...
Read More: New Yaris may appeal to hard-up car insurance holders >Published: 05/02/2009
Vehicle owners who have modified their motors need to let their car insurance provider know, it has been reported.The Association of British Insurers (ABI) explained this was necessary, as it may affe...
Read More: 'Notify car insurance providers of modifications' >Published: 05/02/2009
Motorists keen to avoid a car insurance claim may do well to pay heed to a weather warning which has been issued for the coming days.According to the Highways Agency, significant snowfall has been pre...
Read More: Car insurance customers 'should prepare for more bad weather' >Published: 05/02/2009
Adopting an environmentally-aware approach to driving can see car insurance premiums fall, it has been claimed.The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said a person's choice of model and how...
Read More: Green habits 'can mean cheaper car insurance' >Published: 04/02/2009
The number of car insurance claims likely to be made as a result of Monday's snow is expected to be three times higher than on a normal winter's day, it has been reported.According to Accident Exchang...
Read More: Snow 'causes increase in car insurance claims' >Published: 04/02/2009
Drivers keen to avoid a car insurance claim or expensive repair bills may do well to take on board advice from Car Parts Direct.The company has claimed a growing number of motorists could experience p...
Read More: Simple job could prevent a car insurance claim >Published: 03/02/2009
People who do not want to end up relying on their car insurance breakdown cover should carry out routine vehicle maintenance on a regular basis, it has been suggested.According to the publisher Haynes...
Read More: Drivers urged to conduct basic maintenance >Published: 03/02/2009
As well as making sure they have the best available car insurance cover, vehicle owners can take one important step which will provide valuable peace of mind during the current cold snap, it has been ...
Read More: Car insurance customers 'should carry survival kits' >Published: 03/02/2009
Motorists keen to protect their cheap car insurance premiums may do well to listen to advice being offered by Protyre.With much of the UK in the grip of wintry weather, the group stated drivers need t...
Read More: Drivers urged to 'go gently' >Published: 30/01/2009
Consumers looking for a new vehicle this season have been encouraged to follow recent advice and achieve certain discounts.According to Which? Car, there are various bargains to be had on forecourts a...
Read More: Drivers should 'target bargains' >Published: 30/01/2009
A new campaign aimed at highlighting the dangers of speeding on the roads has been launched by the Department for Transport (DfT).The £3.2 million Think! initiative involves a motorist, who has r...
Read More: DfT launches "harrowing" speed campaign >Published: 30/01/2009
Peugeot has launched its "most economical" car in the UK. The remodelled 107's 1.0-litre engine can boast fuel economy of 62.7 mpg – which may interest car insurance customers looking f...
Read More: New 107 is Peugeot's "most economical car" >Published: 29/01/2009
Taking one simple security measure can help to reduce the chance of having to make a car insurance claim, West Yorkshire police have said.Satnav systems have become one of the most popular targets for...
Read More: Motorists handed satnav warning >Published: 28/01/2009
Motorists who drive Audis could well find that they are less likely to have to make a car insurance claim than their counterparts who own other brands of vehicle, it has been suggested.The marque has ...
Read More: Audis 'could reduce car insurance claims' >Published: 28/01/2009
Car insurance customers looking to reduce their outgoings could be tempted by a new offering from Ford.The vehicle manufacturer explains its new Ka is now on sale and that the insurance rating on it b...
Read More: New Ford Ka could tempt car insurance customers >Published: 27/01/2009
Allianz Insurance has announced the return of its broker scheme, which will see members of its commerical division deliver a total of 55 free presentations to contacts at the firm's outlets across the...
Read More: Allianz Insurance's broker scheme is back >Published: 27/01/2009
Allianz Insurance is "delighted" with the new partnership it has forged with Towergate, it has announced.The deal, which will see the car insurance provider underwrite risks within the latte...
Read More: Allianz Insurance "delighted" with Towergate partnership >Published: 26/01/2009
A new tool incorporated on to the DVLA's website enables drivers to search for the "perfect" Valentine's Day number plate, the group said today.DVLA Personalised Registrations has created a ...
Read More: Get a Valentine's number plate, says DVLA >Published: 23/01/2009
The number of people in south Manchester being forced to make car insurance claims in 2008 as the result of crime may have fallen, if police figures are anything to go by.Force statistics revealed veh...
Read More: Crime-related car insurance claims may have fallen in south Manchester >Published: 23/01/2009
Car insurance holders in West Yorkshire are being offered help to protect themselves against vehicle-related fraud and crime.The Shipley Neighbourhood Police Team has announced it is bringing back a n...
Read More: Secure number plate scheme may help car insurance customers >Published: 22/01/2009
Motorists keen to reduce their car insurance premiums by trading in their current model for a second-hand vehicle may find now is a good time to buy, if the comments of one industry body are anything ...
Read More: Now could be a good time to buy used cars >Published: 22/01/2009
People keen to avoid a car insurance claim may welcome the news 9,000 drink-drivers were removed from UK roads as the result of a crackdown over the festive season.According to the Institute of Advanc...
Read More: Campaign success may be welcomed by car insurance customers >Published: 21/01/2009
There was an increase in the number of young people willing to risk accidents and subsequent car insurance claims by drink-driving last month, it has been reported.Figures quoted by the Royal Society ...
Read More: 'More young people risking car insurance claims' >