Car insurance news, Apr - Jun 2007

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Drivers advised to read insurance small print carefully

29 June 2007

Motorists are being warned to ensure they equip themselves with adequate car insurance before setting of on European roads this summer.

Car insurance quotes highest in 2 years

28 June 2007

Quotes for car insurance policies have hit their highest levels in two years, a new report has found.

Hopes for better car insurance for over 50s with merger

26 June 2007

The imminent merger between the AA and SAGA needs to bring positive benefits for the over-50s car insurance market, uSwitch has advised.

Norwich Union voted worst car insurer

21 June 2007

A recent poll of over 30,000 drivers has found that Norwich Union - famous for its "Quote me happy" catchphrase - is the worst car insurance provider.

Speeding causes £30m rise in car insurance premiums

19 June 2007

Speeding doesn't only cause fines and points on your license - it can also cause the nation's car insurance premiums to rocket, according to research from Swiftcover.com.

Speeding causes 30m rise in car insurance premiums

19 June 2007

Speeding doesn't only cause fines and points on your license - it can also cause the nation's car insurance premiums to rocket, according to research from Swiftcover.com.

Drivers warned summer is as dangerous as winter

14 June 2007

Most motorists are aware that driving during the winter months can be hazardous, but research from a British insurer has revealed that driving in the summer time may be no less dangerous.

CFS: Drivers being pressured to go green

12 June 2007

External pressures, including the government's recent budget, the rising costs of running a car and the financial penalties of driving a gas-guzzler are forcing Britain's drivers to go green, according to the Co-operative Financial Services (CFS).

Drivers opt for private payments over insurance

08 June 2007

Research from a survey carried out by Auto Trader magazine has revealed that drivers prefer to sort out vehicle repair claims privately, rather than going through their insurance company.

Drivers want more out of net services

06 June 2007

Checking a car's history, reporting bad drivers and dynamic parking are just some of the requests from drivers who want more motoring services to be offered over the internet, according to a new survey from Directgov.

Direct Line poll: Driving tests are too easy

05 June 2007

A poll from car insurer Direct Line has revealed that the majority of motorists would like to see the standard British driving test altered to better prepare new motorists for driving on their own.

DVLA cheat helped crooks to £4m

31 May 2007

One of the most successful car rings to operate in Britain was found to have been aided by a crooked Driving and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) official.

Young found to be most prolific drink-drivers

30 May 2007

Figures from Leicestershire Police Force have shown that the number of drink-drivers aged between 17 and 29 is on the increase - a trend which the police claim is sweeping across the UK.

8m drivers suffer from crashback

29 May 2007

Crashbacks - where the driver recalls flashes of a past accident - affect eight million drivers, according to new research from More Than insurance.

Dad seen to be the safer driver

24 May 2007

Research from car insurance provider Privilege has revealed that children feel safer in a car if their dad is driving and not their mum.

Budget introduces carbon offsetting car insurance

22 May 2007

The new ibuyeco car insurance policy from Budget claims to be among the first to offset 100% of the customers' carbon dioxide emissions for the duration of their policy, as well as make a contribution towards tackling global climate change.

Swinton tries to woo penalised drivers

18 May 2007

Swinton car insurance has set up a new arm of its insurance for "non-standard" drivers, aimed specifically at motorists who have built up penalty points on their license.

uSwitch warns of premium rises for smokers

15 May 2007

Smoking motorists are being warned to check their car insurance premiums after July 1st for unexpected increases after the price comparison and switching website uSwitch.com warned insurers may use the ban to up their prices.

Young drivers pay £545 million extra on insurance

14 May 2007

Young drivers are paying up to 132% more than the national average for their car insurance, according to recent figures from the price comparison and switching website uSwitch.com.

Insurance premium rise possible thanks to gov's new fee

09 May 2007

A new 150 fee charged by the Home Office for the recovery and storage of stolen vehicles could results in a rise in car insurance premiums.



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