Car insurance news, Jan - Mar 2007

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Which? highlights car safety concerns

15 February 2007

Despite car manufacturers claiming to build the safest motors yet, consumer watchdog Which? has discovered that many of the latest models still suffer from basic safety faults.

Car-sharing still unpopular despite monetary gains

14 February 2007

A recent survey carried out by Zurich Insurance has revealed that mums and dads are still choosing to embark on the school run alone, rather than car-sharing with other parents.

Secure car parks suffer spate of break-ins

14 February 2007

Manchester residents have been left fuming after opportunist thieves broke into their vehicles which had been left in a supposedly "secure" car park, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Car insurance really is more expensive, confirms AA

14 February 2007

Many drivers complain that their car insurance is more expensive than ever before and now the AA has revealed that according to its statistics, car insurance costs are indeed rising and there's little sign of it stopping.

Car insurance claimants are faking it, says Royal & Sun Alliance

14 February 2007

Fraudulent and "inflated" claims by dishonest drivers are costing the insurance industry £1.5 billion each year, forcing firms to raise their prices, according to recent research from Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA).

Icy roads give drivers the shivers

14 February 2007

As Britain experiences its first real bout of wintry weather this winter, research from car care company Comma reveals that 32% of motorists felt most at risk when forced to drive on icy roads.

Tesco car insurance offers new incentives

14 February 2007

Car insurance has become a competitive market recently and in the bid to attract more customers, Tesco has unveiled its latest incentive which it claims helps consumers to tailor their car insurance around their lifestyle.

Police behaved in cavalier fashion, says AA

14 February 2007

Car insurance provider the AA has accused local police of behaving in a "cavalier" fashion following their decision to crush a man's vehicle despite the fact that the driver had all the necessary documents.

40% fear the mechanic more than the dentist

14 February 2007

Four in ten motorists dread going to see their mechanic more than a visit to the dentists because they are afraid of being ripped off, according to research carried out by Direct Line.

Drivers' pockets hit as Gatsos earn £36k each

14 February 2007

The average Gatso speed camera earns over £36,000 each year, according to a report in the Daily Mirror, meaning that the company can pay off the cost of installing the yellow menaces in under a year.

Young motorists club together to buy cars

14 February 2007

A new survey from Direct Line insurers has revealed that more than one in ten young motorists have teamed up with their friends or family to buy a new car to save money and the environment.



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