Car insurance news, Jan - Mar 2008

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Motorists 'hit by higher fees'

31 March 2008

Drivers are set to see the impact of increased driving test and theory test charges when they come into being at the beginning of April, uSwitch.com has stated.

Fresh safety campaign launched in Scotland

28 March 2008

A new road safety campaign has been launched by police officers in Scotland in an attempt to cut down on the number of people hurt on the roads there, something that may interest those who wish to keep their car insurance premiums intact.

'Fees added on' to car insurance changes

27 March 2008

Drivers altering their car insurance policies are being hit by additional fees, according to new research by uSwitch.com.

Life 'made easy for car thieves'

26 March 2008

Car owners are making life easy for criminals by leaving expensive items on display in their vehicles, swiftcover.com has said.

Police 'will use keyhole cameras'

25 March 2008

Special cameras are set to be used by police officers in Scarborough in the effort to cut down on the number of accidents occurring there.

Drivers 'don't know about overseas cover'

19 March 2008

A large number of UK drivers do not know if their car insurance policies cover them when they head abroad on trips, new research from uSwitch.com has claimed.

Speeding tickets fall in Thames Valley

17 March 2008

The amount of speeding tickets paid by drivers in one area of the country has fallen, according to new figures.

Warning over car depreciation rates

14 March 2008

Vehicles in the UK are depreciating at a faster rate this year, according to Eurotaxglass's.

Budget "a bitter pill to swallow" for motorists

13 March 2008

The chancellor's Budget held some mixed messages for the UK's drivers, it has been suggested.

People urged to get car insurance

12 March 2008

Consumers in the south-west may be hit with large insurance hikes because of the recent gales and flooding, uSwitch.com has claimed.

'York road casualties fall'

11 March 2008

The number of people injured or killed on the roads in York has fallen, according to new figures released.

Call for cameras after collision

07 March 2008

Locals have called for the introduction of speed cameras at one location in Southport after a car accident there.

Consumers advised to check car insurance before going abroad

05 March 2008

Those who are planning to drive when they travel overseas should make sure they have contacted their car insurance company ahead of time, it has been suggested.

Motorists 'feel scared if car breaks down'

03 March 2008

A high number of drivers would be worried if there vehicle failed while they were on their own, according to new findings from Britannia Rescue.

Fuel-efficient cars 'can save motorists money'

29 February 2008

Motorists who opt for fuel-efficient or greener cars can save money doing so, an expert says.

Consumers warned about new car depreciation

28 February 2008

New car buyers should make sure they read the fine print on their car insurance policies to see how they address the issue of depreciation, uSwitch has said.

New car owners advised to shop around for insurance

27 February 2008

As the new '08' car registration plates are due out next week, uSwitch is advising motorists that it is currently the ideal time to shop around for insurance deals.

Average car insurance premiums 'on the rise'

26 February 2008

The cost of insuring a vehicle is creeping up for UK consumers, according to one provider.

Drivers 'ignoring faulty vehicles'

25 February 2008

A high number of drivers are failing to visit the garage despite the fact they know there is a problem with their vehicles, it has been claimed.

Ford wins battle of the brands when it comes to driver loyalty

22 February 2008

A new study on which marques people return to with car insurance payments after a write-off has shown that Fords garner the most loyalty



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