Car insurance news, Jul - Sep 2007

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7 million no claims bonuses 'at risk'

28 September 2007

Around seven million UK motorists are failing to protect their No Claims Discount (NCD) and are risking hefty premiums hikes if they are involved in an accident, uSwitch has revealed.

Green car insurance 'still niche market'

21 September 2007

A growing trend of more eco-conscious motorists has driven the demand for green car insurance, although it still remains a niche market, Co-operative Insurance (CIS) has claimed.

uSwitch launches unique car insurance filters on its service

13 September 2007

uSwitch.com launches a unique update to its car insurance results page to enable consumers to filter their results to find car insurance quotes that meet their exact requirements.

Comparison sites should be given a "level playing field"

12 September 2007

The emergence of new price comparison sites for car insurance is good news for consumers, yet a "level playing field" must be created to ensure that they still receive the best deal, uSwitch has claimed.

Rugby fans warned to check car insurance

07 September 2007

Rugby fans travelling to France for the Rugby World Cup by car have been urged to check their car insurance policies are up-to-date before they set off.

Drivers wary of used car dealers

31 August 2007

Eight in ten UK motorists say they would never use an independent used car dealer to buy a new car for fear of coming away with a vehicle that breaks down as soon as they drive it off the forecourt.

Charity uncovers drink-driving trend

30 August 2007

A national road safety charity has called for car insurance providers to work together to tackle dangerous driving habits, after a major survey uncovered a growing trend of young drivers admitting to getting behind the wheel when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Demand for brand new cars on the up

28 August 2007

More and more people are driving brand new cars off the UK's showroom forecourts, a study has found.

New cars lose value as soon as they leave forecourt

23 August 2007

Drivers who have recently bought a brand new car are being warned that the value of their new set of wheels could depreciate by around £6,000 in the first year alone.

Drivers urged to consider car insurance carefully as excesses rise

08 August 2007

Drivers in the UK are paying out too much excess on their car insurance every year and are losing out on the benefits of switching insurance provider, research from uSwitch has found.

1 in 4 drivers drive after a drink

03 August 2007

One in four (23%) of drivers in the UK believe that they are perfectly safe to drive after a pint, according to a recent survey.

Post code not a big factor in car premiums, insurers say

02 August 2007

The RAC has fought back at recent claims that a person's post code affects their car insurance premium.

1.5 million cars in flood risk

01 August 2007

Millions of car owners are at risk of permanent and possibly total damage to their cars due to the fact that they live on a flood plain, it has been found.

Using phone in a car could cost £100 a year on insurance

31 July 2007

Motorists using a mobile phone while driving are at risk of incurring higher car insurance fees, new research reveals.

Car insurance could fall with ESP usage, say researchers

30 July 2007

Car research centre Thatcham has announced that up to 380 lives could be saved every year on Britain's roads if more manufacturers installed ESP into their vehicles.

Drink driving on the up

27 July 2007

Despite regular anti drink-drive campaigns throughout the year the summer months have caused an upturn in the number of drivers being caught out driving under the influence.

uSwitch comments on Kelly's driving campaign

25 July 2007

Aron Thompson, Head of Car Insurance at independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com, has welcomed Government plans to launch a campaign against drink drivers.

Kelly supports young male drink-drive campaign

24 July 2007

In a decision which may see car insurance premiums fall, a 3 million campaign aimed at preventing drink-driving is to be launched by the Government.

Insurers back call to raise driving age

23 July 2007

The body which represents car insurance companies recently supported a report by MPs that recommends the driving age be raised to 18 years old.

Welsh capital named as worst place to drive

18 July 2007

Cardiff has been named as the worst place in the UK to drive a car for the second year running, according to a recent poll on the nation's most car-friendly towns and cities.