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Drivers risk higher fines due to satnav addiction
Three quarters (78%) of drivers in England and Wales now use satnavs or smartphones to guide them on journeys[1] An over-reliance has led to nearly one in five (18%) driving …
Insurers must stomach compensation reforms, says Uswitch
Following the news that Justice Secretary Liz Truss is launching a consultation into the discount rate of the personal injury compensation scheme, new data from Uswitch.com reveals more than four …
Uswitch comments on BEIS £100 million connected and autonomous vehicle investment programme
Commenting on the announcement that Business Secretary Greg Clark is launching a competition to access the Government’s £100 million connected and autonomous vehicles test facilities investment programme, Rod Jones, insurance expert …
Muddled mileage puts Brits at risk of overpaying on their motor insurance
Over a quarter of drivers (27%) guess their annual mileage, risking overpaying or even invalidating their car insurance policy[1] On average drivers overestimate the distance between cities by 14%[2] Nearly …
Over seven million motorists don’t change driving habits in adverse weather conditions
Over seven million UK motorists don’t change their driving habits to suit winter road conditions[1] A quarter (26%) don’t always reduce their average speed on icy roads[2] and another one …
New Uswitch advertising campaign introduces the Coach character to show that switching is simple
Uswitch, the price comparison and switching service, is launching a new advertising campaign to encourage more people to switch their energy and broadband supplier. The brand is also unveiling a …
Uswitch advises drivers on how to keep their car insurance valid
It’s been reported that SNP minister Humza Yousaf was caught without the correct car insurance – after splitting from his wife and transferring ownership of the couple’s car which meant he was no longer the main policy holder. In response, Rod Jones, …
Uswitch comments on government’s whiplash claim consultation
Commenting on the government’s proposed measures to crack down on minor whiplash injuries, estimated to save £40 per motor insurance policy, Rod Jones, insurance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “False whiplash …
Drivers lose out on over £7 million by mistakenly believing third party motor insurance is cheapest
Nearly three quarters of people (72%) mistakenly believe fully comprehensive insurance is more expensive than third party cover[1] But the cheapest average fully comprehensive quote using Uswitch.com costs up to …