Tag Archives: car insurance

For many young drivers, having their driving licence is a rite of passage and getting their first car a sweet reward, the key to achieving independence. One thing that can stand in the way of this, however, is the cost of insurance. Insurance companies base their quotes on general statistical …

The latest news that the Government is to further aid the advancement of driverless car development is yet another sign that, one way or another, this technology is going to be the future of motoring. It is still early days though; there are many variables and issues to be dealt …

While recently a vicar was told her Jesus sticker invalidated her car insurance, it’s never been more important to read the small print of your policy. And according to Tempcover’s latest infographic, there are plenty of car insurance myths driving motorists up the wall in the UK! With insurers set …

The cost of getting a young driver on the road is now £6,768, according to new research from GoCompare.com. The price of becoming a new driver has increased by just over 18% in the last five years with insurance costs now making up around one third of the total bill. …

New research reveals the cheapest and most expensive places to insure a car. London is the most expensive place to insure a car in the UK, says the AA. Motorists in the capital pay almost four times more for car insurance as drivers on the Isle of Man. The average …

Drivers within, shall we say, an older demographic, may remember their days as children long ago, when uniformed mobile mechanics on motorcycle combinations would, provided your Dad was a member, salute when they saw the membership badge on the front of the car. The point of mentioning this is because – …

Ford, giving new direction to those who want to drive safely, has revealed one of the biggest new innovations in safe driving. This new Obstacle avoidance system, currently being tested in Germany, will take over the steering wheel automatically in order to avoid a collision that is detected via 3 …

There’s an old adage that says it isn’t speed that kills you it is the sudden stop. Corny, but factually correct. The recent multi-car pile-up on the Sheppey Crossing involving over one hundred vehicles should have been a timely reminder to all that driving a heavy metal object inherently comes …

A well known car security company has just announced their top ten list of the most attractive cars to car thieves. It comes as no surprise to learn that premier brands fill all the spots. BMW held the unenviable accolade of most stolen car in 2011 and retains its title …

There are not many people who can honestly say that they have never, during their driving lives, succumbed to a moment’s road rage. You certainly risk significantly increasing the costs of your annual car insurance as well as gaining a fine and points on your licence if an accident or …