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The cost of car insurance has soared this year, according to research published this week by Confused.com in conjunction with consultant EMB. The price of the typical policy has increased by 14 per cent in the three months from April to June, the study found, taking the average annual bill to £599 from its previous […]
It’s fifthly, slightly scratched and incredibly messy inside (thanks to your kids) but your family car is actually more appealing to thieves than you think. A recent survey has shown that car thieves are changing their habits and targeting your average family car instead of the prestige vehicles such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes. And […]
At some point I hope to do a bit more of a round up about iPhone apps for drivers but for now it’s just a quick post with some information about a couple of apps I’ve tried recently. Firstly it’s the Smart Car app (more info, app store link). It’s a fairly simple but fun […]
Going on a driving holiday in Europe could be one of the ways to experience different cultures, do exciting leisure activities, dine in the best restaurants in the world and enjoy being on the road while taking in breathtaking sights. Europe is home to many beautiful countries that offer the best of everything. This makes […]
Buying a quality used car can be difficult unless you know what to look for. Many people only look at the selling price and see a bargain, indeed this can be very tempting but you could in fact be putting you and your family at risk. You should make sure the car has had a […]
Motor insurance is a legal requirement in the UK, but there are still drivers who do not have insurance. The good news is that under the uninsured driver’s agreement, an arrangement between the Government and Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB), the costs incurred by an insured driver involved in an accident with an uninsured driver may […]
After our recent review of the Mio Navman Spirit S500. We are delighted that Mio have offered a brand new unit as a competition prize here on cararticles.co.uk To be in with a chance of winning you just need to leave a comment below this post to let us know what journey you would make […]
If you drive a significant number of miles every year (or even if you’re just frequently on trips out of town), you should consider purchasing breakdown cover for your vehicle. Why? Well, simply put, if you’re left stranded because your car has given up the ghost, you could be looking at a cost of over […]
I have to be honest and say that I’ve never previously used a sat nav device but I really enjoyed giving this one a try. My normal method of finding somewhere involves printing out some Google Maps and just muddling my way through so there was definite room for improvement. Before switching it on I […]
In tough economic times like these, owning a car can be a real financial burden. Yet with a little online savvy, combined with some practical knowhow, you can cut the cost of almost every aspect of motoring, from buying a vehicle to running it. If you are about to buy a new car then don’t […]