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The Volkswagen Golf and Passat models have been praised by vehicle safety experts at the Thatcham Research Centre, who have seen a 45 per cent drop in third party personal injury insurance claims thanks to the fitment of auto-emergency braking systems. The latest generation Golf went on sale in the UK in January 2013. All […]
The new MG3 has been given Group 4E insurance rating – the lowest of any supermini currently in production. The stylish MG3 goes on sale in mid-September and pre-order deposits are being taken now. Prices range from £9,999 for the highly equipped top-of-the-range MG3 3STYLE to £8,399 for the MG3 3TIME entry model. Andrew Lowerson, MG’s […]
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has produced some top tips to make sure that you make the most of your car rental experience – whether it is the Cotswalds or the Canarys! Here are the BVRLA’s simple steps to enjoy hassle-free car hire. 1. Beware of bogus car rental companies. Consumers have been caught out […]
Young drivers feel pressured into buying cheaper, older cars because they can’t afford to insure newer, safer models, according to a new survey of 1,300 drivers aged 17-24. Nearly half (41%) of those surveyed by Alfa Romeo and Marmalade also think that being forced into less advanced vehicles is part of the reason that young […]
Car insurance has many complexities around it and one of the newest ways to pay for your premium is ‘pay as you drive’ style polices. Various schemes are out there but they generally involve a GPS system that tracks how you drive, how far you drive, time of driving etc and calculate your premium accordingly. […]
One of the ways in which we can keep four wheeled passion going and potentially make motoring more affordable to younger drivers is to keep classics at the forefront of interest. Often easier to maintain and in many cases a much cooler proposition, classics really do offer something for everyone. With this in mind, Footman […]
As classic bike owners prepare their bikes for the forthcoming season, they can do so in the knowledge that specialist insurance broker Footman James has their best interests at heart. Footman James’ classic motorcycle policies now include automatic third party cover for riding other bikes. Riding other bikes has always been a popular pastime for […]
So you’ve purchased a new car and are now ready to burn rubber on the road, right? Wrong! Before you can legally (and safely) show off your new ride, you must first obtain the right car insurance policy. But as with most things in life, choosing the right policy requires more than just deciding between […]
There are many companies out there willing to help you make a claim but what information do you actually need to provide? If you have been involved in a road traffic accident and suffered injuries which have impacted on your life in either the short or long term, you could be entitled to make a […]
Women only car insurance premiums could soon be a thing of the past according to a new survey by Motorpoint. An online poll by the car supermarket giant found over 90% of people supported EU proposals to scrap the discounts on offers from companies such as Sheila’s Wheels. Over 990 people took part in the […]