Car Blog & Car News
The codes used for insurance claims on vehicles have changed. In case you weren’t aware of the updated grading system, we have outlined them below. It is worth knowing that they look at the condition of the car rather than the relative value against the claim. S – Structural damage that has been repaired (an […]
Specialist vehicle insurance broker, Footman James, can now arrange insurance for specialist sports cars, competition cars and support vehicles. For over 30 years, Footman James has provided insurance solutions for the specialist vehicle market and the introduction of these products further expand their existing offering. Whilst already offering existing classic vehicle customers Track Day cover […]
Insurers are offering to handle the complications of insuring the first automated cars behind the scenes, meaning consumers should notice hardly any difference to the current system of motor insurance. Responding to the Department for Transport’s consultation on how to support developing automated vehicle technologies, the joint paper from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) […]
The survey by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line reveals a shocking one in 14 drivers (7%) admit they drive at least once a month after having taken drugs. The release of these figures comes a year after the introduction of new drug-drive laws designed to make it easier for police to catch […]
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 […]
A poll carried out by breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist today revealed that a shocking one in three UK drivers knows someone who has either driven, is driving or has considered driving without motor insurance. Whilst the nation has been trying to save money during the recession, it is becoming more apparent […]
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 […]
Car Insurance And The Law It is a legal requirement that you have car insurance if you’re using a vehicle on the road. The minimum level of insurance you can have is third party, which covers any damage or destruction to anyone else’s property (or indeed their person). Further levels of cover include fire and […]