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Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling for harsher penalties to reduce the problem of driving without insurance. This, says GEM, would have an immediate and significant impact in reducing road casualties, as well as demonstrating a commitment to protecting vulnerable road users. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth comments: “Uninsured driving […]
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 […]
Co-op Insurance and The Hub have recently published the results of a survey relating to people’s knowledge of road signs. 2,500 people were took part, although you can still take part in the quiz here. The quiz will make a note of your gender, age and location in order to compare the results. This then […]
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) […]
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. […]
According to a recent survey by specialist classic car and motorcycle insurance broker Footman James, 26 per cent of classic vehicle owners prefer to spend their free time at shows, events or rallies. Being on the move is obviously a priority as touring comes a close second in terms of popular pastimes, with 23 per […]
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 […]
The Times Online has a very interesting article which highlights a growing problem that many motorists face – increased car insurance premiums. But, what are the reasons for this? Well, once such reason examined in the article is the rise in claims of injuries suffered during crashes. Yet cars are safer than they ever have […]
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 […]
Introduction It’s probably the worst nightmare of any driver – being involved in some sort of collision. Aside from the potential for serious injury and even death resulting from a crash, there’s many other implications too that are all too frequently involved, including financial, emotional, insurance, and more – not to mention just simply the […]