Articles Tagged With: Motorists

Drivers should take extra precautions to ensure their vehicle is prepared for the winter season, to avoid letting an accident and ensuing car insurance claim to ruin Christmas. Installing winter tyres

When looking to buy a used car there are five questions you should always ask though. These will help you avoid being ripped off, or buying a car that just will not last.

There are lots of fixed car expenses that we as drivers have no control over, but your insurance policy is not one of them, to find out what the insurers base your quote on and how to get the best possible premium without compromising on cover?

Motorists must give some serious care and attention to their cars if they are to avoid bodywork damage in the wake of the recent cold snap, it has been claimed. According to car care firm Autoglym, road

An increase has been witnessed in the number of car insurance providers refusing to provide cover for young motorists, it has been reported. According to the BBC, insurance firms are concerned about rising

With many insurers predicting a hike in car insurance premiums in 2010, a new study has indicated that this process is already underway. Research conducted by market research firm Consumer Intelligence

Police arrested 7,638 people for drink driving in just one month over the Christmas period, it has been revealed. According to the Association of Chief Police Officers ACPO, a total of 223,423 motorists

Many car insurance claims could be avoided if motorists take greater care when driving in fog, it has been suggested. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents RoSPA has warned drivers that they

The Motor Insurers' Bureau MIB has joined forces with Topgear.com to help educate drivers about the dangers of entering uninsured vehicles. As part of the MIB's Stay Insured campaign, visitors to the

Motorists should take care to ensure their wheels are properly aligned at all times, it has been claimed. TyreSafe, the tyre safety organisation, says this task is necessary to avoid any additional vehicle

Car, van and motorhome insurance provider M&S Car Insurance has warned motorists of the importance of pre-journey checks following the freezing weather of the past few weeks. According to the firm,

Motor repair firm Kwik-Fit has published a shocking calendar of un-roadworthy tyres. The company, which constantly promotes the cost and safety benefits of car maintenance, has revealed some of the most

Car, van and motorhome insurance customers have been reminded of the legal stance on road traffic accidents. According to Accident Exchange, the question of who is at fault after an accident becomes a

Van insurance customers and other motorists have been urged to check the condition of their vehicles before heading out onto the roads in bad weather. According to Servicing Stop, record numbers of breakdowns

Drivers risk causing accidents and seeing their motor insurance premiums rise by failing to concentrate behind the wheel, it has been suggested. According to a study conducted by Sainsbury's Car Insurance,

Driving with a mobile phone is a common occurrence, one motor insurance provider has commented. According to research conducted by Sainsbury's Car Insurance, 12 per cent of motorists surveyed said they

The number of accidents on UK roads could double as a second bout of cold weather makes its mark as people return to work. According to car and motorhome insurance firm Swiftcover, the expected increase

The Co-operative Insurance has urged motorists to plan ahead for harsh weather conditions during the winter months. According to the cover provider, almost 19 per cent of home and motor claims are made

December's bad weather has led to a rise in vehicle-related crime, it has been reported. According to the AA, many drivers have returned to their cars – abandoned due to the snow and ice - to find

Sliding out of control into a kerb can damage vehicle tyres and lead to premature wear, it has been reported. Protyre – the UK independent tyre dealer network – has urged motorists to drive safely