Articles Tagged With: Motorists

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

A further surge in car insurance claims was witnessed yesterday December 21st as the UK continued to experience blizzard conditions. Back on Friday December 19th, the AA reported that it had handled

Many people have been tempted to invest in caravans and motorhomes over the past year, it has been reported. According to the Caravan Club, a 23 per cent rise in new memberships has been witnessed during

Honest, law abiding motorists are footing the bill for drivers who take to the roads without car insurance, it has been claimed. According to Sainsbury's Car Insurance, as many as half a million people

Van drivers and other motorists must take extra care on the roads this December, according to the RAC. Commenting as the shortest day of the year – December 21st – approaches, RAC patrol ambassador

Almost half of all car owners have cut corners on repairs and maintenance to save money in the past year, it has been reported. According to Post Office Car Insurance, 28 per cent have slashed costs to

Car insurance customers are being reminded of the need to avoid drink driving as Christmas approaches. The Think! Norfolk Partnership is running a campaign urging people to remind their friends and loved

Motorists should avoid leaving expensive items in their cars when they park them, it has been claimed. According to Sue Longthorn, managing director at Admiral, too many people are "happy" to

Bad weather over the winter period will be a serious concern for 48 per cent of motorists, a new study has found. According to Saga Motor Insurance, driving in snow and ice is the biggest fear for 39 per

Drivers are increasingly using mobile phones behind the wheel, despite the introduction of tougher penalties, it has been reported. According to the Transport Research Laboratory, 2.8 per cent of motorists

An increasing number of motorists are becoming complacent about vehicle crime, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by Admiral suggests that 73 per cent have left personal items on display in

Drivers who fail to include breakdown cover on their insurance policy may live to regret their decision, one industry expert has claimed. Gavin Hill-Smith, a spokesperson for the AA, told the Daily Mail

A new scheme is offering cheaper insurance to young motorists who agree not to drive their vehicles between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00 GMT. Motaquote, in partnership with RSA Insurance Group, is rolling

Motorists often have a number of options to reduce their insurance premiums, it has been suggested. According to Adrian Flux Insurance Services, young drivers especially tend to pay too much for vehicle

British drivers are generally more law abiding and safety conscious than their western European counterparts, it has been reported. According to new research from AXA, only Irish drivers are more conscientious

Motorhome insurance customers must be on their guard on December 19th, as it is the worst day of the year for claims, it has been reported. According to Virgin Money Car Insurance, the number of calls

Young drivers may be able to take a number of steps towards accessing the cheapest motor insurance deals. According to industry commentator Sharon Gibson, the majority of motor insurance vendors offer

Motorhome insurance provider the AA has welcomed the government's response to calls for the insurance sector to be allowed to issue electronic insurance certificates. Speaking at the ABI motor conference

The British public have called for tougher action against motorists who break the law while they are driving. According to new research by insurance broker ABI, 72 per cent of people want insurance providers

Drivers including motorhome owners should take precautions to cover themselves in the event of flood damage, it has been suggested. According to esure, repairs to flood-damaged vehicles are often expensive