The cost of car insurance went up by 19% from 2022 to 2023. As a consequence, many Brits are likely to be concerned about the cost of renewing their car insurance this year. To help navigate car insurance renewals, Confused.com car insurance experts have provided their top tips on renewing your car insurance: Set yourself a reminder - Unless you tell your car insurance provider … [Read more...]
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Driving dangers with prescription drugs
A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost 1-in-3 motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. But the drugs in question are not illicit substances, such as cannabis or cocaine, but in fact everyday prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications, including painkillers … [Read more...]
Ford BlueCruise tech warning from FleetCheck
The arrival of Ford’s new BlueCruise – the first legal hands-free driving product available on UK roads – raises a whole series of questions that fleets need to answer, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said, “The fleet industry has been discussing the theoretical implications of hands-free driving for some time but the real-world availability of … [Read more...]
Inheriting bad driving habits
A new study has revealed that bad driving is hereditary, finding that you're more likely to commit a driving offence, if your parents have done too. Scrap Car Comparison who conducted the study, analysed the driving records of both 'bad' drivers and those with a clean motoring history, and compared them with the records of their parents. From this, they found that those that have previously … [Read more...]
At-work drivers slammed for drink and drug use
The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has expressed concerns around the percentage of at-work drivers who believe it’s acceptable to drive under the influence of drink and drugs. Research carried out by IAM RoadSmart, which surveyed the safety attitudes and behaviours of 2,010 UK motorists, found 31 per cent of those driving for work believe driving after using Class A drugs such … [Read more...]
Crossing dangers not appreciated
Using a hidden camera in Cardiff, Admiral Car Insurance has revealed the dangers facing pedestrians after the latest provisional Government figures show more than 16 people are killed or seriously injured on UK Roads every day. Research from Admiral reveals that 68% of Welsh people (two thirds of Brits) admitted never hearing of the new Hierarchy of Road User rules which were introduced last year … [Read more...]
Veygo finds learners slow to drive
A new study analysing the latest DVLA data by Cardiff based learner driver insurance company Veygo shows more people are putting off learning to drive until later in life. It also reveals drivers under 30 are now less likely to get their full licence, despite provisional licence ownership growing since 2019. Learning to drive is a costly endeavour and the price of lessons, tests and insurance … [Read more...]
From pride to fall and now future collectable
Once an owner's pride & joy, some familiar models are now destined to become future collectables. While arguably not in the same league as classics, there are a number of cars which will jog memories of their good and bad points and a sweep through the DVLA records in Swansea by Confused.com insurance has turned up a few surprises. The 10 car models that have seen the biggest … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to convince buyers into showrooms or on-line … [Read more...]
Beware motorway closures before Easter getaway
Overnight motorway closures are planned across the UK from this weekend and threaten holiday plans of motorists, according to Select Car Leasing. The works on nearly all motorways are being carried out before the traditional Easter rush, but their night-time plans may hit families who like to travel when the roads are normally quieter but who will face unexpected detours. Graham … [Read more...]
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