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AAA warns motorists that with school soon to open, many children would now be back and out on the streets and roads. So motorists should better be on the alert and start slowing down in areas where children abound, especially now that soon is about to open. Related Article Tags: , , ,
With the costs of running a car rising steeply, millions of motorists could find that it is costing them more to have their car on the road than the car is actually worth. The main contributor to the increase in driving costs is the price of petrol; however car insurance and road tax costs are also rising steadily. Related Article Tags: , ,
The number of British drivers caught using mobile phones while driving has reached staggering figures with the government claiming that one per cent of motorists is at the wheel holding a phone. Studies also show that an estimated 10 million cars are on the road at any time during the day.
With the threat of global warming more relevant than ever, the need to ‘go green’ when buying a new car has not been as pressing a matter as it is now. Related Article Tags: , ,
The car insurance industry is taking in an estimate GBP 624 million a year from the 13 million motorists who pay for their car insurance on a monthly basis instead of one annual payment, according to research by uSwitch.com. An average APR of 23.8 per cent is being charged by providers, more than four times the current best buy unsecured personal loan rate (6.9 per cent APR).
Remember that getting stranded could happen to anyone. Even if you do have the best kind of car around, there are still chances that your vehicle might break down or act up. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Many British motorists driving in Europe are not nearly as well insured as they assume, according to the Association of British Insurers. The majority of UK insurance policies will cover drivers for the minimum legal requirements whilst in EU countries but eventualities such as accidents, breakdown and theft will not be included, leaving holidaymakers out of pocket and facing a ruined trip. Related Article Tags: , , ,
A large number of vehicles in USA are increasing day by day, along with it the need of cheap auto insurance is also increasing. According to the data provided, there are more than 190 million motorists with 240 million registered vehicles. In this article we will study the auto insurance policies in the different US states.
With the many unprecedented events happening in today, it should always be the concern of one to find the security that he needs in case anything unexpected happening around the world today. There are actually different levels of accidents happening in the society today. Among the said types of accidents most commonly happening today is that of the car related matters. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The Department for Transport have said that eight out of ten accidental deaths involving 15 to 19 year old men in Great Britain are road casualties. With figures like this it is easy to see why car insurance premiums are higher for young drivers than for more experienced road users. Information released by the Department for Transport shows that everyday four people are killed or injured in accidents which involve younger motorists. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Car insurance companies this month has advised motorists to check the car insurance policy on a new car before buying it. It has been revealed that many dealerships will be looking to boost sales through offers and price cuts due to the economic downturn to stay afloat. This means it is the perfect time for consumers to buy a brand new set of wheels and drive off with a bargain.
On your local news program, you may hear stories about an "out of control" truck wiping out a car load of people or destroying property. The media sensationalizes the facts, often putting most of the blame with the truckers. However, many times that is not the case. For the most part, truckers are responsible drivers who are diligent about road safety. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
It is thought that more than two million UK motorists are escaping prosecution despite driving cars that are untaxed and uninsured; with this number only set to rise. Figures discovered by the Conservative party transport department, showed that the number of drivers evading tax had increased over the last decade by 63 per cent, yet the number of people facing prosecution stood only at half. They say that back in 1999 people driving without road tax faced a one in six chance of being caught compared to more recent figures of one in twenty. Related Article Tags: , , ,
All motorists and drivers know that aggressive driving is something that is never encouraged on the roads and streets. If for no apparent reason, a driver cuts you off on the road, experts suggest is that you still continually maintain a safe following distance. By continually keeping your vehicle in good condition increases your chances of having total control over your vehicle in cases where you meet aggressive drivers. Related Article Tags: , ,
A report by Sainsbury's Car Insurance Index has shown the average car insurance premium increased by 5.24 per cent in 2007, and Admiral increased their average motor premiums by more than 5 per cent over the course of 2007. Motorists aged 40-50 suffered the worst with their premiums rising an average of 7 per cent, with the under 25's rising 6.59 per cent, compared with the over 65's who saw the lowest rise of 4.14 per cent. Related Article Tags: , ,
Alistair Darling's recent budget went a fair way to encouraging motorists to adopt greener options. Recent research by the AA has indicated that there has already been a trend in recent years of motorists looking at environmental friendly issues and factors. Two years ago when asked if they intended to purchase a ‘green' car this year, a mere 6 per cent of respondents said that they were. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Diesel powered vehicles are more fuel efficient, last longer, and crank out more torque than their gasoline powered cousins. Yet, lack of power is a common complaint from some drivers. Fortunately, well designed aftermarket devices are helping motorists gain more power with their diesel powered cars. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Are you one of the one in twenty motorists who regularly drive without insurance? You'd better watch out - your car could be heading for the crusher and shipped off to the world's biggest scrap smelter in China!
New powers now allow the police to seize, impound and crush any car found on the road without insurance. A pilot scheme was introduced in Durham last spring. Since then, police have impounded more than 1,200 cars. Of those around half have been crushed into cubes ... Related Article Tags: , , ,
A study from Sainsbury’s Finance has revealed that hazardous driving from parents during the stressful morning and afternoon school run, is putting children’s lives at risk. The report highlighted that 1.6 million drivers had been involved in accidents in just five years whilst taking their kids to school, with men found to be more likely to be at the wheel when a bump has occurred. Related Article Tags: , ,
The months during winter have been identified as the worst time of the year for motor accidents in Britain as severe weather affects both road and car conditions across the country. It is also a busy time for Car Insurance companies who deal with thousands of claims from motorists during the wintry weather. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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