Drivers without insurance could be heading for trouble
June 24, 2008
Officials are warning drivers with no insurance to watch out for increased scrutiny and penalties from authorities in the UK. According to a recent report police authorities across the UK are getting increasingly tougher on drivers that do not have insurance cover on their vehicle, and many could end up losing their vehicles to the crusher if they are caught and are unable to pay the hefty fines and penalties that will be imposed on those without cover. Read more
Increased driving costs causing consumers to cut back
May 19, 2008
Over recent months rising living costs, mortgage costs, and tighter credit conditions have resulted in an increasing number of households having to find different ways to try and cut back on their outgoings in order to keep afloat financially. Whilst many people have cut back on non-essential costs such as going out, subscriptions, buying clothes, and shopping, many others have had to try and cut back on other costs, and this includes the cost of keeping their vehicle on the road. Read more
Lower Fines For Uninsured Drivers
April 19, 2008
Courts have come under fire recently after it was revealed that the fines imposed on drivers that have no insurance have actually fallen over the years. According to the report there has been a drop of over 20% in the amount that uninsured drivers are fined since the Labour Party came into power in 1997. Home Office figures show that the average fine imposed on an uninsured driver in 1997 was £224 but in 2005 the average fine had fallen to £177. Read more
Pet insurance cover launched by Post Office
February 19, 2008
Over recent years, with the threat of branch closures looming, the Post Office service has launched a variety of new services and products ranging from car insurance cover to broadband service. The latest service to be launched by the Post Office service is pet insurance policies, which could help many pet owners across the UK enjoy affordable protection and healthcare for their beloved pets. Read more
What Type Of Car Insurance Do You Need?
February 12, 2008
Car insurance is a compulsory form of insurance cover in the UK for any driver, and this type of insurance is designed to protect other parties who may suffer loss, damage, or injury as the result of an accident that was your fault. This insurance also protects your vehicle against certain things depending on the level of cover that you take out. There are different types of car insurance cover, and you can select the one that best fits in with your needs and pocket. Read more
The importance of having car insurance in place
February 4, 2008
If you drive a car in the UK it is a legal requirement that you have car insurance in place, both to protect you and to protect others. Car insurance is designed to protect other parties that may suffer loss, damage, or injury as the result of an accident that was your fault, and if you have comprehensive cover your vehicle will also be covered even if the accident was your fault. Read more
Price comparison insurance sites to come under investigation
February 1, 2008
According to a recent report price comparison sites that deal with insurance services are to come under scrutiny from the Financial Services Authority following concerns that were raised by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association. Price comparison sites have become increasingly popular over recent years, with more and more sites being launched and consumers able to compare the cost of a range of services and products through these sites. Read more
Reduce the cost of insurance cover for younger drivers
December 30, 2007
Over recent months the insurance industry has been fighting back against the illegal process of fronting. This is where a younger driver has his or her car insured under a parent’s name in order to keep the premiums down. However, this is not only illegal but also means that the driver is unable to build up any no claims in order to enjoy cost effective insurance in later years. One insurance company, however, has been highlighting ways in which younger drivers can enjoy lower premiums in their own name. Read more