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- Auto insurance benefits with fuel reduction - 4th September, 2009
As well as reducing the amount spent on fuel now that tax on the commodity has been increased, financial website Beatthatquote.com has revealed that certain tactics can also bring down auto insurance premiums.
Writing for MSN Money, Laura Starkey from the site said that with August 31st seeing fuel prices rise 2.3 pence per litre, motorists will be looking to cut down on the costs of driving, including auto insurance.
Ms Starkey advised drivers to reduce the amount the use their car – this will lead to using less petrol and also decreasing the amount of time spent on the road and the chance of damaging the vehicle... - Drivers distracted on the road, auto insurance firm claims - 28th August, 2009
New research by auto insurance company the AA has shown that motorists in the UK are not keeping their eyes on the road while they drive, as they are too distracted by the things going on around them.
According to the report, the thing that most often attracts the attention of car owners is a good view of the landscape, with 75 per cent of respondents claiming they have been drawn away from the road and towards a beautiful vista... - Website offers student vehicle insurance tips - 28th August, 2009
Those thinking of taking their car to university with them after receiving their A-level results last week might want to heed the advice of one financial website, which has offered some vehicle insurance tips.
Moneyextra.com said in the Mirror that students could see their auto insurance increase as they move from home to university accommodation, but by being vigilant and making sure their policy is accurate, youngsters could save some money... - Young people driving without vehicle insurance - 26th August, 2009
Young car owners are taking to the road without vehicle insurance, a new study has found, despite the fact it is illegal to do so.
A new report by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) shows that one in five young people are driving without vehicle insurance, amounting to a total of 243,000 motorists on UK roads without protection from a policy provider... - Car insurance providers raise third party cover - 19th August, 2009
Young drivers hoping to reduce their premiums by choosing third party cover over more comprehensive car insurance may be surprised to find out that premiums are higher for the former.
New research by moneysupermarket.com has shown that the average cost of a third party policy from a wide range of car insurance providers has risen in recent times due to its popularity among young people... - Car insurance provider launches vandalism cover - 18th August, 2009
Car insurance provider Saga, which specialises in motor cover for over-50s, may have put elderly drivers' minds at rest by announcing an extension to its vandalism protection on its policies.
The British Crime Survey report for 2008 showed that one-third of people over 50 in the UK are concerned about damage their car might receive through vandalism and it recorded 1.7 million separate instances of the crime in the year... - 'Choose quality over cheap car insurance' - 3rd August, 2009
While many drivers will be looking to cut back on their spending during the recession, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has warned that consumers should be looking for quality over cheap car insurance.
Those concerned about the rising prices of car insurance in recent months may be tempted to turn to the internet to find the cheapest deals they can, but the organisation urged drivers to make sure they are fully covered... - Car insurance providers raise premiums - 31st July, 2009
Those looking to save money during the tough economic climate at the moment may be dismayed to know that car insurance providers have been raising the costs of new policies.
According to research by financial advice website Gocompare.com, the rate at which prices have increased is the highest for ten years while now is a particularly "unwelcome" time to introduce hikes... - LV= issues insurance warning to top-end car drivers - 27th July, 2009
Car insurance provider LV= has issued a warning to owners of high-end vehicles, stating that their cars may be at risk of being targeted by thieves.
A study by the firm highlights that due to increasingly advanced car security systems, car thieves are no longer being opportunist and are instead focusing their attention on high-end cars that offer higher value gains... - Reducing rear end bumps could make auto insurance 'cheaper' - 9th July, 2009
New research from an auto insurance company has shown that claims for vehicles which have been hit from behind by another driver cost the industry over £500 million every year.
Car insurance provider Admiral conducted the report, which also found that collisions of this type accounted for one in four claims it receives each year, over 420,000 in total...