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- Vehicle insurance urged for Glastonbury - 15th June, 2009
Revellers heading to Worthy Farm in under a fortnight's time for the legendary Glastonbury festival have been advised to make sure their vehicle insurance covers items left in the car over the weekend.
uSwitch.com said that up to £8 million of valuable equipment will be stored in vehicles while owners enjoy three days of music, but 62 per cent of car insurance providers only cover for claims up to £100... - Festivals a car insurance "minefield" - 12th June, 2009
While checking their car insurance policy may not be the first thing in many festival-goers' minds this summer, one expert is warning that it is an essential task.
According to research by uSwitch.com, people should check the small print on their insurance as many individuals rely on their policy to cover valuables left in their vehicle over the weekend, however the average insurer only offers £100 contents cover... - Brits 'should double check car insurance before going abroad' - 11th June, 2009
With many Brits packing up their vehicles and heading to the continent this summer, one firm is advising them to check they have adequate car insurance in place.
According to Aviva, having an accident in Europe can prove very pricey for motorists, particularly in France and Germany - both popular holiday destinations... - Cheaper car insurance for youngsters, urges AA - 9th June, 2009
Car insurance providers should allow lower premiums for those young vehicle owners who prove they are a less risky driver, according to the AA.
Simon Douglas, director of the car insurance provider, said at a conference that making all younger drivers pay higher premiums is unfair, and they should be given the chance to show that they are safe... - Auto insurance tips issued - 5th June, 2009
Cheap car insurance provider Aviva has published a list of tips aimed at helping to make car insurance claims easier.
The auto insurer recommended that drivers should collect all the information possible about an accident or incident before they leave the scene.
It advised writing down the models and registrations of all the vehicles involved and taking the names and addresses of any witnesses, as well as the legal requirement of the name and address of any other drivers involved in the incident... - Britain's got car insurance winners 'may be different' - 1st June, 2009
Dance group Diversity may have won the finals of Britain's Got Talent, but according to one website they may not necessarily come out on top if the competition was about who could get the cheapest car insurance quotes.
According to Confused.com, Susan Boyle, who came second in the final, may see her car insurance premiums double if she chooses to move to London and take up singing as a full-time career... - Car insurance provider warns of holiday congestion - 29th May, 2009
Auto insurance provider the AA has issued a warning to motorists in the UK ahead of the summer holiday season to watch out for added congestion on the roads.
The insurer said that traffic to its online route planner in the lead up to last Sunday has increased by 11 per cent when compared with the same period last year, as more people choose to take breaks in the UK rather than jetting off abroad during the recession... - Spoilers can spoil chances of cheap car insurance, says survey - 27th May, 2009
Cheap car insurance may be harder to come by for young motorists who drive modified or sportier vehicles, according to research released recently.
The study, conducted by uSwitch.com, found that adding 'go-faster extras' such as body kit to a car increases young drivers' insurance premiums for the vehicle by an average of £2,682 per year... - 'Bank holiday chaos' may affect roads - 20th May, 2009
Motorists in the UK may be hit by delays this weekend as bank holiday chaos affects the roads, according to the auto insurance provider esure.
The company has conducted research which reveals that around 10.6 million UK drivers are likely to experience delays on the roads, as 54 per cent of the total population is planning to travel... - Motorists: Car crime is becoming more violent - 20th May, 2009
Drivers in the UK believe that car crime has become more violent in recent years, according to a poll conducted by auto insurance provider the AA.
The survey showed that 60 per cent of AA members believe car crime has become more violent in recent years.
Despite official statistics showing that vehicle theft and related crimes have fallen by 66 per cent since the mid 90s, there are still 1.5 million such incidents every year in the UK.
Edmund King, president of the AA, said: "Last year 15,700 cars were stolen after keys were taken in a burglary and 2,900 cars stolen after keys taken in muggings, pick pockets or car jacking."
Recent research by Norwich Union suggested that the number of domestic break-ins is set to increase during the recession, as poverty pushes more people to turn to crime...