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- Greater security measures 'make resourceful criminals' - 20th May, 2009
An improvement in vehicle security measures in recent years has meant that car thieves are increasingly altering their modus operandi, according to research by the AA.
A poll by the motor car insurance provider found that 76 per cent of car manufacturers have improved their in-car security measures recently and that 63 per cent now believe that older vehicles are more vulnerable to theft than newer models... - Drivers 'would fail if they retook test' - 19th May, 2009
Auto insurance provider the AA has published a poll which shows that a significant proportion of motorists in the UK believe they could not pass their driving test if they were asked to retake it.
The survey revealed that one in two experienced drivers said they would be unlikely to pass the practical test again as they had forgotten many of the skills they had acquired... - Car insurance provider calls for road safety initiative - 11th May, 2009
Auto insurance company esure has called on the government to raise awareness of pedestrians and cyclists with its road safety campaigns, after research showed that these road users are often the victims of accidents.
A survey conducted by esure revealed that 42 per cent of pedestrians claim to have been nearly knocked down by a car as a result of a driver disobeying traffic lights... - Adults drink and drive 'to save money' - 5th May, 2009
Direct Line, a leading provider of cheap car insurance in the UK, has conducted a poll which shows that an increasing number of people are prepared to try and save money by driving back from a night out when they've been drinking.
The insurer found that motorists between the ages of 18 and 34 are eight per cent more likely to drink and drive to avoid paying expensive taxi fares, while three per cent of 34 to 55-year-olds would be tempted to do so... - AA car insurance finds vehicle theft begins at home - 1st May, 2009
The AA has conducted research which shows that criminals are able to steal thousands of cars in the UK every year because they take the keys, either from the house or from car owners in person.
Home secretary Jacqui Smith suggested that more than 15,700 cars disappeared last year after the keys were stolen during a burglary and a further 2,900 motorists were mugged, pickpocketed or carjacked for their vehicle keys... - AA issues advice for drivers - 1st May, 2009
The AA, a provider of cheap car insurance, has advised motorists in the UK to make sure that they take regular breaks if they are driving long distances.
With the first May bank holiday weekend approaching, the AA conducted research which revealed that nearly one-quarter of motorists only ever stop for a quick toilet break and one in 20 never stop at all... - Cheap car insurance 'unavailable to young people' - 28th April, 2009
Many young drivers in the UK are unable to find cheap car insurance quotes, according to research conducted by moneysupermarket.com.
The website suggested that age discrimination is rife within the auto insurance industry after its research found that a 17-year-old male living in Lancaster would find car insurance cost 52 per cent more on average than if they waited to turn 18... - Saga: Health cover included in motor car insurance - 22nd April, 2009
Saga has announced that it will offer accident health cover to its motor car insurance customers.
The new additional cover will be made available to new and existing Saga vehicle insurance customers and will cover the costs of non-emergency medical treatment following an accident... - Sainsbury's Car Insurance offers help for road rage victims - 20th April, 2009
Sainsbury's Car Insurance has announced that it will offer financial and counselling services to victims of road rage and car jacking.
The car insurance broker claims the provision is rare among auto insurance policies, despite an estimated 21 million drivers in the UK falling victim to road rage in the last year... - Car insurance provider warns of recessionary risks - 14th April, 2009
Drivers in the UK may face increased risks during the recession according to the car insurance provider Norwich Union, as many are tempted to hit the roads when tired.
Norwich Union's data shows that around ten per cent of auto insurance claims are due to accidents caused by driver fatigue and suggests that a recession-driven long working hours culture may increase this risk...