Car Insurance Guide News
Insurer urges parents to aid young learners
Posted on 01/04/2010 at 14:39
Posted on 01/04/2010 at 14:39
The latest research from Aviva has shown that young learners who spend time behind the wheel with their parents as well as in paid driving lessons are more likely to pass their test on the first attempt and less likely to suffer an accident in their first year of driving.
Aviva stated that their research shows that aided drivers were 17% more likely to pass their test on the first att...
Admiral profits up along with premiums
Posted on 26/03/2010 at 13:46
Posted on 26/03/2010 at 13:46
It’s not all doom and gloom in the world of car insurance, at least not for the insurers. Admiral has just reported pre-tax profits of £215.8 million for the 12 months up to December 31, a massive 7% rise from 2008 figures. This healthy amount is due in large part to the rise in premiums over the last year.
We’ve heard no end of the rise in car insurance premiums across the board...
Check wheel alignment to avoid claims
Posted on 19/03/2010 at 16:13
Posted on 19/03/2010 at 16:13
Following the icy conditions recently, the number and severity of potholes across the nation’s roads has got worse. The main problem with potholes is the damage that they can inflict upon vehicles, which can increase the chances of drivers having to make a claim on their car insurance.
Tyresafe, the main tyre safety organisat...
Most claims from five-year-old vehicles
Posted on 12/03/2010 at 14:17
Posted on 12/03/2010 at 14:17
Virgin Money Car Insurance has revealed a surprising statistic regarding car insurance claims. It has studied all the claims made on cars for its insurance service, and has discovered that the highest number of claims comes from vehicles that are five years old.
Five-year-old cars make up 9.6% of the total nu...
Most drivers don't check oil
Posted on 05/03/2010 at 13:59
Posted on 05/03/2010 at 13:59
Swinton Car Insurance has just carried out a survey of drivers’ car maintenance habits and revealed that a shocking 70% of drivers in the UK never check their oil.
The online survey was completed by more than 1,300 drivers, and the results paint a worrying picture of car maintenance habits across the country. It is understan...