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Night rain made invisible by new tech

Currently, when it’s dark and raining – which is unfortunately quite often in Britain – it can reduce visibility for road users and make driving more dangerous. For those with cheap car insurance who want to keep it that way … Continue reading

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Worst in-car smells study

Halfords has commissioned a study on what smells people in the UK hate to be exposed to while in their cars – and the results have now been published. It’s never pleasant smelling something bad, but when you’re stuck in … Continue reading

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Nearly 20% of motorists believe they would fail a practical driving test

Do you think you could pass a driving test today? After polling a number of motorists, a survey conducted by a car insurance provider found that nearly a fifth of respondents believe they wouldn’t be able to. The insurer also … Continue reading

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Police dog tracks suspected vehicle thief for two miles

With today’s technology, recovering a stolen vehicle may not be a completely impossible task. For example, as our telematics car insurance policies come with GPS locaters, we might be able to track a policyholder’s vehicle and assist police in the … Continue reading

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Safety teams rescue kitten from fast-moving traffic

Have you ever been stuck in traffic and wondered what was causing the hold-up? Perhaps an individual has suffered a collision and is busy making a claim with his or her car insurance provider, roadworks could be interrupting the traffic … Continue reading

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A man could have saved money if he purchased telematics

Regular readers of this blog are probably quite knowledgeable when it comes to the benefits of telematics car insurance. As well as potentially helping safe drivers save money on the cost of their vehicle cover at renewal, this technology can … Continue reading

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75% of motorists may be cutting journeys in order to save money

Numerous individuals would argue 2012 was a great year for Britain, with such occasions as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics, there have been many events for Brits to get their teeth into. But was it a good year … Continue reading

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Aston Martin and Silver Cross design “exclusive” baby pram

Few people will disagree that Aston Martin make beautiful machines, its vehicles are desired by many car insurance holders and some individuals believe the company has helped to make James Bond an international icon. However, the vehicle manufacturer has been … Continue reading

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Economic woes may have dissuaded young people from getting behind the wheel

Few people will disagree that cars are a vital part of everyday life. As well as helping us get from A to B, these vehicles usually bring feelings of independence, freedom, and enjoyment. In fact, because motoring is so essential, … Continue reading

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Parents may experience stress when their kids drive at night

For many motorists, driving can be a stressful experience. Although taking to the roads may create feelings of anxiety, individuals might also feel pressured by the combined expenses of car insurance, fuel, as well as road tax. While driving can … Continue reading

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