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Motorists 'Being Short-Changed'

Car insurance customers are being short-changed by the government, it has been claimed. According to the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Foundation, motorists shell out over £45 billion in road taxes every year, with only £9 billion being reinvested in improving roads. The group claimed this has resulted in mo...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Removal Of Drink-Drivers 'Good News For Law-Abiding Motorists'

Law-abiding motor insurance customers should welcome the fact that 9,000 drink-drivers have been removed from UK roads recently, it has been suggested. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) claimed the figure demonstrated targeted enforcement campaigns work, adding it is encouraging to see initiatives such as this...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Initiative May Protect Car Insurance Customers

Motor insurance holders may be well-advised to take advantage of an offer from their local police. Forces have invited drivers to attend a session during which number plates will be attached more securely. Officers will be using specially-designed screws which make it harder for thieves to remove registrations. They e...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Anti Speeding Campaign Launched

The Department for Transport has launched a campaign which is designed to give motorists a stark warning that if they violate the speed limit and cause a death, it will haunt them forever. The campaign is primarily aimed at reducing the speed of urban driving and to make sure speed limits are adhered to. It intends to...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Second-Hand Car Buyers 'Need To Be Wary'

Used car buyers who do not want to end up with the kind of vehicle that could easily lead to a motor insurance claim have been warned to be cautious. According to auto information group HPI, a number of criminals are making money by selling on dangerous and stolen models, as well as ones still subject to outstanding f...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

New Road Offence Penalties Come Into Force

Foreign motorists who do not want to see the cost of their car insurance premiums increase may want to be on their best behaviour after new penalties for road offences have come into force across the UK. Drivers who live outside the UK will now face the same consequences as British residents. Police and representative...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Scrappage Scheme May Not Help Motorists

Buying a new car through the scrappage scheme will not help drivers, according to an expert. The initiative was launched as part of a recent Budget, which saw the chancellor tell the House of Commons he wanted to help the auto industry. The vehicle discount or 'scrappage' scheme is a voluntary scheme for motor dealer...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Top Tips To Cope With A Car Accident

Being in a car accident is a traumatic experience, but it can be made worse if there is a dispute as to who was at fault. Although it does not happen often it is important to note little details which can be used later to establish a claim. It seems a leading online motor insurance company believes motorists should ke...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Tiredness at the wheel kills

Being tired while driving is a serious hazard and motorists should do all they can to stop this possibility. According to the AA, 3,000 people are seriously injured or killed each year as a result of falling asleep at the wheel, but there are some ways to counteract the feeling of snooziness. It recommends stoppi...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Potholes 'cause dangerous driving'

Britain's pothole problem is not only causing damage to our cars, it could result in far more crashes, one expert has advised. It has been suggested that motorists drive in a wayward fashion to avoid potholes, which could cause far more collisions with moving and parked vehicles on our streets. David White, custome...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Younger drivers 'need to maximise their concentration'

Young drivers stereotypically lack concentration when they are on the roads. Despite only passing their test 6-12 months ago, many of them feel like they are driving veterans and fail to pay careful attention to road safety regulations. As most drivers get older they get more complacent, but young drivers seem to thro...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

How and why should I check my tyres

Car safety checks are essential for reasons far more important than insurance premiums and payouts – they can also lessen the risk of an accident out on the road. There have been a stream of road safety adverts on television recently, but none have highlighted the dangers of driving on damaged or under-maintaine...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

What you need to do if driving abroad

Driving abroad can be a perilous task for inexperienced motorists. The prospect of driving on the "other side" of the road can be daunting, not to mention the different traffic laws for each country. Take America for example. The majority of their road networks are made of up huge stretches of road (traditio...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Car hire customers drink and drive

Car hire customers who drink and drive are putting other people at risk and ignoring the inherent dangers, one motoring expert has said. According to car insurance provider, swiftcover, British car hire drivers are more likely to overestimate the amount of alcohol they can consume before driving than in any other coun...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010