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  Motorists on mobiles 'may be making costly mistake' 27 Feb 2009 (News)
  If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance , finance or warranty visit our car insurance calculator .
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  Credit crunch 'is not an excuse for breaking the law' 7 Oct 2008 (News)
  However, he added a number of schemes were being implemented at the moment in a concerted effort to crack down on uninsured drivers. According to ABI, at the moment one in 20 drivers do not have the necessary cover. Figures from the AA British Insurance Premium Index have revealed that in the three months to the end of June 2008, £20 was added to the average premium quoted form comprehensive car insurance - this now stands at over £700.
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  Credit crunch 'leading to interest in alternative fuels' 15 Jul 2008 (News)
  Rising fuel prices and the onset of the credit crunch have lead to an increase in interest in alternative fuels, an automotive body has claimed. British Car Auctions (BCA) has remarked that while the public is still struggling to get to grips with green issues, the recent state of the economy has lead to a rise in the popularity of eco-friendly models. Indeed, people looking for cheaper car insurance costs could find that cover companies give them less expensive deals if they drive environmentally-friendly vehicles.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - February 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  R=176&%20bci=4294967150|Motoring*4294960040|Driving%20%26%20Parking">Click here Monday 9 February Why pay for breakdown cover, when you can get it for free?   Car insurance broker Be Wiser is offering free RAC membership with all policies bought via its website. Click here Friday 6 February Want to save on your fuel bills?
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  Citroen to unveil Lacoste concept car 20 Sep 2010 (News)
  Access to the rear seats is made easy, with passengers simply jumping onto the rear bench. For transporting luggage or sports equipment, the rear bench slides handily into the boot. The car can also be fitted with specially designed sports equipment, including tennis rackets, golf clubs, skis, a surfboard or a bike. The cabin contains numerous storage areas such as compartments discreetly located under the dashboard and within the two bench seats - with sliding covers that echo the colour of the upholstery.
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  Christmas Presents For SEAT Owners 16 Dec 2008 (News)
  Ibiza buyers keen to underline their individual motoring taste can also opt for the smart Style Pack which, at £295.50 RRP including fitting, adds a colour-coded dashboard decorative kit, eye-catching chromed door mirror caps, bespoke handbrake and gearknob covers, and a handy two-metre auxiliary lead for connecting iPods or MP3 players to the car via the standard AUX-in socket. Similar Protection and Style packs for other SEATs offer, depending on model, a variety of useful and elegant additions including flexible load liners, roof bars, door mirror covers, door and sill mouldings and interior trim additions.
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  Mot Data for Kirkcaldy 6 May 2014 (News)
  The tables for Kirkcaldy (KY) areas are filled completely with red numbers. No matter make or year a car is, it has a higher than average failure rate when tested in a KY area than in the average UK town. Even   Porsches , which have the highest pass rate in KY, are have a rate 49% lower than their national average.
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  Hyundai drops i10 price to £6995 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  As with all cars from Hyundai, the i10 is covered by five year triple care, with five years unlimited mileage warranty, five year roadside assistance and five year annual vehicle health checks. The offer applied to all i10s bought before 31 December and is subjected to availability.   
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  Motorists warned over road fatigue 11 Aug 2008 (News)
  Motorists who are involved in an accident could find that they invalidate their car insurance policies, as cover firms could increase costs as a result of the problem. The Selby rail disaster in February 2001 saw Gary Hart, who was sleep-deprived, drive his car onto a train track, where it collided with a vehicle travelling at over 120mph.
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  Insurance claim lies 'a stupid idea' 29 May 2008 (News)
  Lying in order to make a car insurance policy claim is a bad move, an industry expert has claimed. According to Fool.co.uk head of personal finance David Kuo, it is now easier for cover companies to catch out those attempting to break the law in such a manner.
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  Girl racers celebrated at London Motorsport Show 28 Nov 2007 (News)
  "Having such great names involved in this area will hopefully encourage other women to get involved in the sport and create an even stronger female movement within the industry," he said. Female drivers looking for car insurance will not always find the best deals from specialist cover firms, according to moneysupermarket.com.

  SMMT reports greater volume of new cars over October 6 Nov 2007 (News)
  New statistics from a major motor industry body have shown the extent to which the sector has grown in the UK.There were more vehicles produced...
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  Ford price cuts 15 Oct 2000 (News)
  The new Mondeo is list priced at from £14,595 for the 1.8iLX and £15,095 for the 2.0iLX (well worth the extra £500). See Mondeo in car by car breakdown for spec details. Ford is also offering extra savings of £800 on a Focus and £650 on a Puma for buying on the web. Website: www.journey.com
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  Daihatsu could have the answer for hard-up drivers 3 Apr 2009 (News)
  The car releases 118 g/km of CO2, which means owners are liable for one of the lower vehicle excise duty rates - currently standing at £35 a year. Daihatsu also stated the Sirion is capable of covering 165 miles on £10 worth of fuel.
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  Seven-year warranties available on used Kia models 24 Mar 2009 (News)
  In order to qualify for this length of warranty , buyers must purchase a vehicle that is no more than 18 months old and has covered under 18,000 miles. Kia's head of fleet and remarketing Andrew Sellars commented: "Just because you are buying second-hand, doesn't mean you have to be treated as second-class. He added: "Why should used customers miss out on all the benefits that come with a new car ?
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  'Big is not always better' 18 Feb 2009 (News)
  Head of technical services Peter Staddon said following the organisation's advice could save people money on insurance in the long-run. Mr Staddon explained: "If you have a smaller car it could help to build up your no claims bonus and that is something we try and encourage young drivers to do." He added people who have recently passed their test should not worry about being priced out of the insurance market as it is an innovative sector which is constantly looking for ways to make cover affordable for all.
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  Put safety first on Friday 13th, says Green Flag 13 Feb 2009 (News)
  Snow, ice, heavy rain and fog can reduce the ability for someone behind the wheel to anticipate danger and it may also make a vehicle harder to control. Breakdown cover and car insurance may be two of the policies motorists want to check this winter to make certain they are adequately protected.
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  Recent snow 'should teach drivers valuable lessons' 9 Feb 2009 (News)
  British drivers in the UK keen to avoid a car insurance claim this winter are being urged to learn lessons from last week's Arctic conditions. According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), many of the problems experienced over recent days are down to the fact people in the UK are not used to snow and ice-covered roads.
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  New plans 'could see drivers save on car insurance' 7 May 2008 (News)
  By advancing their motoring, people looking for car buying advice could find that cover companies could choose to offer cheaper policies to drivers, seeing them as less of a risk. "We want people to go on improving their driving skills throughout their driving careers.
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  Free 30-day warranties for Auto Trader buyers 2 Feb 2007 (News)
  Research shows that the failure rate of cars leaps up by 50 percent, and will break down on average a third of the time*, as the vehicle moves out of the comfort zone provided by the standard manufacturer’s 3-year warranty. In a recent Auto Trader survey of more than 1,250 car owners, 86 percent said the peace of mind from a warranty is worthwhile, and with the majority of the cars featured in Auto Trader either approaching or past the 3-year mark, some initial protection against sudden failures will ease the minds of potential purchasers.