Drivers extend standard warranty as car parc ages
New research has revealed that 35% of motorists who buy a car from the RAC Dealer Network extend the standard warranty. The findings come from more than 17,000 surveys carried […]
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EVs driving up motor insurance competition
The growing uptake of electric vehicles is boosting competition in the motor insurance sector, according to new research carried out by Consumer Intelligence. It found that 11 new insurance products […]
Tradespeople back telematics to lower insurance premiums
Nearly 65% of self-employed tradespeople would use telematics technology to reduce motor insurance premiums. This is according to a survey of 1,000 people commissioned by insurtech company Zego and conducted […]
Motor insurance premiums inflated by bad industry practices
The Financial Conduct Authority has said high motor insurance premiums are partly down to the way insurers manage claims. It said that motor insurance prices have been driven up by […]
Motor insurance policies risked by wrong mileage
Drivers have been warned they could invalidate their motor insurance policies if they do not inform insurers of new average annual mileages. MoneySuperMarket has said that inaccurate estimates could also […]
Motor insurance premiums continue downward trajectory
Motor insurance premiums fell again in April, but not as quickly as in previous months. The latest General Insurance Price Index from Pearson Ham Group found that average premiums fell […]
Vehicle repair and credit hire fraud up 275%
Aviva has reported that detected motor damage and credit hire fraud has grown by 275% since 2021. The insurer reported a 14% increase in all fraudulent claims uncovered last year, […]
Motor insurance premiums fall in first quarter
Motor insurance premiums have continued falling at the start of 2025, although the rate of reductions has slowed. According to Pearson Ham Group’s General Insurance Price Index, average premiums dropped […]
Vans stolen every 46 minutes in Britain
Research by Direct Line van insurance has shown the extent of vehicle theft in Britain with vans stolen every 46 minutes last year – and only 39% ever recovered. The […]
Spectrum joins Motor Ombudsman Code of Practice
Spectrum Insurance Services has joined the Motor Ombudsman Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products. Signing up to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Code underlines Spectrum’s commitment to exceeding legal […]
London motor premiums highest in the country
London motor premiums are the highest in the country, with new analysis from Go.Compare showing insurance prices nationwide are rising again. It has reported that average prices rose three per […]
February fall in motor premiums continues downward trend
New data has revealed a February fall in motor premiums, with insurance prices down by 0.9% during the month and 19.3% over the past 12 months. This is according to […]