Written by Rachel Murphy on September 20, 2010.
UK drivers have been suffering at the hands of increasing insurance premiums in addition to the accidents that have increased overtime to gain insurance claims. Furthermore, it is noted that accidents involving the uninsured motorists can add to the surmounting insurance premiums. Close to 1.5 million drivers in UK ride without insurance cover for their cars and while the same is considered as an illegal practice, there has been no improvement in the same. It would eventually bring forth a situation where attempts to compare car insurance cannot be effective in lowering the premium rates. In accordance with a major insurance name, the premiums have crossed 2009 values by as much as 30%.
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Written by Rachel Murphy on September 19, 2010.
The rising administration fee is increasing the car insurance bills for the motorists in UK. According to a leading financial research company in the country, it is getting increasingly common for the insurance providers to add the administration expenses to the cost of insurance product.
The company has observed that since the year 2004 the scale of administration fees being levied on the customers has been rising almost dramatically. In fact, for the past six years, the number car insurance policies charging admin fees has increased considerably. While it was just two percent policies charging admin fees six years back, it is now seven percent.
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Written by Kristin Wright on September 19, 2010.
On the Car Insurance Blog we strive to do more than just discuss car insurance products. We also provide road safety information and advice that could help vehicle owners to avoid accidents. This also includes a special focus on vehicle maintenance and driving behaviour.
Earlier today a new section of content was added to the Arrive Alive Road Safety website titled “Wheel Balance, Wheel Alignment and Safe Driving”. Man
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Written by Justin Morris on September 18, 2010.
I have just been watching a clip for a documentary that is on BBC tonight about elderly drivers and I was torn between being completely shocked and wanting to laugh at the 80 year old man who had managed to flip his car on a quiet residential street with no other cars around.
As an experienced driver, I am used to meeting two types of people on the road – younger drivers and elderly drivers. I know that people complain about younger drivers and how fast they go but, in my opinion, elderly drivers provide a greater threat to cheap car insurance premiums.
I had one over the weekend.
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Written by Rachel Murphy on September 15, 2010.
High-risk drivers are a burden on society. They make our streets unsafe and they pose a risk to your car and your wallet. You could be the safest driver in the world, but one way or another, high-risk drivers are costing you more in auto insurance. You just might not know it.
We all know auto insurance companies make money by charging you a premium to cover your car in case of accidents and other incidentals. The best case scenario for the auto insurance company (and you, for that matter) is that you never actually need to file a claim, because that’s when they lose money.
If you’re a safe driver, you may be eligible for additional discounts besides low auto insurance rates. But
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Written by Kristin Wright on September 15, 2010.
Instructions
- 1 shopping list image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com Create a list of places where you regularly spend money.
Consider your current spending habits, thinking specifically about the type of businesses you frequently patronize. For example, favorite restaurants, retail stores, hotels, movie theaters, amusement parks and museums. Create a physical, or mental list of these establishments. Also include places where you have always wanted to shop, but previously believed you could not afford.
- 2 doing research image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.com Compare your list with AAA database of discount providers.
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Written by Rachel Murphy on September 13, 2010.
According to the UK’s leading retailer for car insurance, Swinton, the number of claims is expected to rise in the month of September. It says that the new school term will cause an increase in the car insurance claims. In a bid to compare car insurance claims, the company found that during September 2009, eight per cent more claims were recorded than in the month of August. The company is anticipating the same trend this year also.
With the new school term starting in September, roads are expected to be busier than before especially during the morning and afternoon time. P
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Written by Kristin Wright on September 10, 2010.
Much has been written about the dangers of drunk driving. That drunk drivers are responsible for too many accidents is no secret. These drivers not only place their own lives at risk but also those of other law abiding road users.
But when are these risks most prevalent and how can we protect ourselves from them?
The Arrive Alive road safety website has been required to provide advice and suggestions on the topic of drunk driving – and this is best done when supported with factual evidence. S
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