Brits back harsher penalties for mobile-using motorists

Following news that the government is considering harsher penalties for people who use a mobile phone while driving, research by car insurance provider Direct Line reveals that over two thirds of British motorists would support the measures.

They...

Car-jacking warning for Manchester motor insurance customers

Motor insurance customers in the Manchester area have been warned by police to lock up their vehicles and "remain vigilant" after two recent car-jacking incidents.

One was a failed attempt during which the offenders failed in stealing...

Car insurance customers urged to belt up

Car insurance customers are being reminded of the potentially fatal consequences of not wearing a seatbelt in a graphic new advertising campaign.

Launching the...

Check vehicles before use after snow, urges car insurance firm

Well, it looks like the cold snap has finally left us and there is a major thaw taking place across the land. Although you might be chomping at the bit to take your car for a spin after being stuck at home for the past week, it’s important to...

Pothole advice for car insurance customers

Car insurance customers in the UK may be concentrating on staying safe on the country's current icy roads, but personal finance experts have warned of the wider consequences of the big freeze. They anticipate a surge in car insurance claims made...

Car insurance customers prepare for worse weather to come

Forecasters say UK car insurance customers are facing one of the coldest winters in 100 years, with treacherous conditions set to cause "widespread, persistent and severe" transport problems this week. The AA has experienced its busiest ever...

High-powered 'City boys' most likely to have drink driving conviction

Male motorists living in the City of London are most likely to have a conviction for drink driving, according to research. The revelation comes as car insurance customers...

Skidding on ice is main winter driving concern for car insurance customers

Safe driving advice keeps on coming for UK car insurance customers as the nation prepares for a prolonged cold snap over the coming weeks. The latest comes from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), where motoring specialists say skidding on ice...

Conversion fraud warning for people buying cars in the UK

Motor finance companies are working to save car insurance customers money, make the country's roads safer and stop criminals by tackling fraud, but they say the recession has led to an increase in the number of people selling vehicles before they...

Winter driving reminders for car insurance customers

Car insurance experts have offered UK motorists some timely winter driving tips as widespread drops in temperature are forecast across the nation during the lead-up to Christmas.

To avoid a costly weather-induced car insurance claim, the Saga...