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News articles for January 2008

31 Jan 2008 Drivers told: Beware the dangers of frosting: Car insurance provider Sainsbury's is urging drivers not to leave their vehicles unattended while they defrost - a practice called frosting.With more >>
31 Jan 2008 Claims from potholes 'on the increase': More claims have been made as a result of potholes since 1996, an organisation has stated.According to TyreSafe, the number of claims being made for more >>
31 Jan 2008 'Seatbelts save 60,000 lives': Thousands of lives have been saved in the UK since the introduction of laws to enforce the wearing of seatbelts.According to figures from the more >>
30 Jan 2008 More than 20% of cars 'not insured' in Huddersfield: The West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority (WYPTA) has revealed that 22.9 per cent of cars in the HD1 postcode area do not have car insurance, more >>
30 Jan 2008 Sales of SUVs and MPVs on the up: Sales of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) rose during the third quarter of 2007, according to the latest figures from more >>
29 Jan 2008 Vehicle break-ins prompt police warning: Basingstoke drivers are being urged to keep their vehicles secure following a spate of break-ins, which could have resulted in car insurance claims more >>
29 Jan 2008 Police urge drivers to protect satnavs: Police in Humberside are hoping to reduce incidents of vehicle crime, which potentially result in car insurance claims for affected automobile more >>
29 Jan 2008 Police target illegal plates: Motorists who use vehicles to carry out crimes - potentially risking more than a car insurance claim - are the target of a police operation in West more >>
28 Jan 2008 Vehicle crime down in Oxford town: Vehicle crime in the Wantage area of Oxford has been reduced by more than 50 per cent in the past year, figures have shown.The Oxford Mail reports more >>
28 Jan 2008 Motorbike body slams tax evasion estimates: Motorbike insurance holders may be interested to read that recent figures highlighting the number of motorbike tax evaders in the UK have been more >>
25 Jan 2008 Car insurance 'being enforced more stringently': Everyone who owns a vehicle is being urged by the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) to make sure they have car insurance.Graeme Trudgill, more >>
24 Jan 2008 Car owners warned after spate of thefts: Drivers in Northolt are being warned to keep an eye on their vehicles after a series of thefts in the area, news which could prompt motorists to more >>
23 Jan 2008 'March is the time for a new car': Britons looking to invest in a new car this year have been informed that March is the best month in which to make the purchase.With high quality more >>
23 Jan 2008 Work drivers not taking regular breaks?: People who drive for work purposes may not be taking the number of breaks they need to stay safe at the wheel - potentially risking a car insurance more >>
23 Jan 2008 'Foreign drivers responsible for thousands of traffic incidents': This week sees the Association of British Insurers (ABI) release a report showing that motorists from continental Europe are responsible for 18,000 more >>
22 Jan 2008 Police get techno-savvy with plodcasts: Home insurance holders in Hampshire may be enthused to read that police in the county have invested a new measure to improve police communication more >>
22 Jan 2008 Gocompare.com defends comparison websites: Comparison website Gocompare.com is rallying against claims by the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) that such sites base their more >>
22 Jan 2008 '5% of drivers not paying road tax': Vehicle excise duty enforcement needs to be stronger to reduce the rising number of tax dodgers, it has been claimed.In response to findings that the more >>
21 Jan 2008 Motorists to face random breath tests?: Motorists could be set to be breathalysed randomly under new plans outlined by a parliamentary committee.The Parliamentary Advisory Committee for more >>
21 Jan 2008 Drivers 'must remove valuables to avoid claims': Drivers in North Tyneside are being urged to preserve their vehicles' safety - and potentially their car insurance premiums - by keeping valuable more >>
21 Jan 2008 'More bikers in Britain': The number of Britons investing in a motorbike - and potentially motorcycle insurance - rose by the largest proportion in seven years in more >>
18 Jan 2008 More claims to be made amid flooding?: Flooding last year resulted in numerous car insurance claims, figures have shown.According to findings by website GoCompare.com, some 11 per cent of more >>
18 Jan 2008 'Police must get tough on drink drivers': The declining number of drivers failing breath tests during the recent festive period highlights the need for strong enforcement, it has been more >>
18 Jan 2008 Motorists told to stop for schoolchildren: Drivers in Hampshire are being urged to remember to stop for school crossings to help protect more than their car insurance premiums.The local more >>
17 Jan 2008 Drink driver numbers down: Drink drivers fell in number by almost a fifth during the recent Christmas and new year period, statistics have shown.The findings, from the more >>
17 Jan 2008 Fifth of 18-24s went driving with a drunk last Christmas: Almost 20 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds got into a vehicle last festive season where the driver could have risked more than a car insurance claim by more >>
17 Jan 2008 ESC 'to help protect people': Electronic stability control (ESC) could do more than help drivers avoid car insurance claims.According to the European Parliament, the technology more >>
16 Jan 2008 NI bikers to have alcohol limit lowered?: Bikers - potentially including those with motorcycle insurance policies - may be interested to read that a government minister has suggested lowering more >>
16 Jan 2008 'SmartWater deters burglars better than alarms': Britons looking to avoid home insurance claims may be interested to read that invisible liquid SmartWater is a more effective burglar deterrent than more >>
16 Jan 2008 Avoid alcohol, drivers urged: Motorists are being urged to steer clear of driving - and a potential car insurance claim - after having even a drop of alcohol.The Institute of more >>
15 Jan 2008 Fewer drink drivers caught in Scotland: Police in central Scotland have announced a fall of 13 per cent in the number of drink drivers during the second month of their Winter Road Safety more >>
15 Jan 2008 Suffolk police hand out steering locks: Suffolk drivers may be less likely to need to make a car insurance claim for theft after being given a helping hand from police.Motorists across the more >>
14 Jan 2008 Women drivers' vision 'blocked by hair': Females could be putting more at risk than a car insurance claim by driving with vision-hampering hairstyles.According to a survey by insurer more >>
14 Jan 2008 Police highlight patio door vulnerability: Redditch residents are being advised to take steps to protect their properties if they have sliding patio doors.The warning from police comes after more >>
14 Jan 2008 Police issue car crime prevention advice: Newcastle motorists have been issued with advice that could help them avoid claims on their car insurance policies.Police in the region have issued more >>
11 Jan 2008 Rate hold to adversely affect auto industry?: The motoring industry could suffer as a result of interest rates being held, it has been claimed.According to the Retail Motor Industry's National more >>
11 Jan 2008 Auto makers 'have a long way to go' to cut CO2: The vehicle manufacturing industry still has a long way to go if it is to meet CO2 targets, it has been claimed.Last year saw car makers reduce the more >>
11 Jan 2008 Vehicle crime doubles in Suffolk town: Crime against vehicles in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, doubled last month, potentially resulting in car insurance claims for the owners.As a result, more >>
10 Jan 2008 Police clamp down on vehicle criminals: Police in Buxton, Derbyshire, have stepped up their attempts to crack down on vehicle criminals in the area.According to the Buxton Advertiser, more >>
10 Jan 2008 Summer tyres 'not always adequate all year long': Drivers should beware that using summer tyres in the winter months may not be enough to keep them safe.According to tyre expert Kuhmo, while sticking more >>
10 Jan 2008 Police issue car crime warning: Police in Bromsgrove are urging local drivers to be vigilant for thieves - who could cause them to have to make a car insurance claim in the event of more >>
09 Jan 2008 '£2.2 million wasted through under-inflated tyres': British drivers are wasting millions every year by not checking their tyre pressure.This is according to Cooper Tire Europe, which has discovered more >>
09 Jan 2008 'Take care in extreme weather': One car insurance provider is urging motorists to take extra care amid forecasts of severe weather.The Met Office has predicted that Northern more >>
09 Jan 2008 'Look after vehicle fitness': Motorists are being urged to look after the fitness of their vehicle in addition to their own health this year.Research by car supermarket Motorpoint more >>
08 Jan 2008 Wigan gets crime alert scheme: Residents of Wigan are being alerted to possible home insurance-threatening crimes in their neighbourhood via a modern scheme.More than 100 people more >>
08 Jan 2008 Car crushing 'wasteful': Crushing vehicles found to be untaxed or without car insurance is a waste of money, a motoring body has claimed.According to the Association of more >>
08 Jan 2008 Van demand up for December: Demand for commercial vehicles such as vans and trucks rose to a positive high last month, figures have shown.Statistics from the Society of Motor more >>
07 Jan 2008 Lancs town sees burglaries double: Police in the Lancashire town of Rossendale are staging high visibility patrols after the number of burglaries across the area more than more >>
07 Jan 2008 Drivers help lower satnav theft rate: Motorists in south Worcestershire have been heeding police advice to help deter criminals from targeting their vehicles - potentially also helping to more >>
07 Jan 2008 Diets to spell disaster for drivers?: Unhealthy lifestyles can adversely impact upon driving ability, it has been claimed, potentially resulting in car insurance consequences.According to more >>
04 Jan 2008 Vehicle crime down by 20% in Gtr Manchester: Vehicle crime across Greater Manchester fell by more than 20 per cent over Christmas compared with the same period in 2006.According to police more >>
04 Jan 2008 Young drivers to risk their car's safety?: Thousands of young motorists could risk a claim on their car insurance this winter by choosing the wrong method of removing ice from their more >>
04 Jan 2008 Snow hits Yorkshire roads: Some motorists may have been grateful for their car insurance when they found themselves stuck in snow that fell across North Yorkshire.A number of more >>
03 Jan 2008 Formby residents urged to be vigilant for burglars: Householders in Formby who leave their properties unsecured during working hours could face a claim on their home insurance.The area's police force more >>
03 Jan 2008 Tyre warning for drivers: With the possibility of snow this week, motorists are being urged to check the safety of their tyres.According to TyreSafe, motorists returning to more >>
03 Jan 2008 Car insurance risk to dozy drivers?: Motorists who fall asleep at the wheel could risk more than a car insurance claim, but a tenth of people who drive for work purposes have admitted to more >>
02 Jan 2008 Drivers issued with car keys warning: Motorists could find themselves facing more than a car insurance claim should the keys to their vehicle be stolen.Police in Cheshire are warning more >>
02 Jan 2008 Defrosting driver 'will not change': A driver who potentially risked a car insurance claim when caught defrosting his vehicle while leaving it unattended has vowed not to change his more >>
02 Jan 2008 Car thawing to lead to insurance claim?: Drivers who leave their vehicles warming up on the drive before they leave the house could be leaving themselves open to becoming victims of more >>

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