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News articles for February 2008
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29 Feb 2008 Work drivers 'a handful'
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Motorists who drive for work purposes could be risking a claim on their car insurance by taking chances at the wheel.Research by road safety charity more >>
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29 Feb 2008 Government clarifies parking enforcement
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UK drivers may be pleased to read that parking enforcement is set to become more transparent under government plans.The state is to introduce a new more >>
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28 Feb 2008 Brits 'paying an extra £1.9 billion' for insurance
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Motorists in the UK are paying over the odds for their car insurance because they are not taking the time to shop around, findings have more >>
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28 Feb 2008 European auto industry calls for supportive legislation on CO2
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Europe's automobile industry is requesting that the European Union (EU) fit forthcoming CO2 legislation around manufacturing cycles.While a phase-in more >>
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28 Feb 2008 Wheels 'a common factor' in bike MOT failure
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Many UK bikers may have found that they need to claim on their motorcycle insurance as a result of badly worn tyres, with wheels being a common more >>
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27 Feb 2008 'Half of motorists text while driving'
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Almost 50 per cent of UK motorists could be risking more than a car insurance claim by texting on their mobile phones while driving.According to more >>
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27 Feb 2008 Brits agree that mobiles impact badly on driving ability
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The majority of Britons believe that using a mobile phone at the wheel affects a motorist's driving ability.On the anniversary of the penalty change more >>
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27 Feb 2008 Bogus instructors face crackdown
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced that it is clamping down on bogus driving instructors.Britons learning to drive are being urged to more >>
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26 Feb 2008 Comprehensive car insurance 'vital for drivers abroad'
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Drivers planning to get behind the wheel while on holiday are being urged to inform their car insurance provider well ahead of their leaving more >>
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26 Feb 2008 'Londoners think new congestion charge is unfair'
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The majority of Londoners feel that the new congestion charge is too high, a study has shown.Research by ICM has shown that three in four people more >>
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26 Feb 2008 Exact models top list of used car buyers' desires
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Motorists looking to buy a used car will choose a particular dealership to look for the exact model they want, findings have shown.According to more >>
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25 Feb 2008 Drivers 'may save money' by checking faults early
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Drivers could save money on car repairs by having minor faults checked out early before they deteriorate further, esure has warned.Research conducted more >>
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25 Feb 2008 Young drivers 'splash out on car enhancers'
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Young motorists are splurging the cash on enhancements for their cars, with new sound systems and engine modifications topping the list of more >>
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22 Feb 2008 Eco-driving 'could save drivers £100 a year each'
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Motorists could find that they save £100 a year by implementing eco-driving measures, it has been claimed.According to the RAC, motorists who more >>
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22 Feb 2008 Congestion charge changes 'to bring little improvement'
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Car maker Porsche has said that changes to the congestion charge in London will not help to reduce CO2 emissions.The firm has conducted an more >>
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22 Feb 2008 'Most drivers have been dazzled'
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The majority of European motorists have been dazzled by the headlights of other vehicles, a study has shown.According to research by TUV Rheinland, more >>
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21 Feb 2008 Drivers 'should check cover' before heading to Europe
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UK drivers are being advised to check their car insurance cover before taking their vehicle with them to Europe.While motorists with policies will more >>
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21 Feb 2008 25% of Brits without home contents insurance?
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While much of the population with mortgages invests in buildings cover for their properties, about a quarter fail to do so for their home contents, more >>
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21 Feb 2008 Scots to see road safety event
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A road safety event is set to take place in Glasgow soon, which could be good news for motorists looking to keep their car insurance premiums more >>
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20 Feb 2008 Congestion charge zone is five years old
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London's congestion charge zone celebrates its fifth anniversary this month with positive results in terms of congestion and pollution.Transport for more >>
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20 Feb 2008 Illegal drivers caught in Essex
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Police in Essex have been clamping down on motorists who commit crimes such as driving without car insurance cover.The recent three-day operation saw more >>
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20 Feb 2008 Police catch car criminal with innovative tactic
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Police in Bradford using a 'capture car' to catch potential vehicle criminals have netted their first offender.Officers have utilised a parked more >>
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19 Feb 2008 Vehicle burglaries halved in Greater Manchester
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Greater Manchester Police have announced that they have halved the number of burglaries in Wigan where vehicles are stolen.According to the more >>
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19 Feb 2008 "Yellow vultures" to target Hampshire speeders
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Drivers who speed down a section of the M27 in Hampshire could find themselves facing more than a car insurance claim.While work is taking place to more >>
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19 Feb 2008 Caravan safety 'a priority' this holiday season
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The Highways Agency has released a new DVD featuring TV presenter Carol Smillie to raise awareness of the risks surrounding towing a trailer or more >>
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18 Feb 2008 Number plate technology 'catching uninsured drivers'
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Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology helped police seize almost double the number of uninsured vehicles last year compared with more >>
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18 Feb 2008 Car crime spate in Scunthorpe
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A number of vehicle owners in Scunthorpe may have found recently that they needed to make a car insurance claim in the wake of a spate of auto more >>
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18 Feb 2008 January 'a positive month' for vehicle trading
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Vehicle trading conditions in January surpassed expectations with regard to auctions, but the market could be softening, it has been more >>
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15 Feb 2008 New congestion zone charges 'could cause CO2 increase'
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The new emissions-based congestion charge that Transport for London is introducing in the capital could have a negative effect on the environment, more >>
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15 Feb 2008 Audi R8 proves the pick of the bunch
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The Audi R8 has been voted MSN Cars Car of the Year, following a poll involving the site's readership.Car fans, including those with car insurance more >>
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14 Feb 2008 Road safety message for young men this Valentine's Day
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Male drivers are being urged to consider their partner's safety this Valentine's Day.A national campaign entitled For My Girlfriend has been launched more >>
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14 Feb 2008 Motorists offered free windscreen blades to cut accidents
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In a bid to reduce accidents and potential car insurance claims, motorists in the UK are being offered free windscreen wiper blades.A study by Car more >>
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14 Feb 2008 Congestion charge changes 'ineffective'
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Changes recently announced to London's congestion charging zone will do little to reduce CO2 emissions, it has been claimed.According to the RAC more >>
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13 Feb 2008 Drivers to have their speed monitored
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Portable speed matrix signs are to be deployed across areas of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, in a bid to get drivers to lower their speed.The rate at more >>
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13 Feb 2008 Work drivers show romantic side
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A survey has shown that business drivers - potentially including those with car insurance policies - would like to whisk their partners away for a more >>
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13 Feb 2008 London drivers to face higher CO2 charges
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Motorists who use London's congestion charging zone may be set to face higher costs when new plans come into force later this year.From October, more >>
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12 Feb 2008 Youngsters taught to avoid car crime
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Children in Bradford are being urged to stay away from creating potentially car insurance claim-inducing damage to vehicles in the area.Youngsters more >>
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12 Feb 2008 'Belt up or pay the price'
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Drivers in Oxfordshire are being advised to belt up or face more than a car insurance claim.Thames Valley Police will be teaming up with the county more >>
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12 Feb 2008 Work drivers 'should be kept safe'
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Employers in the city of York are being urged to take steps to improve the driving habits of their workers - and not just to avoid car insurance more >>
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11 Feb 2008 Car dealerships offer UK's most expensive cup of tea?
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Vehicle repairs firm Kwik-Fit has discovered that Britain's most expensive cup of tea may be found at a driver's local dealership.The firm has made more >>
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11 Feb 2008 Humberside police 'fighting vehicle crime'
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A special police unit in Humberside that targets travelling criminals may have helped local drivers avoid claims on their car insurance.In 2005, the more >>
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11 Feb 2008 Motor industry welcomes rate cut
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Last week's interest rate cut by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee may help to enhance the confidence of those planning to buy more >>
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08 Feb 2008 Brits 'concerned about rising fuel costs'
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Rising fuel costs are impacting upon the choice of new vehicles for UK car buyers, it has been claimed.Motor Trader reports that a survey by more >>
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08 Feb 2008 Fiat introduces green diesel engine
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Car maker Fiat is hoping to reinforce its green credentials with the introduction of a new diesel engine to its Bravo range.The 1.6-litre 16-valve more >>
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08 Feb 2008 Oxford drivers caught on the phone
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A number of drivers in Oxfordshire could face car insurance repercussions if they are convicted for breaking the law.Recently, a police campaign more >>
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07 Feb 2008 Burglary victims urged to reclaim items
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A number of home insurance holders may be among the residents of Wimbledon being urged to come forward and reclaim their stolen goods.Police have more >>
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07 Feb 2008 Pets 'should be secured in cars'
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Drivers in Greater Manchester who let their pets travel unrestrained in their vehicle have been criticised by a road safety organisation.The more >>
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07 Feb 2008 Children urge drivers to slow down
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Schoolchildren in Yorkshire have joined the fight against speeding drivers - who potentially risk a car insurance claim by driving too more >>
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06 Feb 2008 'Many renters without contents insurance'
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More than a third of UK citizens who rent a property have admitted to having no home insurance to cover their possessions.Research by Zurich has more >>
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06 Feb 2008 British cars most popular among Brits
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Cars made by British manufacturers have topped the list of dream automobiles in a recent survey.The study by swiftcover.com found that almost more >>
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06 Feb 2008 Bluetooth risk for in-car gadgets
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Police in Cheshire are urging residents to beware criminals with a taste for gadgets and remove electrical items from their vehicles when parking more >>
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05 Feb 2008 4x4 drivers 'use their vehicles on dirt tracks'
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Many 4x4 drivers have used their vehicles off-road rather than just to complete the school run, findings have shown.Research by AA Personal Loans has more >>
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05 Feb 2008 Police operation to target vehicle criminals
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Police in Yorkshire have announced the launch of Operation Maximum Impact on Crime in a bid to reduce incidents of vehicle offences, which may result more >>
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05 Feb 2008 Drivers 'should obey speed limits'
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Motorists across the country are being advised to respect speed limits regardless of road conditions.GEM Motoring Assist, formerly the Guild of more >>
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04 Feb 2008 Young drivers 'can still find competitive insurance deals'
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Young motorists looking to invest in car insurance should ensure they get the best deal amid a culture of expensive policies.This is according to the more >>
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04 Feb 2008 Car buyers 'have increased choice'
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Motorists looking for a new car are being spoilt for choice, according to the latest findings.A report from auto analysts EurotaxGlass's has more >>
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04 Feb 2008 Use a garage, drivers urged
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Police in Yorkshire are urging motorists to take better care of their vehicles - potentially reducing the risk of having to make a car insurance more >>
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01 Feb 2008 Company car drivers 'must belt up'
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An organisation is reminding company car drivers of the need to buckle up at all times.RoadSafe has made the plea following the findings that wearing more >>
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01 Feb 2008 Government launches anti-mobile campaign
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Drivers looking to avoid car insurance claims as a result of drivers talking on their mobiles may be pleased to read that a new campaign has been more >>