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News articles for April 2008
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30 Apr 2008 City car drivers 'more likely to get whiplash'
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Drivers of so-called city cars could be facing serious whiplash injury in the event of a low-speed rear-end collision, according to the latest more >>
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30 Apr 2008 Uninsured drivers 'encouraged by lack of government campaign'
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The lack of a large government campaign highlighting the need for motor insurance is one of the reasons why people drive without the required cover, more >>
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29 Apr 2008 Law-breaking drivers number 1,700 in Suffolk
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Over 1,700 drivers have broken driving laws in Suffolk in the first three months of this year, according to new figures.Statistics released by more >>
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29 Apr 2008 Safety warning for school run parents
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Parents who regularly drive their children to schools could be risking their family's safety by failing to secure their kids in their seats more >>
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28 Apr 2008 Motorists 'should prepare for driving abroad'
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Drivers thinking of taking their cars overseas this summer have been advised to begin preparing for their holidays as soon as possible.As part of its more >>
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28 Apr 2008 Leicester drivers warned over car thefts
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Motorists in Leicester have been urged to be on their guard following a series of thefts from cars in the Spinney Hill Park area.More than 40 thefts more >>
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28 Apr 2008 Drivers 'want small, efficient cars'
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More motorists are opting to buy smaller and more efficient vehicles than previously, it has been claimed.Greater numbers of car buyers are searching more >>
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25 Apr 2008 ABD slams "greed tax"
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The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has criticised the government's proposed increase in vehicle tax, claiming that it will have very little more >>
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25 Apr 2008 Danger of kerb mounting highlighted
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TyreSafe, the tyre safety organisation, has warned drivers of the damage that mounting a kerb can do to their car's tyres and wheels axles.The group more >>
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24 Apr 2008 Motorists urged not to panic over petrol
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Drivers should not panic buy extra petrol as a result of concerns over shortages, according to the government.Secretary of state for business, more >>
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24 Apr 2008 Police root out uninsured drivers
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A police operation in Hertfordshire has seen a number of drivers caught out for travelling without car insurance.Officers utilised automatic number more >>
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23 Apr 2008 Drivers 'pay millions' in parking charges
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UK motorists are shelling out millions in parking charges every year, new research has revealed.According to figures from the AA, a collective more >>
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23 Apr 2008 'Now is the best time to buy a used car'
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Drivers in the market for their next vehicle have been advised that now may be the best time to purchase a used car.According to EurotaxGlass's, the more >>
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23 Apr 2008 Police warn of car vandals
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Drivers in Chard, Ilminster and Horton in the south-west have been warned that vandals targeting local cars are currently on the loose in the more >>
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22 Apr 2008 Police target seatbelt lawbreakers
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Police in Lothian are cracking down on drivers who fail to wear seatbelts over the course of this week.The clampdown comes as part of a national more >>
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22 Apr 2008 Survey: Fewer men fix their own cars
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Fewer male drivers are dealing with car problems themselves, according to a new poll.The survey by Castrol found that 14 per cent of men try to solve more >>
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22 Apr 2008 Minor accidents 'more likely to cause write-offs'
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Drivers involved in minor collisions are more likely to see their vehicles written off than before, it has been claimed.According to a new report more >>
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21 Apr 2008 Two-thirds of motorists 'want drink drive limit cut'
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Car insurance customers' confidence could be boosted by figures showing two-thirds of motorists would back a cut in the UK drink drive limit.A poll more >>
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21 Apr 2008 'Nearly 90 per cent' of cars sent for scrap recyclable
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New figures show almost 90 per cent of a typical car sent for scrap can be re-used or recycled.The Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory more >>
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21 Apr 2008 'Caveman complex' blamed for male driving trends
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A new study looking at the differences between the sexes and the impact that has on car insurance risk has suggested that men remain cavemen deep more >>
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18 Apr 2008 IAM welcomes insurance penalties for mobile use
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The move by one insurer to penalise drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel by upping premium costs has been welcomed by one industry more >>
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18 Apr 2008 Car insurance premiums stabilise
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Premiums for holders of comprehensive car insurance have steadied, according to new figures from the AA.The insurer has said that average more >>
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18 Apr 2008 Drivers look to greener cars
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A new survey has revealed that two-thirds of new car buyers are looking for a vehicle with environmentally-friendly credentials.Nearly half of these more >>
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17 Apr 2008 £1.50 a litre petrol "unlikely"
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It is unlikely that petrol costs will reach £1.50 a litre as has been recently predicted, according to the RMI Petrol Retailers more >>
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17 Apr 2008 Credit crunch 'could make motorbikes attractive to drivers'
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Concerns over the state of the economy could lead car owners to consider a motorcycle instead, it has been claimed.According to the Motor Cycle more >>
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16 Apr 2008 Convertibles 'becoming more popular'
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Figures have shown an increase in the popularity of convertible vehicles among British drivers.According to a recent study by Carcraft, a 33 per cent more >>
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16 Apr 2008 'Hay fever to blame for 2m accidents'
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More than two million road incidents in the UK are caused by sneezing drivers every year, a study has shown.With hay fever season about to set in, a more >>
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15 Apr 2008 Electric car chargers introduced at shopping centres
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Motorists considering going green may be interested to read that a number of shopping centres across the UK have introduced special chargers for more >>
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15 Apr 2008 'Many Brits find their vehicles vandalised'
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Many Britons may have found that parking on the road has caused them damage to their vehicle - and potentially to their car insurance more >>
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15 Apr 2008 School run drivers told to slow down
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Motorists in the Highlands are being urged to keep their speed down when travelling near local schools.At Glencoe Primary School in Lochaber, more >>
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14 Apr 2008 Female driver course launched
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A course has been launched in Yeovil to help female drivers keep their confidence in uncertain situations.The Women in the Driving Seat evening more >>
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14 Apr 2008 Campaign launched to cut car crime
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Police in North Yorkshire have launched an initiative that could help cut vehicle and subsequent car insurance claims.The operation has been dubbed more >>
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11 Apr 2008 Fewer speeding fines for Highlands' drivers
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Fewer Scottish car insurance holders may have risked a claim by speeding, with fines for the offence dropping in number recently.The Scotsman reports more >>
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11 Apr 2008 Hampshire drivers urged to look out for bikers
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Motorists in Hampshire are being urged to take longer to look out for motorbikes this spring.Advertisements are set to be displayed across the county more >>
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11 Apr 2008 MoD looks to cut road accident rates
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to begin research into driver behaviour by installing a monitoring device in vehicles used by its personnel.An more >>
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10 Apr 2008 Website to help Brits fight motoring convictions
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A new website is being launched with the aim of helping drivers identify whether they can challenge motoring convictions.According to a recent more >>
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10 Apr 2008 12m Brits 'support lower speed limits'
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Millions of UK drivers would welcome the introduction of 20 mph speed limits in residential areas of London, a study has shown.According to research more >>
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10 Apr 2008 Brits going green with used cars
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Buyers of used cars are increasingly opting for greener vehicles, a study has shown.Research by Experian has highlighted an increase in sales of used more >>
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09 Apr 2008 Vehicle crime operation 'a success'
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A week-long police operation across Wales and the south-west has seen more than one hundred vehicles seized for being without car insurance more >>
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09 Apr 2008 Green car insurance 'helping people become eco-friendly'
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Motorists should be educated about the benefits of going green so that they do not feel they are being forced to become more >>
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09 Apr 2008 Young drivers to learn skills in Wokingham
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Young people in Wokingham are being given the opportunity to learn how to drive safely and potentially avoid car insurance claims.The borough has more >>
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08 Apr 2008 Tired driver campaign welcomed
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Car insurance provider Sainsbury's has welcomed a new government campaign that aims to crack down on motorists who drive when tired.Research by the more >>
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08 Apr 2008 Mayoral candidates urged to back 20 mph limits
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Mayoral candidates in London are being urged to get behind the 20 mph speed limits proposed by Ken Livingstone earlier this week.In a move that could more >>
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08 Apr 2008 Motorists 'failing to haggle car prices down'
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Motorists may be able to haggle a better deal on their car insurance, but when it comes to the vehicle itself, many drivers fail to knock the price more >>
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07 Apr 2008 Snow showers prompt driver warning
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Motorists are being urged to take care when driving in light of the recent snow showers.The wintry weather is set to continue this week, potentially more >>
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07 Apr 2008 Livingstone calls for reduced speed limit in London
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Today sees London mayor Ken Livingstone call for the speed limit in the UK capital to be reduced to 20 mph on every road.Mr Livingstone is pledging more >>
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07 Apr 2008 VW adds greener diesel to Touareg range
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Motorists looking to get their hands on a greener vehicle may be interested to read that Volkswagen is adding a new diesel model to its Touareg more >>
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04 Apr 2008 Wiltshire drivers 'support speed cameras'
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A survey has shown that motorists in Wiltshire support speed traps in their county.Car insurance holders may be among the 86 per cent of drivers more >>
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04 Apr 2008 East Lincs to host road safety event
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A vital road safety event is to be held later this month in East Lincolnshire.The Drive 4 Life campaign, organised by Lincolnshire Police and local more >>
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03 Apr 2008 Newcastle sees reduction in burglaries
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The past four months have seen burglary levels reduced by over a quarter in areas of Newcastle; home insurance customers may be interested to more >>
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03 Apr 2008 Biker safety guidance goes online
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British roads could be better designed to incorporate the needs of motorcyclists with the help of a new website.The Institute of Highway Incorporated more >>
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03 Apr 2008 Worries voiced over road conditions
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Concerns regarding the long-term damage to roads caused by utility company reinstatements have been welcomed by Devon county council.A report by the more >>
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02 Apr 2008 Drivers told: Remember parking law changes
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Motorists in Surrey are being urged to remember that new parking rules are set to come into force this week.Under the new plans, motorists can be more >>
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02 Apr 2008 Young drivers 'need passenger restrictions'
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A motoring body is calling for restrictions on the number of passengers allowed to be carried by new drivers to reduce road traffic accidents.The more >>
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01 Apr 2008 Royal launches young driver course
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A Young Driver Scheme has been launched by a royal in a bid to cut road traffic offences in Thames Valley.The initiative, launched by Prince Michael more >>
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01 Apr 2008 'Silver' drivers favour Fords
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Ford has become the car brand of choice for the over-65s, pushing Vauxhall into second place, a study has shown.So-called 'silver' drivers are now more >>
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01 Apr 2008 Worksop drivers see car crime spate
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Residents of Worksop, Nottinghamshire, are set to receive advice that could help them avoid car insurance claims in the wake of a recent spate of more >>