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News articles for May 2008
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30 May 2008 Group calls for action on driving costs
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A drivers' group claims British motorists are getting poor value for money from a high tax, low investment economy. more >>
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30 May 2008 Self insurance warning issued
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Self-insuring is something to consider for homeowners but should not be counted on to cover big problems, an expert says. more >>
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30 May 2008 Drivers can 'save £290 in fuel' with simple tips
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A company says the UK's drivers could save £290 in fuel each year by adopting more economical driving habits.
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29 May 2008 Home boiler change 'could save money'
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Homeowners looking to make their houses eco-friendly have been advised to focus on energy use and consider a particular type of boiler. more >>
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29 May 2008 Drivers 'pay millions' for speeding courses
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Drivers could be paying out millions of pounds in speeding course fees on top of fines, according to a report. more >>
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29 May 2008 Thieves target number plates
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Drivers in one area are being warned to be on the lookout for thieves stealing number plates from cars parked on owners' driveways. more >>
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28 May 2008 Homes 'to be helped to go green'
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UK homeowners are to be helped to go green with a government programme which could see loan schemes developed for people to buy energy-saving more >>
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28 May 2008 'Ditch road tax change' call
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A motoring group is appealing to the government to ditch plans to introduce retrospective car tax changes. more >>
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28 May 2008 'Eco driving' tips launched
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Drivers could save hundreds of pounds a year just by following simple rules on driving more efficiently, the EU says. more >>
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27 May 2008 DIY enthusiasts look to up value of homes
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Homeowners are turning to DIY improvements in an effort to add value to their properties, a survey has shown. more >>
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27 May 2008 Most drivers 'distracted' by speed cameras
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Most British motorists feel they are driven to distraction by the nation's network of speed cameras, a survey has shown. more >>
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27 May 2008 Dozens of drivers caught on phones
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In the space of a month, police in one area have caught 60 drivers using mobile phones while at the wheel. more >>
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23 May 2008 Motorbikes in bus lane plan to go ahead
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A motorcyclists' group looks to have succeeded in persuading London's new mayor to deliver on a promise to allow bikes into bus lanes. more >>
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23 May 2008 Drivers told 'heed deer warning signs'
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Drivers have been advised to pay close attention to deer warning signs after research revealed the animals are most often involved in accidents more >>
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23 May 2008 Police issue advice after spate of burglaries
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Homeowners in one area are being urged to look at their properties through the eyes of a burglar after a spate of thefts. more >>
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22 May 2008 Motorists confess 'naughty habits'
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Organisers of a world-famous car show have launched an online confession centre for naughty motorists. more >>
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22 May 2008 Homeowners 'battling unfinished DIY projects'
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More than seven million British households could be battling unfinished DIY projects. more >>
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22 May 2008 Drivers warned over air conditioning use
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Experts are warning drivers not to cut back on their in-car air conditioning use in an attempt to reduce fuel consumption. more >>
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21 May 2008 Fuel prices prompt small car popularity surge
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Drivers could be looking to reduce their outlays by downsizing their vehicles, new figures show. more >>
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21 May 2008 Unique new sat nav for van drivers
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New ProNav software package is designed specifically for van and truck drivers.
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21 May 2008 Bike riders clocked doing more than 100mph
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Motorcyclists in East Fife have been clocked at speeds of up to 110mph by Scottish police officers. more >>
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20 May 2008 New gel 'fireproofs' vulnerable homes
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Homeowners in the US have a remarkable new weapon in the fight against wildfires which could revolutionise methods of protecting property against more >>
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20 May 2008 Speeding 'tops driving offences'
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Speeding is by far the most common driving offence committed by British motorists, statistics show. more >>
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20 May 2008 Cameras check Manchester car details
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A new breed of surveillance camera is being used to record the details of cars travelling into Manchester as police tackle vehicle crime. more >>
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19 May 2008 Top ten used car buying tips published
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Car experts have released a basic top ten tips guide for used car buyers and warned against buying vehicles with potentially dangerous faults.The RAC more >>
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19 May 2008 Scotland to get 25-year flood protection plan
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Scotland is stepping up a bid to protect homes against flooding as an inquiry into the issue continues. more >>
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19 May 2008 Car insurance hikes for mobile phone offenders
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Motorists who flout the law and use their mobile phones while driving are getting hit by both police action and insurance costs, research shows. more >>
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16 May 2008 One in three drivers fail sight test
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One in three London motorists have failed a vision screening test, prompting concerns that millions of drivers could be unsafe on the road. more >>
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16 May 2008 Insurer plans to deliver cover certificates online
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A car insurance company is planning to offer fully electronic certificates for customers buying their cover over the internet. more >>
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16 May 2008 Impacts of climate change and flooding examined
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A world-leading meteorologist is to deliver a lecture on climate change and its impact on the lives and homes of people in the UK and around the more >>
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15 May 2008 Chamber attacks work parking charge
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A city council's plans to introduce charges for workplace parking spaces have been attacked by a business leader. more >>
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15 May 2008 Drivers "using web more" for car insurance
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Drivers are starting to avoid using the phone in favour of the searching the internet when looking for car insurance, a new survey suggests. more >>
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15 May 2008 Automatic braking to feature as standard
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Volvo is taking car safety up a gear by offering a model with a fully automatic braking system as standard. more >>
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14 May 2008 'Bling' Britons 'now own more than £52 billion in jewellery'
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British people are storing a massive £52 billion in jewellery inside their homes, new research suggests. more >>
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14 May 2008 Garages 'profiteering' on fuel mistake costs
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Drivers who fill up their cars with the wrong fuel by mistake could be being ripped off by the resulting repair charges, a study suggests. more >>
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14 May 2008 Safety group backs driving test changes
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A leading highway safety group has backed government plans to overhaul the UK practical driving test in a bid to promote "lifelong" driver more >>
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13 May 2008 Drivers could be swapping four wheels for two
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Motorists searching for ways of cutting journey times and costs could be behind a sharp increase in motorcycle sales, an industry expert says. more >>
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13 May 2008 Burglars targeting insecure homes by night
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Burglars have been targeting homes in one area by going house-to-house looking for unlocked doors and windows at night. more >>
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13 May 2008 'Over a million' have driven without car insurance
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More than one million people have driven without car insurance over the past twelve months, research suggests. more >>
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12 May 2008 Bike safety championed by volunteer group
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A volunteer group has been formed in an ambitious effort to cut motorcycle accidents through advanced training for bikers. more >>
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12 May 2008 Family of seven 'slash carbon footprint with car change'
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A family of seven has successfully completed a green living experiment by reducing their car emissions. more >>
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12 May 2008 Cycle theft soaring as one bike is stolen 'every 65 seconds'
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Cycle theft in the UK is soaring with a bike now stolen every 65 seconds, according to one home insurer. more >>
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09 May 2008 Drivers given tips to cut insurance and fuel costs
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Drivers should curb their speed and improve security to keep a lid on their car insurance and motoring costs. more >>
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09 May 2008 People carrier for eight to arrive in June
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A car maker has unveiled an affordable people carrier it says can carry eight people plus luggage. more >>
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08 May 2008 Car insurance checks 'part of anti-social behaviour crackdown'
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Further checks to ensure people have adequate car insurance could come into force as part of plans to tackle anti-social behaviour. more >>
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08 May 2008 Fresh landslide of motorcycle tests 'likely'
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A motorcycle industry group has launched a high-profile campaign to raise awareness of two-wheeled driving test changes. more >>
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08 May 2008 New driving test details finally unveiled
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New learner drivers face a widespread overhaul of the UK driving test after long-awaited plans were finally unveiled. more >>
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07 May 2008 Further lessons 'could cut young drivers' insurance costs'
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Young drivers could get agreed discounts on their car insurance premiums if they take advanced driving lessons.The government is working with car more >>
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07 May 2008 Vauxhall saloon gets hot upgrade in time for summer
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Vauxhall's already super-quick VXR8 is getting more power under the bonnet in the form of a V8 engine called the LS3. more >>
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07 May 2008 Campaigners want Johnson to tighten congestion charge
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A green vehicle group is petitioning the new mayor of London in an effort to secure an overhaul of the capital's much-debated congestion charge. more >>
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06 May 2008 Revamped classic Volkswagen to face race test
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The new Volkswagen Scirocco will face the Nurburgring, Germany, later this month with three factory-developed racing versions of the new coupe put more >>
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06 May 2008 Car makers can 'lead the green revolution'
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The car industry can lead a world revolution in technology by developing eco-friendly innovations, one consultant has said. more >>
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06 May 2008 Volvo strengthens reputation after crash tests
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Volvo has further strengthened its strong safety reputation after good results in a test focussing on whiplash safety. more >>
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02 May 2008 Greener car 'could bring down car insurance costs'
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A greener car could lead to cheaper car insurance bills as well as lower tax charges, an expert has said. The British Insurance Brokers' Association more >>
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02 May 2008 Nissan Micra relative 'could arrive in the UK'
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A practical, fuel efficient Nissan currently only sold in Japan could be coming to Europe. What Car? reports the company's next-generation Nissan more >>
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02 May 2008 Measures to reduce dumping of harmful car chemicals 'not working'
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More than a million scrap cars a year could still be ending up in landfill with tyres and harmful chemicals intact, an environmental group says. more >>
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01 May 2008 "Big surge" in north-west drivers caught using phones at the wheel
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New police figures from one region show almost 40 drivers a day were caught using their mobile phones while driving in 2006.The Liverpool Daily Post more >>
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01 May 2008 Uncertain economy "not impacting" car insurance market
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A leading insurance expert says an uncertain economic cliamte is not impacting on the availability of cover for Britain's motorists.Graeme Trudgill more >>
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01 May 2008 "White vin man" a new breed of driver says insurer
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An insurer says a new generation of commercial vehicle drivers are beginning to rival the stereotypical 'white van man'.Car insurance retailer more >>