Any old insurance?

There are legal obligations imposed upon drivers and motorcycle riders that, if not met, render an individual guilty of no insurance, an absolute offence, with little opportunity of a defence. As a driver or rider of a car or motorcycle, you must ensure that the vehicle is registered, insured (the minimum is third-party insurance covering […]

Volvo caring for its customers

Do you love the cachet of driving a brand-new car, but hate the idea of long-term commitment? Volvo has the answer with its new hassle-free Care by Volvo scheme. The whole process of owning a car can be daunting. There’s the upfront expense, the fees for insurance, tax and maintenance, but most of all, the […]

Volkswagen launches three-year fixed-price insurance for commercials

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new fixed price insurance offer to reward owners who are often hit with increases in premiums when staying with the same insurer. The three-year fixed price insurance offer from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services has been introduced in response to customer feedback after research revealed 40 per cent of owners switch insurance every year because loyalty isn’t rewarded.

Falsely Implicated

Q  My twin brother took my car without my knowledge, got stopped for speeding by the police, and gave my name at the roadside. Because he knows all of my personal details, the policeman accepted them as being correct. I have now received a summons to court, and my brother won’t confess that he was driving […]

Highest insurance premiums paid by young and elderly drivers

The Association of British Insurers has published new data today which shows why age is an important factor in deciding premiums for motor insurance policies. The data shows the average premiums that customers of different age groups pay for their car insurance, compared to the cost of the average claim they make.

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