Remarkably, a new study by the RAC and vehicle insurer Ageas, shows that around 30% of UK motorists will avoid country lanes and smaller roads when travelling on holiday. Drivers would rather add considerable extra time or distance to their journey simply to stay away from narrow lanes or minor roads.
more info…Finding the best parking spots can be challenging but parking your vehicle under a streetlight is a costly oversight. You would think that shining a spotlight on your vehicle keeps it safe, unfortunately, studies show lighting increases the chances of theft rather than boosting security.
more info…The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) brought in new regulations in January 2022 to end the practice known as “price-walking”. Many loyal customers faced increasing insurance policy premiums each year while new customers were often rewarded with a discount or special pricing. Under the new guidelines this is no longer permitted.
more info…Buyers of new and used cars have a lot of financial decisions to make before committing to a purchase. As well as the cost of the vehicle itself, prospective new owners must consider fuel economy, running costs, and the price of annual road tax.
more info…A clocked vehicle is one in which, by accident or design, the milometer has been physically wound back or the display has been reprogrammed to show a lower mileage.
more info…The UK motor trade industry is slowly climbing back on its feet following a number of challenging situations over the last 18 months, and Car Dealer Magazine will once again be awarding a number of outstanding companies from the motor industry with a trophy in their 2020 Car Dealer Power awards.
more info…As drivers of new and used cars slowly return to our roads again and motor trade showrooms start to re-open their doors, reports are showing a steep rise in the number of recent insurance policy claims for accidental damage.
more info…Unicom Insurance wins the coveted ‘Trade Insurance Provider of the Year’ 2019 Award!
The Car Dealer Power Awards, which celebrated their tenth anniversary in 2019, marks the climax of a comprehensive survey commissioned by ‘Car Dealer’ magazine. The survey invites the public to express their views on manufacturers and suppliers in various categories, confidentially, by awarding them marks out of ten. The award ceremony took place on 26th September 2019, in the inspirational surroundings of the Spinnaker Tower high above Portsmouth Harbour. more info…
The phrase “classic car” can mean many things to different people, but often the term refers to either vintage motors which are often show worthy, or more modern vehicles that have a degree of prestige, high price or rarity. more info…
All new and used cars in the UK are placed into car insurance groups which play a major part in determining your insurance policy premium, the system is set up and monitored by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). There are currently 50 different groups reflecting the wide range of vehicles available. When the system was first introduced back in the 1970s, there were only nine available classes, but this expanded to 20 by 1992, and then to the current number in 2006. All cars registered in 1996 or later are now placed into one of these 50 groups, while earlier vehicles are placed at an insurer’s own discretion. more info…
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