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spain

Weak pound pushes up fuel prices for Brits heading to Europe

Motorists travelling to France and Spain this summer should expect to pay significantly more at the pump than a year ago due to a weak pound.

Savings | 14 May 2013
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Drivers could save hundreds with Formula 1 technology

Technology normally used on Formula 1 cars could now help young motorists drive down the cost of their car insurance premiums, says a new report.

Car Insurance | 07 May 2013
Car crash

'My ex-wife slapped me': bizarre excuses motorists give for crashing

Drivers are being driven to distraction by irritating passengers with one in six blaming the actions of others for crashing or having a near miss.

Car Insurance | 26 Apr 2013
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Car insurance premiums fall for 'whiplash capital of Europe'

Car insurance premiums stopped rising in the first three months of this year, according to the latest AA British Insurance premium index.

Car Insurance | 25 Apr 2013
Elderly driver

Over 50s drive less to save money

A third of over 50s have cut back on the amount they drive in an attempt to save money, according to a report.

Savings | 22 Apr 2013
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Petrol pump sales plunge as Brits cutback

Forecourt sales of petrol have plunged to 3.5 billion fewer litres than five years ago, says AA.

Utilities | 05 Apr 2013
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Whiplash claims: MPs to investigate 'epidemic'

MPs have today launched an inquiry into how whiplash claims are pushing up the cost of motor insurance.

Car Insurance | 15 Mar 2013
argument

Couples miss savings by living financially separate lives

Couples could save over £350 a year by merging their finances, according to new research.

Insurance | 14 Mar 2013
Car crash

Millions would fake whiplash to get compensation

More than 1.7 million motorists would consider making a claim for a personal injury after a road accident, even if they knew they weren't badly hurt, new research reveals.

Car Insurance | 13 Mar 2013
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Brits back insurers' right to access private information

There has been 'overwhelming support' from the British public to let insurers have access to drivers' details from the DVLA.

Insurance | 07 Mar 2013
young-driver

ABI: young driver proposals could cut premiums by 20%

Teenagers' annual motor premiums could be cut by up to 15% if the government adopts proposals to improve young driver safety, according to the Association of British Insurers.

Car Insurance | 05 Mar 2013
Female driver

One in seven Brits 'have driven without insurance'

One in seven UK motorists admit they have broken the law by driving without insurance, with young drivers most likely to get behind the wheel uninsured.

Car Insurance | 04 Mar 2013
Breaking into a car

Revealed: the cars targeted by thieves and vandals

Smart Car, BMW and Maserati owners may want to take extra care as thieves and vandals are most likely to target their vehicles.

Car Insurance | 01 Mar 2013
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Top tips to getting a good deal on your car

From wearing the right clothes to picking the winning colour, we reveal how to cut the cost of buying a new car.

Savings | 22 Feb 2013
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Motorists waste £2bn a year staying loyal to insurers

Automatically renewing your car insurance could mean you are throwing away £300 a year, according to a new report.

Car Insurance | 18 Feb 2013

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