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UK drivers face 'tougher penalties' in seat belt rule change
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (382+ words) With the Government putting forward stricter punishments for motorists who neglect to wear seat belts, fresh research from MoneySuperMarket has revealed that 5.9 million British drivers (14%) admit they routinely drive without fastening their belts. According to figures from the Parliamentary Advisory…...
Major boost for UK older drivers over 65 - £116 saving
1+ week, 6+ day ago (411+ words) Older drivers above the age of 65 are set to save on their annual car insurance costs as average premiums fall across the board. According to new data from Compare the Market seen exclusively by Express.co.uk, average car insurance…...
Drivers urged to use 28 day car insurance rule to save £542
3+ week, 10+ min ago (377+ words) Drivers could save a whopping "542 on their annual car insurance bills by following a simple 28-day renewal hack, according to motoring experts. Petrol, diesel and electric car owners'who shopped around 28 days before their car insurance renewal paid hundreds of pounds…...
Martin Lewis sends car insurance warning to every driver in UK
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (400+ words) Martin Lewis has shared an important car insurance "warning" to every motorist in the UK with road users likely overpaying for cover. The Money Saving Expert founder said motorists had been "programmed" to believe annual price hikes were acceptable, when…...
Treasury update over 'subsidy scheme' to 'reduce costs' of car insurance
3+ week, 1+ day ago (455+ words) The Treasury has issued a statement over major changes to car insurance. The comment comes after MPs were recently told that the Government needs to do more to bring down the costs of motor insurance. The costs of motor insurance…...
Renewing your car insurance on this date could save you £540
3+ week, 3+ day ago (499+ words) Drivers could slash more than "540 off their car insurance bill simply by shopping around at the right time " and making a handful of small tweaks to their policy. There is a clear 28-day "sweet spot" before renewal that delivers the…...
Older drivers over 75 targeted with ‘increased’ car insurance bills
3+ week, 6+ day ago (377+ words) Older drivers aged 75 and over are singled out by car insurance firms and pay more to use the roads, according to a top specialist. Ian Wilson, car insurance expert and Managing Director of Tiger.co.uk, warned pensioners will notice…...
UK drivers told how to cut car insurance bills by £280
3+ week, 6+ day ago (366+ words) Motorists can save hundreds of pounds on their annual car insurance bills by changing one crucial detail, according to experts. Specialists at Quotezone have warned that cutting down mileage is one of the easiest ways to slash bills, with road…...
Martin Lewis tells certain drivers they can save money on car insurance
4+ week, 2+ day ago (237+ words) The Money Saving Expert presented a special edition of The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday evening, dedicated partly to car insurance. During the programme, Lewis fielded a question from a young viewer seeking ways to reduce their insurance costs…...
Drivers get £390 payouts as claims surge
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (392+ words) Pothole compensation claims submitted to councils across Britain have surged by 90% over three years, fresh analysis reveals. RAC research discovered 53,015 claims were lodged with 177 local authorities in 2024, compared with 27,731 claims in 2021. Among councils providing data, Derbyshire County Council experienced the…...