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Drivers could be paying hundreds extra by choosing monthly insurance payments
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (547+ words) Millions of motorists are paying eye-watering interest rates just to spread the cost of their car insurance, with some providers charging rates approaching 30% APR, according to new research. Consumer group Which? has warned that drivers who cannot afford to pay…...
Warning for drivers over fake policies sold by 'ghost brokers"
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (129+ words) With insurance scams and 'ghost brokers' on the rise in Worcester, motorists are being warned they could lose thousands of pounds if they're caught out. Driving without valid insurance, even unknowingly, can lead to an unlimited fine, six penalty points,…...
Martin Lewis reveals simple trick to slash home and car insurance renewal bills
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) Drivers and homeowners are being given a 'perverse' warning - insurance prices are coming down. But, as Martin Lewis explains, cheaper doesn't mean cheap, and millions are still paying far more than they need to. According to the Money Saving Expert…...
Worcestershire councils turn down 99% of pothole claims in 2024
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (405+ words) Pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain have spiked by 90% in three years, according to new analysis. RAC research found 53, 015 claims were submitted to 177 local authorities in 2024, compared with 27, 731 claims in 2021. Of the councils which provided data, Derbyshire County…...