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• Motor insurance news: Drivers warned of tyre failure risks
  Sliding out of control into a kerb can damage vehicle tyres and lead to premature wear, it has been reported. Protyre – the UK independent tyre dealer network – has urged motorists to drive safely
• Drivers 'lack knowledge over accident responses'
  Just a third of drivers admit to knowing what to do should they be involved in an accident, it has been reported. AXA Insurance says there is a lack of knowledge among UK drivers when it comes to dealing
• Scrappage scheme 'can benefit van drivers'
  Van drivers may be able to benefit from the government's extended scrappage scheme, it has been reported. Writing for the Liverpool Daily Echo, Damien Porter noted that it is not just car drivers who can
• Van leasing firm enters car insurance market
  A specialist van leasing company has announced its entrance into the UK car insurance market. Lease4Less, which has worked in the motor finance sector for over 20 years, will now provide insurance cover
• Leaving keys in vehicle 'can invalidate insurance'
  Drivers who leave their keys in their vehicle may invalidate their insurance cover, it has been reported. According to the Financial Ombudsman Service FOS, almost all motor insurance policies include
• Snow and ice 'continuing to cause insurance claims'
  A further surge in car insurance claims was witnessed yesterday December 21st as the UK continued to experience blizzard conditions. Back on Friday December 19th, the AA reported that it had handled
• New motorhome owners 'should be aware of insurance needs'
  Many people have been tempted to invest in caravans and motorhomes over the past year, it has been reported. According to the Caravan Club, a 23 per cent rise in new memberships has been witnessed during
• Caravanning 'booming in the UK'
  The recession has led to a resurgence in camping and caravanning in the UK, it has been claimed. According to Jon Dale, spokesperson for The Camping and Caravanning Club, people have not had the disposable
• AA sees surge in motor insurance claims
  The AA handled 100 claims for snow and ice-related crashes before lunch on Friday December 19th, as the UK was hit by bad weather. The majority of accidents were tail-end shunts, and collisions on bends,
• Honest motorists foot £500m insurance bill
  Honest, law abiding motorists are footing the bill for drivers who take to the roads without car insurance, it has been claimed. According to Sainsbury's Car Insurance, as many as half a million people
• Van drivers warned of new tool theft
  Van drivers in the UK have been warned about leaving new tools on display in their vans. According to car, van and motorhome insurance provider Swinton, tradesmen should be wary of leaving anything in
• Car insurance customers 'should shop around'
  Drivers seeking the best deals on car insurance should ensure they shop around the market before purchasing a policy, it has been claimed. Speaking to the Economic Times, Ajay Shah, head of motor customer
• Extra care needed on roads during winter, says RAC
  Van drivers and other motorists must take extra care on the roads this December, according to the RAC. Commenting as the shortest day of the year – December 21st – approaches, RAC patrol ambassador
• Post Office: Drivers taking vehicle maintenance risks
  Almost half of all car owners have cut corners on repairs and maintenance to save money in the past year, it has been reported. According to Post Office Car Insurance, 28 per cent have slashed costs to
• Motor finance fraud 'increased during Q3'
  Two in five motor finance fraud cases were committed by people selling cars they did not own during the third quarter of the year, it has been reported. According to figures published by the Finance and
• Motorists reminded of drink driving risks
  Car insurance customers are being reminded of the need to avoid drink driving as Christmas approaches. The Think! Norfolk Partnership is running a campaign urging people to remind their friends and loved
• Drivers 'should not leave valuables in their cars'
  Motorists should avoid leaving expensive items in their cars when they park them, it has been claimed. According to Sue Longthorn, managing director at Admiral, too many people are "happy" to
• Bad weather 'keeps drivers off the roads'
  Bad weather over the winter period will be a serious concern for 48 per cent of motorists, a new study has found. According to Saga Motor Insurance, driving in snow and ice is the biggest fear for 39 per
• Customers 'failing to read credit card small print'
  A new study indicates that many credit card customers may be failing to read the small print on their contracts. Research conducted by Nationwide found that 63 per cent of credit card customers do not
• Consumer rights knowledge 'important for credit card consumers'
  Shoppers need to be aware of their rights this Christmas as they embark on a credit card spending splurge, it has been suggested. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills' Know Your Consumer
• Consumers 'seeking fair repayment ordering'
  Over half of all consumers would be disappointed to find their credit card provider pays off their cheapest debt first, it has been reported. According to a new study conducted by Nationwide, 38 per cent
• Quick applications 'needed for 0% credit cards'
  Consumers seeking 0% credit cards this December should act quickly, it has been reported. According to Subprime Blogger, making a late application for the best credit card deals is not an option during
• Barclays predicts record card spending during December
  A record amount will be spent on plastic cards during December, Barclays has predicted. According to the bank, £23 billion will be spent on debit cards during the month, while £17.8 billion of
• TRL: More drivers using phones behind the wheel
  Drivers are increasingly using mobile phones behind the wheel, despite the introduction of tougher penalties, it has been reported. According to the Transport Research Laboratory, 2.8 per cent of motorists
• Credit card applications 'must be appropriate'
  Consumers seeking the best credit card deals should prepare properly before applying, it has been claimed. According to Experian, there is still plenty of choice available in the market despite the recession,
• Drivers 'increasingly complacent over vehicle conten