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Are Car Insurance Add-Ons Worth It?

Should you be opting for that extra bit of car cover, like windscreen protection, or is it a waste of money? When it comes to car insurance, you may have recently taken out or are considering a policy and want to know if add-ons are the way to go.

Considering that they’d add to your monthly premium, it’s important to weigh up whether they’re worth it. Below, we look at some typical add-ons offered by local insurers and weigh up your options.

Why Add-Ons?

First off, you may be wondering why you’d need add-ons if you already have a comprehensive car insurance policy ....

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What Happens If You Crash A Rental?

Wrecking a rental car, unfortunately, is not as uncommon. Any type of collision is not pleasant, especially if it is with a car that is rented. Having bad weather on vacation can not even be compared to the inconvenience of having an auto accident, especially if injuries are involved.

Since the last thing, anyone would need is a vehicle crash on their journey, it would be wise that before you drive out to your destination, to learn all there is to be done and what can happen in case of the unexpected. Life is unpredictable, and since people can not turn back the clock, it would...

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How can I keep my vehicle roadworthy during COVID-19?

Covid-19 has had an impact on all of us and there are plenty of things that we have had to think about, plan for and ultimately make changes to. Things that normally are straightforward, are a whole lot more difficult when you are faced with a global pandemic. Whilst you may be able to figure out a better way to do things if you know what you are doing, when it comes to making sure that your car is completely roadworthy, things can be a little trickier to figure out alone.

To help make sure that your car stays on the road, even when you are not able to easily book in with a...

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Covid pushes vehicle theft to 10-year low

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/04/2020 - 4:29pm

Vehicle theft dropped to a 10-year low during the height of spring’s lockdown according to new figures from UK CrimeStats, using the latest data gathered by the Economic Policy Centre.

The year began with reported vehicle thefts hitting 38,800 in January, but this nearly halved to 21,560 thefts in April and 21,550 in May.

While June (23,260) and July (25,890) recorded a slight rise in vehicle theft, the figures remain firmly below last year’s monthly average of 33,370. The data, which goes back to December 2010, has not recorded a lower monthly number of vehicle thefts...

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How to Check Car Window Tinting Level

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 09/28/2020 - 4:16pm

Let’s be honest: tinted windows can make any vehicle look fancier. But there are also some practical considerations. Not only do they provide extra privacy, but they also protect you from UV radiation. But you can’t just go ahead and tint your windows as much as you want. There are rules and regulations, and if the windows are too dark you may be breaking the law.

There’s no universal standard, and every country sets its own rules. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the UK car tinting law. We’ll also show you the best way to check your car window...

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Five Ways to Improve Your Car’s Performance

Speak to any petrolhead about car performance modifications and most will jump straight to engine tweaking. However, there are a myriad of other tweaks you can make to your car to improve its performance and help it run smoother. After all, there’s more to car tuning than just engine maintenance.

A whole industry has sprung up from modifying cars and there are thousands of enhancements you can make to your vehicle — from changing the wheels and tyres to complete body kit overhauls. Making changes to your car can completely transform both its performance and its looks; plus, it...

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Do manual transmission cars really get better mileage?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 09/22/2020 - 11:38pm

  1. Do manual transmission cars really get better mileage?

Are you deciding between an automatic or a manual transmission car? Maybe you recently got a manual vehicle and want to confirm if it gets better mileage? In this quick post, we will breakdown some facts about manual transmission cars, fuel mileage, and touch a bit about automatic transmission and hybrid vehicles. For now, the big question -

  1. Do manual cars get better mileage?

Back in the day, yes. Lately, it depends more on vehicle type. The logic behind this is that with a...

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Two in five young drivers in the South West feel pressured by other motorists

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/18/2020 - 12:51am

Two in five (44%) of the South West’s 17-25-year-old drivers are being put under pressure to drive faster by other motorists, according to a new report, “ Beyond the Box”, from Co-op Insurance.

Over 24,000 of Co-op’s young drivers had the opportunity to share their driving experiences, along with 4,000 UK motorists of all ages. The nationally representative survey includes views from hundreds of drivers aged 17-25 in the South West.

The report, which is the most in-depth study into driving behaviours, reveals that the South West’s young drivers have said they regularly...

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Financing a new car

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 09/14/2020 - 11:45pm

In case you are looking to buy a used car, you will quickly realize that financing a used car is much more complicated than financing a brand new car. However, if you are facing difficulties, below are some tips on how to finance a used car.

1. Find out your credit score before visiting the dealership

First of all, you need to understand that financing a car isn't the same as taking out a mortgage. You can obtain a car loan even with a poor credit rating . However, you will incur a higher interest rate in case you have little to no credit. If a dealership states that it...

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Over half of all GB car drivers speed in residential areas

More than half of Britain’s car drivers are exceeding the speed limit, according to official figures released today from The Department for Transport.

The data reveals that on roads in built-up areas, with a 30 mph speed limit 54% of motorists, on average, are breaking the law.

On motorways it is 50% and this drops to 9% on single carriageways (60 mph limit for cars). However, only 12% of motorway car drivers exceeded the speed limit by more than 10mph on motorways. This dropped to 6% for 30mph roads and 1% for single carriageways.

The data also shows an 88%...

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Basics of driving In America – All the fundamentals you need to know!

Driving in America is one of the trickiest things in the world. Driving in the States is quite different from other countries in the world. If you are new to driving in America, it will be a while until you know the difference between all the laws and traffic rules of the American roads. Just make sure that you are aware of everything about being on the road before you get in contact with an accident doctor .

America is a large country with around 50 different states and the traffic rules are quite different across different rooms. For example in some states, a person of 16 years...

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