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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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The SUV, or Sports Utility Vehicle, is one of the most popular types of vehicles on the market nowadays, and for good reason. The SUV offers numerous benefits to vehicle owners, and you don't even have to be living far out in the countryside to appreciate its advantages. SUVs are not only stylish, but they're also spacious and roomy, and they can take much more wear and tear than a standard car. But whether you're a mum driving her kids to school or a single individual who loves going on off-road adventures, SUVs certainly have a lot to offer. Want to find out more about what SUVs can...

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Pay by phone operator changing in City Council car parks

Paying by phone to park in Exeter City Council-run car parks is changing from Monday onwards.

From 7 September, RingGo will be providing the pay by phone transactions.

The Council is recommending RingGo usage as the safest way to pay for parking and has brought phone payments into line with cash, to encourage greater take up. The City Council has removed the convenience fee for paying to park by phone so that motorists pay the same price whatever payment method they choose.

Motorists that haven’t yet registered with RingGo, will need to provide a few details to...

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8 Ways to Make Sure You're Buying a Quality Pre-Loved Car

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 09/03/2020 - 11:26pm

Buying a used car isn’t easy - and in order to find a good, quality car, you need to know exactly what to look for. Many things come into place, and if you aren’t able to pick up the most important ones you are risking to buy a car that is not worth its price. So, in order to help you evade that scenario, we have compiled a list that consists of 8 ways to be sure that you are buying a car in excellent condition.

  1. Be Sure to Look into the Vehicle’s History

Vehicle history is extremely important when it comes to buying a used car. Before anything else, you...

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Learn When to Scrap Your Car

Realizing when to scrap your vehicle should be the correct choice and is typically made when the expense of fixes exceeds the estimation of the vehicle. Rejecting for the most part strikes a chord when our vehicle has genuinely bombed the MoT, a significant flaw happens, the vehicle stalls or is engaged with a mishap. So, check out all the lists suggesting the best places to scrap your car in Manchester before making a final decision.

Changes in law regarding car scrapping

Throughout the years scrapping strategies have changed. During 2055 the EU End of Life Directive...

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Why Is Car Insurance That Expensive and Why It's Worth ItWhy Is Car Insurance That Expensive and Why It's Worth It

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 3:40pm

Choosing car insurance is a nightmare to many, not just to first-time car owners. It takes a lot of time and effort to find the right deal that covers everything you need without breaking the bank. But, a lot of people get lost while searching for it, sometimes spending way too much and in some cases way too little - that can lead you into problems further along the line.

That’s why it’s important to find a balance between paying to be safe and ensuring the future of your vehicle cause it might save you some money in the end! Here are some common key factors that determine the...

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Top definitive guide to getting the best car deal online

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 08/27/2020 - 9:35pm

Let's face it, are you in need of getting a car? With the advent of the internet and the improvement of technology, it's very convenient to purchase a vehicle online. However, there is confusion caused by numerous dealerships mushrooming in every corner with lucrative offers. If you in the market of buying either a used or new car, then you should find a reliable dealer. You are wondering how to weed out scammers from legit sellers? Worry no more. The following is a guide that gets you along.

  1. Check On Security

In as much as the transaction is online, some...

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DRIVING IN A STORM? Here’s how you could damage your car and invalidate your insurance – and how to avoid it

As we’ve seen in recent weeks, thunderstorms and heavy rain can be hazardous as not only do they impact your visibility, they can also damage your brakes and engine during and after driving. This could not only cost you a lot of money in repairs but could also increase your insurance premium if you are involved in an accident.

Car insurance expert, Florence Codjoe, says: “With adverse weather conditions, such as thunderstorms, extreme rain and flooding coming our way, it's worth checking whether your insurance covers you.

“Driving through flooded areas can affect your...

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79% of drivers aren’t calm when making a holiday car journey

Packing the car and setting off on holiday can be a chaotic experience for many UK holidaymakers, as a new survey of more than 1,000 UK drivers, by Toyota, shows that almost one in 10 (9 per cent) have had to turn back because they’ve forgotten something every time they’ve gone on holiday. A further 42 per cent admit they’ve sometimes had to turn back.

Younger drivers seem more likely to forget something, as 17 per cent of 25 to 34-year-old drivers said they’ve had to turn back every time, compared with only three per cent of the over-55s.

More than half of those surveyed...

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Grasping the severity of a conviction for driving under the influence

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 08/18/2020 - 10:09am

Being arrested for driving under the influence is only the beginning. If you end up with a conviction, life may never be quite the same again. As any of the Toronto DUI attorneys can confirm, the repercussions from having a conviction on your record can impact your life for a long time. Here are some of the things that will happen.

Convictions Are Expensive

If you think that all the conviction will trigger is paying a modest fine, think again. The fines are sufficient to act as a deterrent for repeating the same mistake. If you’ve already been down this road once, the...

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How to improve the image of parking lots? How to improve the security of a parking lot?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 08/17/2020 - 10:47pm

Driving on the roads, paying attention to driving and respecting traffic signals is very important when being behind the wheel. Some drivers forget that the timing of parking the car in parking lots is also important.

A study found that 20% of all accident-related insurance claims were related to incidents that occurred within parking limits. Accidents like these could continue to happen if drivers and pedestrians do not pay due attention to the dangers of these situations. In the rush to find a parking space, many drivers make many dangerous maneuvers. Obstacles and obstructions...

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