We all know that if you get caught speeding you can expect to pay a fine, but do you know how much a speeding conviction can cost you in the long-term? Driving above the speed limit obviously puts other road users and pedestrians at risk, but it can also have a major impact on your [...]
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The hidden cost of speeding convictions
Focus on: New car insurance for young drivers
While the fuel duty reduction announced in the Budget may have brought some relief to young drivers, for many the cost of motoring remains unaffordable due to steep insurance premiums. Motorists in their teens or early twenties pay substantially higher premiums than older drivers because they are considered higher risk by insurers. According to the [...]
Top tips to cut Easter holiday costs
Thousands of people will head off on holiday abroad this Easter, but if you’re one of them, make sure you don’t end up paying for your break long after you’ve landed back in the UK. Most of us are feeling the financial strain at the moment due to steep living costs, so it’s important to [...]
EU bans insurers from sex discrimination
Insurers will soon be banned from using an applicant’s gender to determine the price of their policy, following a ruling from the European Court of Justice. From December 21, 2012, companies providing car insurance and other policies will no longer be allowed to factor in the sex of a potential customer, even if that makes [...]
Drivers pour £1.7billion down the drain
If your car insurance policy comes up for renewal in the next few weeks, don’t automatically accept the quote from your existing insurer – or you could end paying much more than you need to. The new ’11′ number plates are due out on March 1, making it one of the busiest times of the [...]
Talking point: Is car insurance sexist?
Next month the European Court of Justice will rule on whether or not it’s legal to consider gender when calculating insurance premiums. But is it really sexist that women pay less for cover than men? On March 1, a decision will be made in Europe about the legality of using gender to determine insurance premiums. [...]
Top tips if you’re buying a car
Buying a car is an expensive business and there’s a lot to consider, whether it’s fresh off the production line or simply new to you. Because the new registration plates launch on March 1, it’s one of the most popular times of year for car purchases. So how do you make sure you get the [...]
