Insurance News

March 2010 'Govt to provide £5k towards an electric vehicle purchase'
Families looking online for budget MPVs
'Thousands claim children are spouses to cut car insurance costs'
Motorists warned: '4x4s most likely to be stolen'
Pregnant female drivers urged to follow seatbelt guidance
Group outlines dangers or replacing run-flat tyres with standard wheels
Commercial Vehicle Operator Show draws nearer
Govt 'too optimistic on emissions reporting'
Car dealers 'feeling more confident'
Ford 'focus' on electricity

February 2010 Van production rises after 17 months in slump
'Brits drive regardless of medical conditions'
TV ad to hit seatbelt dodgers hard
'Van values beat records in November'
Operation Spartacus targets car criminals in East Lancs
VW Golf named safest car of 2009
'Brits increasingly shop for cars online'
Females to drive unusual vehicles for charity
Advice issued for consumers affected by Toyota recall
Women reminded to insure Valentine's bling
Car battery sales surged in January
Increase in drivers using mobile phones at the wheel
Online car buyers 'get greater benefits'
Mobile phone driving figures "worrying"
Mercedes-Benz launches winter driving course to hone motorists' skills
'Drivers should consider winter tyres during cold snaps'
'Millions feel ripped off by garages'
Speeders caught 'because road layout does not match limits'
Drivers warned not to get complacent about vehicle security
Women drivers warned of Lancashire car thief
Home insurance firm advises against water damage
Older drivers 'need fit to drive checks'
Green concerns top motoring resolutions list
'Most Brits support harsher measures for mobile phone-using drivers'
Drivers warned of rising vehicle fraud
'Vehicle checks vital after coldest winter for 30 years'
'Car insurance form mistakes can lead to cars being confiscated'
Don't fail MOT because of faulty windscreens, drivers urged
'Weather-beaten Brits looking for 4x4s'
'Burst pipes can damage homes and businesses'
Northants centre car crime up almost 50%
Drug drivers 'need roadside testing'
'Potholes result in near-misses or crashes for half of drivers'
Clockers targeting used family cars, drivers warned

January 2010 Brits turn out in force for car sale bargains
'Now is the time' for a bargain Saab
Women drivers among bump and run motorists?
Government warns drivers to kill their speed
Range Rover named Car of the Decade
Drivers urged not to leave cars warming up alone
Vauxhall launches Combo SE van
Chrysler launches cut-price performance range
Car insurance expert issues winter driving guidelines
'Drivers overwhelmed by vast array of vehicles'
Green car website names BMW greenest manufacturer
Burst pipe home insurance claims on the rise
Snow 'can damage vehicle's vital parts'
'Protect your vehicle from winter thieves'
'1 in 6 drivers not prepared for a winter breakdown'
Misery for motorists during 'pothole season'
Female motorists 'less likely to drive tired'
Nissan to launch Combi version of NV200 van
Peugeot scoops awards for family-orientated crossover car
Motorists confess to driving faulty vehicles
Mercedes-Benz commended for luxury and safety
Pink Fiat 500 limited edition car launched
Elderly drivers 'safer than youths on local roads'
Demand for used vans pushes prices above £4,000
'50% of motorists drive the morning after booze-up'
Drink driver numbers 'still too high'
'Sellers could lose hundreds through mess and muck'
Drivers warned: Grit can damage your car
Top tips for keeping car insurance premiums low
VW Golf crowned top winner at BusinessCar Awards
Drivers told 'hurry to take advantage of Scrappage Scheme'
Govt to tackle rogue clampers
Toyota confirms car recall in Europe

December 2009 Mobile phone users named roads' biggest menace
Half of Brits 'delaying spending on their cars'
Audi develops driverless sports car
'Most drivers fear skidding'
Toyota Prius named Green Car of the Year
VW Polo named Car of the Year
December 19th 'worst winter day for car insurance claims'
'Brits among Europe's safest motorists'
'Laurens most likely to make women's car insurance claim'
'Laurens most likely to make women's car insurance claim'
Brace of awards for Ford's vans
Home insurance policyholders warned burst pipes could be greater worry than burglary
Citroen's strengths in focus at van awards
Drivers reassured: 'DIY car maintenance easy as frying an egg'
Europeans 'greener motorists than Brits'
Women drivers aged 17 to 29 'most likely to use mobiles at the wheel'
Fiat Scudo scoops small panel van accolade
'Young drivers lag behind over 65s on routine car maintenance'
Efficient Nissan van wins top award
London mayor promises greater access to eco cars
Danish crown prince highlights eco-friendly driving at Copenhagen conference
Electric car trials launched
New car finance increases
Electric car trial 'will raise profile of green vehicles'
Car production begins to grow
Brooklyn firm pioneers green car solar power station
Eco car rental collection unveiled
Action urged over condition of roads
Present-laden cars 'take longer to stop', drivers warned
Motorists warned of 'kerbing' in bad weather
Dangerous drivers to face 5 years in prison
Country residents 'over-confident about home security'
Fire warning for home insurance policyholders on Christmas Day
Drivers 'should allow extra time for journeys'

November 2009 Volkswagen prices new hot hatches
Scientists develop ultimate back seat driver
New fuel economy system launched
Female drivers get expert tips
Ultimate Ferrari experience soon to open
'Brits clueless about building control regulations'
Attitudes to vans 'changing'
'Drivers could save £230m by haggling car prices'
Ford Transit van named most reliable LCV
BMW 'most reliable vehicle manufacturer'
Women 'in love with their cars'
MPH show 'has everything car fans would need'
Scrappage scheme 'puts classic cars under threat'
Citroen to launch 100% electric car
Driving convoy system welcomed
Sat nav users "driving blind"
Rising commute times 'highlight need for right car'
Seat-belt device 'could reduce back problems'
One in three 'driving with dangerous tyres'
Pledge to tackle car repair complaints
Night vision 'will improve road safety'
Traffic jams 'could be good news for the economy'
VW named Europe's best car maker
Gas guzzlers 'go green'
Attitude, not age, 'behind reckless driving'
Don't cut back on new tyres, drivers told
Car costs 'behind couple conflicts'
Nissan scoops van of the year award
'Third of women want female-only garages'
Vauxhall's Corsa now 13 per cent more economical
Kids 'pick up bad driving habits'
Safety prize for Subaru
New BMW 5 series revealed
Public voice phone concerns
London drivers shelling out for parking tickets dubbed "cash cows"
7 years of success for Ford Transit Connect van
ABI issues advice to flood-hit householders
'More Brits would rely on her majesty's service than David Cameron's'

October 2009 New tech 'could stop 3 out of 4 rear end collisions'
Scrappage scheme 'does nothing for environment'
Tories: We won't fund any new speed cameras
Dangerous drivers identified in Hampshire
Parents urged to prepare for winter with motor check
Motorists warned of cloning danger
Quentin Willson joins tyre safety campaign
'New cars can be cheaper than used models'
Drivers urged to take extra care on wet roads
Electric cars 'ideal for city commuters'
Boy racers named drivers' pet hate
Motoring industry welcomes climate change report
North-west drivers 'most neglectful of tyres'
Van values rise amid consumer demand
Young women 'affected by peer pressure when driving'
Bromley drivers 'most at risk from theft'
Road tolls 'could be good news for the environment'
All-new Jaguar XJ up for grabs
Motorists take to the racing track
Busiest day on the roads approaching
Pink, pink, to make the drivers wince?
'Don't let darker evenings mean raised burglary numbers'
'Van use up by 40% in 2 years'
Drivers 'should take care as clocks go back'
Prepare for winter, drivers told
Female drivers 'battling against stereotypes'
Savvy shoppers 'source best bargains'
Butler-Henderson walks away with GT trophies
'Women less likely to be wounded on hard shoulder'
Van CO2 reduction plans 'need longer timeframe'
'Citroen to aid fleet workers with versatile van range'
'Speeding abroad can have repercussions back home'

September 2009 Breakdown cover 'top holiday must-have for women'
'School run needn't be a stressful affair'
Volvo C70 to benefit from enhanced safety features
Host of new models to launch from Kia
Mazda to launch greener new super hatch
Recession 'is good news for traffic'
Staycations 'could cost motorists more'
Top female driver 'is tipped for Nascar'
School bus driver jobs 'ideal for mums'
Oversized handbags a risk to women drivers' safety?
New Dodge Caliber poised for import
Does research prove women are safer drivers?
First women taxi drivers 'are making history'
Egg-citing discovery is no yolk for female motorist
Motorists 'break free' with 80s classics
A 1950s flavour for Goodwood Revival
Motorists 'duped into buying learner cars'
Sat nav 'for a greener and safer drive'
VW unveils performance Golf model
Make-up application at the wheel putting women drivers in danger?
Brits urged to make tyre checks this autumn
'No place to hide' for uninsured drivers

August 2009 Drivers 'can take steps for cheap car insurance'
Legal fees 'drive up cheap car insurance costs'
Motorists' cars 'reflect their personalities'
Brits 'recognise the importance of insurance'
Silver cars remain Britons' favourites
'Corsa is top choice across the sexes for first car'
VW Golf shows wide-ranging appeal with awards
'Younger drivers most likely to support safety cameras'
Gardeners urged to beware the burglars
Don't cut back on vehicle maintenance, says expert
BMW scoops accolades for three series
Government scrappage scheme at halfway mark
'It is fair that female car insurance is cheaper'
Women drivers failing on car safety knowledge?
Women drivers urged to keep handbags close when loading shopping
'Drivers should be wary of cloned cars in recession'
Expert suggests women are safer drivers "in almost every respect"
Law-breakers caught in Dorset operation
'Shop around', new car insurance customers told
Women drive more hesitantly, study finds
Beware inflated car insurance premiums, says expert
Gender is an advantage for female drivers, says expert
Women drivers: Men drive impulsively
VW announces details of new Transporter van range
'Holidaymakers should read up on foreign road rules'
Female van driver numbers 'on the increase'
Motorway drivers 'must remember to fill up with fuel'
Motorists 'scared of losing no claims bonuses'
Standard policies 'not great for classic cars'
Drivers favouring smaller cars
Vauxhall: Money doesn't grow on trees, but it does on cars
Mini to unveil concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
Caterham launches trophy for safest racer
Most drivers 'are clueless about head restraints'
Ensure a used vehicle is not stolen

July 2009 Home insurance tips offered
National oil check week hailed as a success
Citroen awarded for safety innovations
'Employ professionals to avoid invalidating home insurance cover'
Now 'is not the right time to cut down on car insurance'
Shop around for van insurance, motorists are told
Policy restrictions 'could cut van insurance costs'
UK motorists 'own nine cars in a lifetime'
Car insurance customers buying more small Fords
Drivers advised of no claims bonus benefits
Buying separate contents and home insurance 'is cheaper'
An apple a day 'keeps van insurance low'
'Drivers distracted for a third of their time at the wheel'
Motorists 'should stay away from drink and drugs to avoid invalidating claims'
Drivers urged to seek advice on cutting car cover costs
'Carry out vehicle checks before tackling the congestion'
Rear-end bumps account for quarter of all motoring mishaps
Research foreign laws, car insurance customers told
Car scrappage scheme 'not the only boost to sales'
You get what you pay for, home insurance customers told
Car insurance customers warned against fronting
Suffolk residents advised on car crime prevention
Festival goers urged to take security steps
Customers 'confused by garage charges'
'Safe cars vital for long journeys'
'Cars depreciate by up to £7bn in first 6 months'
Insurance fraud 'costing economy £1.9bn'
i20 named as best scrappage deal
FTBs could have more financing options
Government consults on van hours
Volvo set for screen debut
Police unit gets funding to beat car crime
Groups urge motorists not to drink or drug drive
Van drivers 'not properly maintaining their larger vehicles'
VW marketing team preparing for Amarok launch
Suzuki highlights scrappage success
'Govt should change how it justifies vehicle tax'

June 2009 Worcester residents urged to act on burglary figures
'Follow recommendations when buying tyres online'
High end market 'showing signs of improvement'
Safety 'vital' to homeowners
Van maker signs up to scrappage scheme
Motorists who fail to know their drink limits risking car insurance claims?
Citroen offers scrappage and non-scrappage deals on new vans
Over-50s advised to protect against burglary on busiest day for claims
Scrappage scheme brings hope to car world
More people turning house into a home
Car safety kits 'perfect presents for Father's Day'
Magazine aims to enhance driving for disabled motorists
Operation to reduce number plate thefts
Satnav beanbag holders to cut car insurance claims?
Citroen tops van CO2 database
Brits urged not to reduce home insurance payments
Transport company finance head scoops First Women award
Gwent drivers brought to book for insurance dodging
Drivers 'no longer separated by gender and knowledge'
Repairs kitemark helping motorists to stay safe on the roads
A tenth of learners 'cannot conduct basic car checks'
Spalding residents urged to ramp up home security
London police to host BikeSafe motorcycle event
Ford prices green Transit van
Toyota 4x4 wins security accolade
Renault Trafic van scoops security award
Young work drivers to benefit from educational workshops
Drink driving 'will push up insurance premiums'
Drivers 'love their vehicles'
Positive road safety figures released
Rospa welcomes encouraging road safety figures
Chip fat to power biofuel van
Renault launches special edition World Series models

May 2009 Somerset drivers urged to remove valuables from vehicles
Essex Police vow to tackle car crime
Drivers 'should be prepared for potholes'
Campaign aims to stop young drivers texting
Assessment to improve new driver safety
Uninsured cars to be taken off the road
Problem parkers to receive fines
Experts to attend car insurance and vehicle crime summit
Crime spree highlights van insurance as a safeguard
Rise in burglaries highlights need for home insurance
Nissan unveils new NV200 van
ISA 'will not help enhance road safety'
Consumers 'should seek advice' before reducing home insurance cover
Van prices decline slightly
Humberside car crime cut by special police division
Van buyers looking for bargains at auction
Chester police look to reverse car crime trend
Drivers make cars 'Aladdin's caves'
VW launches greener vans
VW launches greener vans
'Change tyre pressure to lug heavy loads'
Burglars to provide info on deterring thieves
Crimewave highlights car insurance significance
Young road safety advocate sought
Citroen van scoops awards
Drivers warned of cloned car risks
Uninsured drivers 'risk their cars being crushed into cubes'
Leeds householders get free security aids
Families encouraged to take collective approach to road safety
Hard-to-fit child car seats 'potentially unsafe'
Drivers urged to be wary of car scams
Brits spend thousands doing it themselves
Euro NCAP commends new small car safety

February 2009 Police target burglars in Northern Ireland
Used car bargains 'still available'

January 2009 Free door alarms to help boost home security
UK drivers 'ignoring mobile phone message'
New speed system 'could slash car insurance claims'
Car insurance customers warned about weather
Insurers 'unsure' about ISA
Homeowners advised to consider marking and tagging
Police target winter speeders
Burglary numbers rising in Kirklees
Show goes on despite van theft
Figures reveal car crime hotspots
Home security 'more important than ever'
BCA reveals options that help sell vans
Mobile phone service 'could cut road accidents'
Drivers taught a royal lesson
Resident hails her 'guardian angel'
Residents urged to review home security
Motorists warned against key theft
Debate rages over Essex speed camera
Drivers face payouts for inconsiderate behaviour
Winter roadshow urges drivers to prepare
'Unfair' to focus texting ban on young people
Residents 'need home insurance that suits their needs'
One in five motorists find UK roads unsafe
Vehicle crime victims 'could have property returned'
New steps to crack down on 'selfish minority'
'No let-up' in car crime crackdown
Homeowners 'should take action to beat burglars'
RoSPA 'disappointed' in drink-drive figures
Police hail success of capture cars
Drivers urged to safeguard car keys
Police issue satnav warning
Motorists 'must be extra vigilant'
Merseyside car crime 'can be avoided'
Police make burglaries 'number one priority'
Drivers urged to keep on top of fuel levels
Drivers 'must not get complacent'
Ford Ka 'could help beat the cost of motoring'

December 2008 Crime-fighting resident 'did all the right things'
55 drivers clocked in speed crackdowns
White van man takes on thief
Milkmen aim to drive home car crime message
No insurance means no car, police warn
Don't get left cold by car thieves, police warn
ABI: Reduce accidents to cut insurance costs
Elderly residents duped by bogus callers
Home insurance 'may not cover garage contents'
Car crime crackdown sees six arrests
Police aim to put the crunch on car thieves
Ignoring car maintenance 'could lead to breakdowns'
Don't fall victim to vehicle crime this Christmas, police urge
Wycombe garage joins fight against vehicle crime
Do not take the chance on drink-driving, police warn
Van owners anticipate new iLoad launch
Simple steps for a safer home this Christmas
Icy conditions 'increase risk of accidents'
Drivers told to avoid leaving valuables in cars
Officials use shock tactics to cut accident rate
New campaign urges drivers to 'be prepared'
Police "delighted" by results of drink-drive campaign
Homeowners 'must take steps' to avoid new year break-ins
Police on the lookout for van thieves
TyreSafe: Check tyre pressures to avoid a Christmas blowout
Middlesbrough car park crime 'at an all-time low'
Van owner blasts 'lack of police action'
Car crime soars after crackdown on shoplifting
Police issue warning to van owners
Key theft is top method for car thieves
Residents urged to lock their homes this Christmas
Uninsured drivers 'will be forced to pay the penalty'

November 2008 IAM issues winter checklist for motorists
West Midlands police launch carjacking awareness campaign
"Hard-hitting" seat belt campaign to hit UK television
Van insurance customers warned against thefts
Van owners warned to lock up tools
Homeowners warned against bogus callers
"Vulnerable" residents warned to take care
Merseyside residents 'must take precautions'
Bogus callers target elderly residents
Van owners warned to heed advice
Christmas shoppers warned against car theft
Homeowners on alert after string of burglaries
Police to educate "next generation" of drivers
Scotland police launch winter safety drive
Police to target 'vulnerable' road users
New "visible reminders" against vehicle crime
Crackdown on car crime in Leeds
Do not jeopardise home insurance cover, police warn
Drivers "issuing an open invite" to car thieves
Police target car insurance cheats
Mixed success for police safety drives
Police warning after thefts from vans
Drivers 'only have themselves to blame'
Drivers warned ahead of colder weather
Tougher measures to combat 'reckless drivers'
Police warning after spate of van thefts
Police target next generation of young drivers
Homeowners warned to check their policies
Bogus callers target elderly homeowners
Police launch letter campaign to combat vehicle crime
Drivers 'must keep on top of sight checks'
Van owner foils would-be thieves
Winter Safe Journey campaign kicks off
Thieves only need a few seconds, drivers warned
Remove tools from vans overnight, police urge

October 2008 Penalties for having no car insurance criticised
Motorists told how to save on running costs
Young drivers given car insurance tips
Car insurance customers to get free tyre checks
Don't 'front' on car insurance, drivers told
Police offer home security advice
Drivers told to keep expensive items ought of sight
Volunteers tackle speeding motorists
Motorists 'should protect their investments'
Caution advised over biofuels
Cars need a "winter workout"
Car insurance customers told 'green' driving costs less
Comfort 'key' for female drivers
Drivers warned about thieves
Police crackdown on speeding drivers
Car insurance customers 'may benefit from winter driving advice'
Car insurance customers told to maintain vehicles
Don't cut car insurance, expert says
New technology to tackle car crime
Home insurance "most important" this Halloween
York hotels join fight against car crime

September 2008 Van sales "subdued" in August
Teacher issues burglary warning
Police unveil crime hotspots guide
Flood victim to get home insurance
Home insurance customers urged to secure windows
Concern raised over police surveillance
Government calls on motorists to wear seat belts
Sat navs help drivers to 'feel more in control'
Winter driving advice issued

August 2008 Three-quarters of Brits would consider electric car
Government announces plans to combat 'inconsiderate' parking
Drivers 'at a standstill' for half of commute
Homeowners should 'always seek advice' on planning permission
Motorists warned about 'cloning'
Motorists urged not to leave valuables in their cars
Council takes delivery of new Citroen vans
Students lax over security

July 2008 1 in 10 owners of second house 'have no home insurance'
10 million could have speeding raps quashed
Company cars 'sway employees'
Consumers 'feel pressured' to buy home insurance from lender
Flood defences 'could help residents get home insurance'
Smokers in vans could 'put off buyers'
Holiday drivers warned of new French law

June 2008 School boosts women's DIY skills

May 2008 Advanced lessons yield insurance cuts for young drivers
Majority of people want house price fall
Van drivers should talk to improve safety, says psychologist
Brits spend cash on improving property

April 2008 Parking penalties 'increasing over the years'
Newcastle areas see burglary rate fall
Wiltshire drivers 'learning to love speed cameras'
Drivers ignoring road markings?
Suffolk to see road safety improvements
Wokingham teens get free driving lessons
Most drivers 'have to avoid road debris'
Home insurance 'is a social obligation'
Drivers urged to grab "major opportunity" to buy low cost vehicles

March 2008 Police crack down on motoring offenders in Wales
Hull burglaries to induce claims?
Warning over plans for extra motorway lanes
Volkswagen vans 'performing well'
Chancellor attacked for Budget's home content
Fuel duty rise delay explained
Homes 'need gardens'
Law-breaking drivers to be punished in home countries
Drivers urged to be wary of break-ins

February 2008 Police look to enhance home security
Good insurance deals still on offer, young drivers told
TV thefts prompt police home security warning
Householders offered their stolen items back
Campaign to highlight risks faced by work drivers
Councillor issues call for camera checks
New speed reduction calls following death
60% of Bradford drivers without insurance?
Van production sees rise in January

January 2008 Tyre safety warning issued
Police advise Formby residents of burglary action
Herts distraction burglary warning
Wipes to help crack down on car criminals?
Drivers of company cars to make claims?
SmartWater 'is an effective burglar deterrent'
Drivers 'fear foreign lorries'
Plans for random breath tests outlined
Vehicle crime reduction in Oxford town

December 2007 VW Caddy awarded for "novel" gearbox
Police spot faulty cars in Yorks
Police advise against car crime
DIY jobs 'could need special cover'
Police clamp down on law-breaking motorists
Book to spark road safety debate?
Property security urged for Sunderland residents
Motorists advised to remove valuable items from cars
Manchester residents offered free home security measures

November 2007 Worst UK speed hump identified
Police reel in car criminals
Police to hand out home security advice
Car servicing standards welcomed by minister
'Many renters failing to invest in home insurance for contents'
'Firms should properly train foreign drivers'
Homeowners advised over safes
List to help van buyers decide on new model
Police: Do not invite vehicle criminals in

October 2007 'Keep car contents out of sight'
Drivers admit to rip-off tactics
Home insurance 'should protect against extreme weather'
'British drivers damage £350m worth of groceries'
Report calls for urban 20 mph limit
Hard shoulder scheme justified, Kelly argues
Motorists urged to consider dark nights

September 2007 Vehicles without tax, car insurance clamped
Car insurance dodgers face new weapon in crackdown
Police crack down on anti-social drivers
Police targeting car vandals
Car insurance holders could get free tyre pressure checks
Female drink drivers 'on the increase'
Seventh of West Berks drivers caught over the limit
Motorbike group withdraws from motor charity
'Secure doors to avoid falling victim to burglars'
Police plea to help cut distraction burglaries
'Millions of motorists driving tired'
'Drivers want speed humps bumped off'
Home insurance costs 'could be cut with enhanced security'
Cheshire motorists 'must comply with parking laws'
Immigrants 'need greater motoring education'

August 2007 Homeowners given new weapon for fighting burglary
New scheme launched to help tackle distraction burglary
Police tackle burglaries in Norwich
Vehicles of car insurance dodgers seized
Police issue car insurance warning
Speeding car insurance holders 'to face increased patrols'
'Teens risking car insurance claims through drink, drugged driving'

July 2007 Home insurance companies tipped for £1bn payout
Tyre-slashing incidents put Driffield car insurance customers on alert
Car insurance customers informed about Leicestershire "rat-trap cars"
Herefordshire speed limit proposals 'put van insurance customers on alert'
Home insurance customers told about ABI/government meeting
Eastbourne van insurance customers urged to be alert
London 'worst' for uninsured drivers
Floods result in home insurance flurry
Young drivers warned over uninsured driving
Car insurance customers informed about Lancashire CCTV camera project
Home insurers 'working hard to help flood victims'
Summer holidays to push up home insurance claims
Cheshire sees car crime rise
Coroner urges changes for elderly drivers
Floods spark home insurance warning
Women remember home insurance when moving
Support pledged for flood areas

June 2007 Portsmouth's 20 mph zone welcomed by road safety charity
Tyre road safety warning for van insurance customers
Home insurance customers alerted to Peterborough crime figures
Rochdale burglary figures drop, home insurance customers told
Northern Ireland flood sparks review of home insurance policies
Road safety march expected to attract 80,000 children
Criminals sent DVDs by West Yorkshire police, car insurance customers discover
Manchester road pricing project comes in for criticism
Northern England rainfall 'sparks home insurance fears'
Home insurance advice proffered

May 2007 Car insurance customers on alert as wardens partner with police
Road safety minister alerts car insurance customers to £4m grant
Vehicle seizure warning for anti-social car insurance customers
Car insurance customers urged to work from home
Car insurance customers given guidance to cut crime susceptibility

April 2007 Dartford Crossing discount for local people
Young driver car insurance customers targeted by road safety campaign
Van insurance study highlights issue of following rules of the road
Mobile usage 'increases stop times by 148%', van insurance customers learn
Car insurance study prompts renewed road safety education demands
Property running costs 'jump 12% despite home insurance cuts'
Stereotype of van insurance customers exploded
Home insurance reminder issued for newlyweds

March 2007 Demand for buying vehicles is robust, car insurance customers told
Car insurance customers urged to do faulty fuel car repair work themselves
Old people 'struggling to find a budget car insurance rate'
Cancellation of speed camera road safety research condemned
Car insurance study highlights lack of car repair knowledge
Impending cold spell 'has implications for home insurance customers'
Home insurance customers admit to DIY disasters
Home insurance company offers garden security tips
Corporate van insurance customers invited to learn about legislative changes

February 2007 Home insurance customers urged to look after water pipes
Car insurance customers alerted to road safety improvements in Norfolk
Home contents insurance customers 'can get discounts by buying online'
Home insurance advocated by industry analyst
Van insurance customers advised to buckle up
Young driver car insurance customers alerted to new road safety figures
Government's pricing strategy dismissed by road safety campaign group
Survey reveals 'hidden cost' of waiting for repairs
Homeowners warned of subsidence risk
RHA reaffirms opposition towards road charges, van insurance customers told
Van drivers 'not the most likely to drive while using mobile'

January 2007 Van insurance customers alerted to road safety award
Government should support light evenings 'because of road safety ramifications'
The RAC reveals some of its strangest callouts from car insurance customers
Staged accidents 'add 5% to premiums'
Car insurance customers question road safety logic of speed cameras
Ford reveals market-leading share in van fleet market
Car insurance customers offered revised road safety tips
Road safety group calls for drink-drive threshold to be reduced
Fleet managers 'may consider revising mobile phone road safety policy'
Car insurance customers given tips to freeze out risk

December 2006 Northern towns dominate list of car damage hotspots
Road safety campaign 'may fail without additional police powers'
Government reveals it has reached road safety goal
'Ensure home contents insurance before New Year's Eve'

November 2006 Metallic silver 'may be turning people away from certain vans'
Sainsbury's Bank: Consider car insurance cover as well as price
Flood risk 'means building insurance providers may refuse cover'
Database changes 'could cut car insurance rates by 20%'
Average UK person 'can save 25% by switching home insurance broker'
Advice offered to homeowners to ensure sufficient home contents insurance cover
Motorpoint announces road safety linkup
Over half of flood victims 'did not have adequate home insurance cover'
Party planners urged to upgrade home insurance policy
Motorists urged to drive carefully and upgrade car insurance cover
Monday the 27th 'is the most unlucky date'
Motorists 'failing to take winter precautions'

October 2006 Firecracker mishaps 'damage over 1m homes'
Report: Illness 'could lead to rise in van insurance claims'

April 2006 Teenage motoring deaths on the increase
Cold calls from insurance companies frustrate consumers
More drivers caught using mobile phones
Holiday-makers warned about substandard hire cars
Third of Britons oblivious to spending habits
Drivers evade fines with PO boxes admit police
Pet-owners advised to be selfish with their Easter eggs
'Urgent need' for roadside drug tests
Value of luggage contents 'soon adds up'
Motorists warned not to drive tired
Caravans 'distracting for other drivers'

March 2006 Protecting your home from intruders
Van firm set to stub out smoking
Caution urged as weather worsens
Storms set to worsen
Crashed cars to dial 999 by themselves
Tracking system for van safety
Insurance firm supports 'alcolocks' proposal
Empty seats contribute to rush hour misery
Cost of insuring your dog could dictate your choice of pet
Choice of car reflects where you live
Consumers urged to check water bills for insurance add-ons
Drink-drivers still under the influence the following morning
Male drivers too proud to ask for help
Women urged to seek out car insurance deals
Families underestimate cost of replacing mum
Parent 'taxi service' costs £170,000
European health insurance card no substitute for travel insurance
Britons in fear of yob culture
Expensive used cars not checked for problems
Brown sets aim on the gas guzzlers
Calls for changes to reduce smash-and-grab car crime
Check cars thoroughly, buyers warned
Traditional summer holiday still in favour
Check travel insurance before Easter break, travellers told
Britain no longer a nation of queue-lovers
Pet owners warned about 'lethal' treats
EC strives to enforce vehicle safety
Garage trade told to clean up its act
Forces crack down on illegal mini motorcycles
Increased avalanche threat prompts insurance warnings

February 2006 Garages could be goldmine for thieves
Increased car sturdiness 'causes more accidents'
Britons 'lack basic fire safety awareness'
Don't get caught in the cold
Drivers told to look out for bikes
Don't forget the rubber
Brits are a nation of hapless romantics
Road tax cheats targeted
Local authorities should take the rap more for accidents
Drivers "lack basic awareness" in bad conditions
White van man to stub out ciggies
Keep a hold of your man-bag
Supermodel promotes car-tax scheme
Elderly drivers voted 'a menace'
Brits concerned over parents' housing
Mitsubishi goes for bamboo
'Liar-buyers' running insurance risk
On the job drivers insufficiently trained
Counting the cost of home improvements
The cost of car upkeep
Housing inheritance to double in 15 years

January 2006 Home improvements top New Year resolutions
Motorists unaware of meaning of road signs
More drivers considering hybrid cars
Car and house insurance prices largely unchanged in 2005
Shorter parking time slots for Edinburgh drivers
Home accidents kill 4,000 a year
New car sales down in 2005
Motorists to save thousands with new Deal Check
Motorists most at risk on Fridays
Women drive DIY projects
Scots announce £650,000 speed camera awareness campaign
RoSPA announces occupational road risk seminar
Uninsured driver waits 37 years to get car back
Future road pricing raises concerns
Controversial new M6 link could take up to 12 years
Raunchy Mazda advert sparks hundreds of complaints
Homeowners advised to re-evaluate insurance after Christmas
Brits crash nine times in a lifetime
Drivers face record fuel prices in 2006
Consumers advised to have financial healthcheck
Consumers urged to help cut street crime
Stop that tractor!
Empty houses pose risk to homeowners

December 2005 Posh addresses cost more
Loud music and dogs cause neighbour tension
Gadgets prove magnets for thieves
Pests embarrass homeowners
Vauxhall tops car brand tables
Pet insurance 'better than pet presents'
Don't forget to renew this Christmas
Faulty boilers are Christmas nightmare
Government to curb amount of speed cameras
Little angels wreak havoc in the home
Energy efficient homes lower utility bills
Frosty mornings attract thieves
Fires extra common at Christmas
Jamie tops celebrity homes
New Year's Eve parties can cost a packet

November 2005