There are various car insurance risks that motorists are not aware of. This is what you need to know so you can avoid some of the common pitfalls. SOCIAL AND DOMESTIC About 25% of motorists simply have 'Social and Domestic' use for their car insurance policies and not...
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How to appeal a yellow box junction ticket
Yellow box junctions can often catch motorists out and result in hefty fines. Most yellow box junctions are found in cities with enforcement cameras automatically processing penalties. RAC research reveals that 8 in 10 drivers say they struggle to clear yellow box...
How to claim for pothole damage to your car
Knowing how to claim for pothole damage to your car is becoming increasingly difficult due to Councils moving to a risk-based approach on claims. The underlying reason is because of cutbacks and to save on repairs and claims. This makes it nigh on impossible for...
Car Hire Firm Leaves Holidaymakers Stranded in France
I have written about what to look out for when hiring a car, and this case where a car hire firm leaves holidaymakers stranded is a shocker which spans various consumer laws. BACKGROUND One of my followers booked a car hire with www.gotrentalcars.com for a family...
Most common MOT failures and how to avoid them
At least 34% of vehicles fail a MOT test according to a Which? report via the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Many are easy to avoid - this is what you need to know on the most common MOT failures and how to avoid them. Lights and bulbs Blown bulbs are the most...
5 Ways to Prevent Losing Money when Buying a Used Car
As we all know, cars are mostly known to be a poor investment. But, for many people, they are an essential form of travel. As we are now in an age where depreciation can be as much as 20% of the vehicle value once you drive off from the dealership. So, the important...