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Allianz says it has restructured its motor repair supplier network in a move that should reduce repair-cycle time.
The insurer has consolidated its supplier network into nine regional repairer groups, backed by a national unit that will offer support as and when required.
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In todays economy, it is more important than ever to be aware of our spending habits and look for cheap car insurance rates. While searching for ways to save money, many families are looking towards cheap car insurance rates and how they can be lowered. Looking into car insurance rates can lead to big savings. It is possible to find great policies that are not only affordable, but still offer great coverage. Find affordable car insurance by using our FREE ZIP code search!
It is commonly mistaken that an affordable car insurance policy will not offer great coverage. It is assumed that the less you pay, the less coverage you will get. This is not always the case.
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Vandals have caused £953 million worth of damage to British cars in the past year, with one in five drivers affected, according to research from LV=.
More than half of all drivers have been a victim of car vandalism at some point and a quarter have had their vehicle defaced twice, while one in 10 have have suffered three or four attacks.
Scratching with a key is the most popular means of messing up a vehicle, followed by smashing windows (26%), smashing mirrors (22%), bending antennas (11%) and slashing tyres (10%).
The majority of car vandals strike after dusk and residential streets prove no deterrent, as cars are most likely to be damaged while parked outside their owner’s home or even on the driveway.
However, vehicle vandals are not entirely indiscriminate, as convertible cars are twice as likely to get vandalised than other types of vehicle.
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There are a lot of aspects to consider when reviewing the coverage and benefits of auto insurance, and among them are collision and comprehensive coverage. These two main benefits offer different sets of coverage and we are going to discuss them in this article.
First of all, you may not need both collision coverage and comprehensive coverage for your car. Comprehensive coverage is the coverage that protects your car against damages caused by natural disasters, riots, and theft. Full Article…
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Equity Direct Broking Limited (EDBL) has retained its affinity partnership with Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, following a full tender process involving a number of other UK providers.
The decision by Nissan to once again select EBDL sees the firm confirmed as a full affinity partner, and tasked with administration of the branded Nissan Insurance programme for the next three years.
Dave Murfitt, aftersales director for Nissan, said that the firm had chosen Equity again because it had shown its understanding of Nissans business and was well-aligned with the manufacturers aspirations.
Charles Offord, EDBL managing director, described the retention of the relationship with Nissan as indicative of the firms strong growth.
Offord added that the firm, which has managed Nissans administration for around five years, would now be able to provide new service initiatives designed to foster relationships and enhance the value of the Nissan brand.
Earlier in the year EDBL was chosen by Silverstone Circuit to administer the famous tracks classic car and bike insurance schemes.
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Extra costs when you fly can put a dent in your holiday budget. We explain how to avoid them.
Airports are expensive places. First up there’s duty free to tempt you into spending your holiday cash, not to mention plenty of sneaky rip-off charges before you make it to the departure gate. Here are 10 to avoid.
Drop passengers outside the terminal and you’ll pay £1 for a 10 minute slot at airports including Luton, Belfast, Bristol and Edinburgh. Ther