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…
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.
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
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The Co-operative Insurance has commissioned new research which reveals that theres a clear gender divide when it comes to learning to drive.
Men typically take 16 hours of tuition before taking the test, with women opting for 22 hours.
Women also spend more on learning how to drive, forking out £528 compared with £384 for men.
Interestingly, both genders require, on average, two attempts to pass their test with little difference in average age (19.5 years for a man and 19.7 for a woman).
Once the licence is acquired, men tend to be more confident on the road, with women twice as likely to consider themselves worried or distracted drivers.
Head of Motor Insurance Grant Mitchell said that although men tend to need less practice to pass their test this does not necessarily make them better drivers, and that they are more likely to ignore speed limits and take risks compared to women.
Gender is not the only determining factor in driving style, as research from AXA discovered when it found that drivers aged 18-30 are thrice as likely to have points or a ban if their parents have points or a ban, pointing to a hereditary link when it comes to driving.
Storing your motorcycle properly during the winter months may just help you safeguard against needing to get your bike serviced for something that may have been avoidable.
Decide where you’re going to store your motorcycle
Ask your dealer if they have a storage program. If they do, you’re in luck because they’ll often prep and store it for you over the winter, and make sure it’s ready to ride in the spring.
If you prefer to store it yourself, you’ll need a spot that is dry and not in the way of your day-to-day activities.
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