Insurance News - October 2005

12-10-2005  Self-parking car could prevent car insurance claims

Toyota's first self-parking car is on its way to the UK - to audible sighs of relief from frustrated British motorists. The Japanese have been able to park their ...View Full Details

11-10-2005  Cameras in Catseyes could cut crashes and car insurance

Speeding motorists may be faced with roadside holding cells and speed cameras hidden inside Catseyes, in a bid to cut road traffic accidents. Britain's top traffic policeman has called ...View Full Details

10-10-2005  Young drivers buy new for cheaper car insurance

Motorists are waiting longer before learning to drive and getting their first car, with many young drivers waiting until they are at least 21 years old before getting on the ...View Full Details

10-10-2005  Safer drivers could be rewarded

Most safe drivers feel the cost of road accidents should be spread proportionately among motorists, with those not having an accident in the last few years paying less, according to ...View Full Details

07-10-2005  Congestion incentives could lower car insurance

Motorists in Birmingham may soon be offered financial incentives to stop using their cars at peak times, in a move that could see their insurance premiums fall. Birmingham's professional ...View Full Details

07-10-2005  Scooter-taxi helps cut drink driving

A new scheme to help motorists concerned about drink driving has been launched in Cardiff, after running for six successful years in London. The Scooterman company aims to come ...View Full Details

06-10-2005  Older drivers to search for best car insurance deals

SAGA's call to raise car insurance premiums for younger drivers, after complaining that under-50s commit more uninsured driving offences, has been rejected by the British Insurance Broker's Association (BIBA). ...View Full Details

06-10-2005  Pet insurance needed as vet bills rise

Escalating veterinary fees are leaving many British pet owners with the heart-breaking decision to either pay up, or face having their pet put down. In a recent survey by ...View Full Details

05-10-2005  New car sets tails wagging

Dog owners who cannot stand to have their beloved pets stashed away in the boot or backseat of the car when driving can now rest at ease, as Honda has ...View Full Details

05-10-2005  Check your tyres and insurance in 'wet' October

British motorists are risking their lives by driving on wet roads with inadequate tyre tread on their cars, according to road safety organisation Roadsafe. Research has revealed at least ...View Full Details