UK drivers happy with MOT as it is
Posted on January 30th, 2012
At a time when motorists are crying out for a cushion to protect them from the ever rising costs of motoring, a survey by one of the UK’s most prominent road safety organisations proves that drivers still put car safety issues at the forefront of their vehicle requirements.
Present system preferred
In a survey conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) 6 drivers in 10 indicated a preference to leave the UK’s MOT certificate demands exactly as they are. The poll was launched on the back of a Ministry of Transport initiative which proposed to alter the UK MOT requirements of a test every 12 months after 3 years to the more relaxed EU checks which require the first check after 4 years and subsequent checks every two years instead of one.
Safety put before costs
At a time of soaring car insurance cover and exorbitant fuel prices one would have thought that drivers in the UK would have grasped the chance to lower their motoring costs but apparently that is not the case. Les
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My car has an alarm. What’s the discount?
Posted on January 19th, 2012
Auto insurance companies offer plenty of discounts to their clients. You might receive a lower rate on your policy if you boast a driving record free of accidents or speeding tickets. You might receive receive a discount if park your car in an enclosed garage over night or if you drive a low number of miles each week. Insurance companies might even give you a price break if you take out more than one form of insurance with them; you might see a discount, for instance, if you take out a life and auto insurance policy with a company.
One of the easiest ways to receive a discount on auto insurance, though, is to purchase some sort of an alarm system for your car. Insurers pass out discounts for car alarms because these devices make it less likely that a thief will steal your car or break into it.
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Common Auto Insurance Discounts Available For Family Policies
Posted on January 14th, 2012
Lately, it seems that auto insurance, much like health insurance, has been on the rise with respect to cost. The fact remains that in order to drive a vehicle in any state in the US, an auto insurance policy must be obtained. The level and basic coverage allowed is determined by each state which also dictates the cost of such insurance. Of course, each insurance company also decides what they will charge customers and determines a policy premium cost. However, not all is lost when it comes to auto insurance.
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What mobile home insurance may be suitable?
Posted on January 9th, 2012
If you are pondering what mobile home insurance you may need for your particular caravan, there are a few points worth keeping in mind:
- the term mobile home may not be universally understood by all insurers and you may find that the terms park home or static caravan may be more commonly used;
- strictly speaking, in typical insurance terms, there is a fundamental difference between a static caravan and a park home in the case of the former, these are typically regarded as being classic caravans occupied for perhaps a couple of weeks or so during the year for holiday purposes, however, a park home is regarded as being your permanent place of residence;
- as such, the term mobile home may be more closely associated with a park home than a static caravan;
- if you are wondering what mobile home insurance is appropriate, you may wish to note that typically static caravan insurance may become invalid if you start occupying your static on a permanent basis, treating it has your main place of domicile;
- the difference between the two forms of insurance is based around the recognition that typically a parkhome may be more extensively and expensively furnished than a holiday caravan it may also contain a higher value of personal items;
- bear in mind that in the case of either a park home or a static caravan, if you start to rent it out, however infrequently, you may be putting your insurance at risk unless you have commercial use cover included;
- some site owners may suggest that it would be advantageous to use their own insurance cover for your caravan or static, however, it may be advisable to seek your own quotation to use as a comparison;
- In the case of both park homes and static caravans, your insurers may regard them as being fundamentally fixed in position (though they may recognise that they are occasionally moved from one position to another on the site or in some cases, possibly into winter storage) so if you do plan to move them it may be advisable to check your policy;
- this is only a general overview of terminology and different insurers may have different answers to your question, what mobile home insurance is for me?
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The Second Greatest Harley Joke of All Time – You Must Have Your Priorities In Order
Posted on January 4th, 2012
Communication is the key to any relationship, and making communication happen in a mutually beneficial way is often more difficult than reaching the shared goal two parties may have in mind.
When it comes to communication with your domestic partner, the equation is further complicated by a fundamental difference in the way people think.
This little gem seems to sum up the problem quite nicely for me
Thanks for this one goes to Guy Proctor
Guy Procter at MCN
@MCNGuyProcter view full profile ? Peterborough, England Inside the world of bikes and the worlds biggest motorcycle publication, as editor of MCN Sport magazine & senior editor at MCN
The Second Greatest Harley Joke of All Time
Arthur Davidson, the head honcho of Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation, died and went to Heaven.
Sales Increase for Bentley
Posted on December 15th, 2011
Bentley have seen UK sales increase by over 20% last month according to the latest statistics that have been released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). According to the stats, the Crewe-based firm have sold 65 cars in the UK in November, this is 20.4% more than the same period in 2010.
Sales Figures
So far this year, Bentley has sold a total of 986 cars in the UK. This is up by 4.5% during the same period last year. This is encouraging news for the automotive sector and those more exotic, luxury car makers. The number of luxury car owners looking for car insurance cover has, therefore, increased this year.
The economic recession has hit us all hard and big businesses have been suffering too.
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