Island communities set for a cut in fuel duty
Posted on November 17th, 2011
It is a long time since motorists in any part of the UK had anything to cheer about, but it does seem now that a few thousand of the millions of drivers that can still afford to take their vehicles out for a spin, are in line for a small respite from increasing costs.
Islanders get a raw deal
People living in the outer reaches of the UK may at long last be getting a 5p per litre cut in fuel prices. Motorists on the outer boundaries of Britain have for a long time got a poor deal compared to the rest of us. Very little is spent on road maintenance and the cost of getting fuel out to the islands has always meant an extra few pence on the cost. The islanders who rarely have accidents have never done too well with car insurance cover either.
When it Comes to Quotes for Auto Insurance, Honesty is the Best Policy
Posted on November 10th, 2011
If you’ve ever driven past a car lot while it’s closed and have spied the occasional lone figure roaming between cars checking price tags, you’re probably witnessing the lengths to which some people will go in order to avoid a sales pitch. That same sentiment bleeds over into those who’d rather seek out quotes for auto insurance online than anywhere else. Simply put, it’s the best place to go to compare auto insurance rates without being forced to endure the salesmanship that comes with talking to an agent face to face or by phone.
But are online quotes for auto insurance accurate? Truth be told, they’re only as accurate as you let them be. If you’re l
Three Tips For Finding Cheap And Reliable Car Insurance
Posted on November 4th, 2011
Car insurance, no matter which state one lives in, is absolutely necessary, not only by law but in order for individuals to protect themselves. Every state requires that a driver obtain car insurance for their vehicles, though the type of minimum coverage required differs. This means that no matter where one lives, when purchasing a new or used vehicle, car insurance must be obtained before that vehicle is able to hit the road. It happens that many people do not take car insurance into account when purchasing a car and therefore are left to run around and find the first car insurance provider that provides cheap car insurance they can find.
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Does What Kind of Bike You Ride Determine Your Safety? The Statistics Say Yes
Posted on October 28th, 2011
Clearly, the choice you make of what kind of motorcycle to ride is a determining factor as to how safe you are on the road, and its probably no surprise that those who choose sport bikes a slightly more prone to hang it out over the edge.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), riders of “supersports” or sportbike motorcycles have driver death rates per 10,000 registered vehicles nearly four times higher than for drivers of other types of motorcycles.
Should you be shocked by that number? I think not. Todays sportbikes are capable of truly astonishing speeds and their handling encourages hard riding.
Your basic Superbike has more horsepower than most conventional motorcycles and can reach speeds of up to 190 mph. Buil
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A Tale of Two Counties
Posted on October 17th, 2011
Potholes are never far off the top of any list compiled about a motorists pet hates, and the stark contrast in how local authorities deal with the problem throughout the UK has been amply illustrated this week.
Difference in approach
It is no secret that motorists hate potholes, they are responsible for thousands of motor insurance claims every year and as such adds to the cost of motor insurance quotes on a grand scale. As winter approaches the quality of work carried out by many local authorities after the nightmare conditions of last year will soon be put to the test, but even before winter bites the attitude between different councils has been very noticeable.
Public complaints
After the end of one of Lancashire’s worst winters in decades the state of the roads in the county were appalling. T
Will New Road Sign Design Cut Motorcycle Accident Numbers?
Posted on September 23rd, 2011
“About 25 percent of all auto-motorcycle accidents occur in intersections,” said Roger Francis of Allstate Insurance.
Motorcyclists in Denver, CO. are about to serve as guinea pigs of sorts when that city tests a new set of signs aimed at educating motorists.
Intersections can be one of the most dangerous places for motorcyclists. Now the insurance industry is hoping new signs at one of the busiest places in Denver will increase safety and awareness. Denver is one of 25 cities across country putting out the signs. Den