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Over a Million drivers took speed awareness course in 2020

More than a million drivers took a speed awareness course in 2020 despite car use plummeting due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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Motor insurance premium costs have fallen in recent months

Motor insurance prices have decreased by 2.5% or around £20 on average over the previous six months, analysis has found.

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 months4 months ago
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Poor state of local roads is motorists’ biggest concern this year

Motorists’ biggest concern in 2020 was the poor state of local roads, according to new research.

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 months4 months ago
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One in six drivers exceeds 100mph

The figure rises to 33% for those aged 25-34 and to 28% for male drivers, the poll of 2,000 UK motorists commissioned by road safety charity Brake indicated.

By SWVaux Staff, 5 months5 months ago
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Nearly half of UK drivers putting off essential car maintenance in 2020

Close to half of UK motorists have delayed servicing their cars or performing essential maintenance during 2020, a new survey has found.

By SWVaux Staff, 5 months5 months ago
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Car insurance myths could see millions of drivers risk fines

Drivers across the UK could be risking fines, points on their licence or higher premiums by falling for car insurance myths, according to new research.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 months6 months ago
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Keyless car technology fuels rise in car theft

Keyless technology has been the driving force behind a rise in car thefts over the past four years, according to new data.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 months6 months ago
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Mobile video calls pose ‘clear and present danger’ on UK roads

Nearly a fifth (18%) of young drivers admit to video calling while behind the wheel, a new survey suggests.

By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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How big are the loyalty penalties paid by home and motor insurance customers?

Loyal home and motor insurance customers could find themselves paying significantly more than new customers, the City regulator has found.

By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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Third of UK motorists have put off car servicing because of coronavirus

A third of UK drivers have delayed getting their car serviced as a result of the financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey has found.

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months7 months ago
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Thousands of drivers suffer pothole breakdowns despite low traffic during lockdown

Thousands of drivers suffered pothole-related breakdowns between April and June despite traffic volumes plummeting amid the coronavirus lockdown, new figures show.

By SWVaux Staff, 9 months9 months ago
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Motorists ‘leaving sensitive data on their old cars’

Drivers could be leaving a trove of sensitive data on their old cars by not wiping information held from connecting to a smartphone, according to a survey.

By SWVaux Staff, 10 months10 months ago
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Four in 10 drivers concerned by the state of other cars due to MOT extension

More than four out of 10 motorists (45%) are concerned about the condition of other vehicles on the road because of the MOT extension, a new survey suggests.

By SWVaux Staff, 10 months10 months ago
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Coronavirus no barrier to getting cars MOT’d and serviced, say drivers

One in seven drivers plan to make full use of the six-month MOT extension, a new survey suggests.

By SWVaux Staff, 11 months11 months ago
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‘Truly shocking’ lockdown speeding offences revealed

Gwent Police caught motorists driving at speeds in excess of 130mph.

By SWVaux Staff, 11 months11 months ago
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Motorists urged to put safety first and ‘Get Road Ready’

New research has revealed that millions of motorists are risking a blowout by driving with underinflated tyres following weeks of not using their cars.

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By SWVaux Staff, 11 months ago
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Kwik-Fit Warns on MoT Extension

Research by Kwik Fit reveals that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the UK’s streets as the lockdown begins to ease and people increasingly take to their cars.

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By SWVaux Staff, 11 months ago
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Coronavirus causes MOT test confusion

A survey has found that drivers are ‘unclear’ on the MOT rules relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

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By SWVaux Staff, 12 months ago
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Drivers and cyclists behaving worse during lockdown

The behaviour of road users has deteriorated since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey suggests.

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By SWVaux Staff, 12 months ago
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Fifth of drivers will use car less after lockdown lifted

One fifth of drivers say they will use their cars less once the lockdown is over, according to a new AA survey, ‘Life after lockdown’.

By SWVaux Staff, 12 months12 months ago

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