Drivers are being urged not to drink and drive this Christmas in order to protect their lives and their car insurance premiums.Road safety minister Jim Fitzpatrick is launching a new campaign warning of the dangers of getting behind the wheel after a festive tipple.The campaign, which is supporte
The Ford Fiesta Titanium 1.6 has been awarded five stars on the Clarksometer and praised for its "fine chassis" and its smooth engine.Writing for the Sunday Times, motoring mogul Jeremy Clarkson said the vehicle is a "cracker" to drive as well as being sensible, comfortable and quiet.
Motorists who want to avoid a car insurance claim in the coming months should consider changing their tyres, it has been suggested.Road safety group TyreSafe said standard tyres are not necessarily designed to cope with winter weather conditions.The organisation pointed to statistics from the Dep
Drivers who are considering downsizing in order to reduce the amount they spend on road tax, fuel and car insurance may find they can get a good deal from Toyota.From December 1st, the manufacturer has announced it will be passing on the 2.5 per cent reduction in VAT announced in the chancellor's
People with 4x4 car insurance who are considering trading in their current model may want to check out the Berlingo Multispace from Citroen.The vehicle has just been named MPV of the Year, with the manufacturer's design study - Hypnos - taking the title of Best Concept Car.Both awards were part o
Motor insurance customers who are feeling the pinch at the moment can save by upgrading their current vehicle instead of trading it in, according to Kwik Fit.Research by the company found some 6.4 million motorists intend to improve their existing cars over the next year, to make them look and fe
The contribution Thatcham has made in reducing accidents and car insurance claims has been recognised.Awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for its commitment to whiplash research and the promotion of technologies to cut traffic collisions, the organisation said the honour was
Motorists who do not want to end up making a car insurance claim should get their eyes checked on a regular basis, it has been suggested.A study by Specsavers has revealed one in ten drivers have had an accident or a near miss because they were not wearing their glasses.The research also found ov
Drivers who do not want to spend the festive season sorting out a car insurance claim need to be vigilant when out shopping, according to Surry police.Motorists have been warned not to leave bags - or other signs of presents, like wrapping paper - on view in unattended vehicles.The police pointed
Motorists who have had to make a car insurance claim after being targeted by thieves may welcome the news a police crackdown in Greater Manchester has resulted in three arrests.Operation Battenberg, which was carried out on Friday November 21st, also saw four untaxed vehicles being seized and the
