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 | Long urban work commute 'causing driver stress' |
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| 31st January 2012 | The long commute into work is causing stress among many drivers, who are becoming increasingly frustrated by delays and congestion in Britain's major cities.
Commuting motorists face an additional two hours travelling time per day if they face congestion, according to Direct Line. | |
 | Motorists experience soaring stress levels |
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| 22nd December 2011 | Drivers are under a great amount of stress at this time of year, with many getting increasingly frustrated as they hit the road.
Research from Zurich shows that 19 per cent of those who drive over Christmas find it more stressful or irritating than at any other time of year.
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 | Breakdown cover may be necessary on summer travels |
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| 21st July 2011 | Taking out breakdown cover could be an essential part of any summer holiday, as many people neglect to check whether their car is in full working order.
This is according to GEM Motoring Assist, which indicated that people often become so concerned with other aspects of their holiday, meani... | |
 | Renault encourages safety with new low-cost tyre range |
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| 1st February 2011 | Renault drivers could reduce the risk of being involved in an accident and making a car insurance claim by fitting new tyres.
The French car manufacturer is set to introduce a new range of tyres from February 1st, aimed at owners of older Renault models.
Prices start at just £... | |
 | Car checks help reduce need for breakdown assistance |
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| 26th November 2010 | People may find they have to make fewer calls to their breakdown assistance provider if they check their cars between annual MoT services.
Almost a fifth (19 per cent) of those polled by Kwik Fit revealed that they rely on the yearly service to find any faults with their cars, which could b... | |
 | Make tyre checks, avoid breakdown assistance |
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| 31st March 2010 | Easter is one of the most popular times of year for getting away from it all, so motorists will be keen to make the experience as stress free as possible.
As a result, Protyre has issued a number of tips on how to keep cars in top condition to avoid having to enlist the services of a breakd... | |
 | Diesel drivers warned of waxing dangers |
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| 9th January 2010 | People who drive vehicles which take diesel fuel have been warned of hidden dangers the cold weather may bring.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) said that waxing may occur, which involves crystals forming within the fuel.
These may cause damage to the fuel filter, which in... | |
 | Route planning 'essential to festive driving' |
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| 22nd December 2009 | Anyone who needs to travel over the festive season should plan their journeys thoroughly to reduce the need to use their breakdown insurance, it has been suggested.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling on motorists to make simple checks on their vehicles bef... | |
 | No-one "immune to car trouble" |
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| 28th August 2009 | One car insurance provider has noted that no road users can be sure that they will ever run into trouble when driving, it has been asserted.
Catherine McGrath, head of current accounts at Lloyds TSB, stated that millions of people will get behind the wheel of a vehicle in the next few days ... | |
 | Breakdown insurance 'could offset European trip costs' |
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| 11th August 2009 | New research shows that many holidaymakers are planning to reduce holiday costs this year by driving - rather than flying - to their European destinations.
However, Saga Breakdown Assistance reveals that people many will fail to take out adequate breakdown insurance before setting off and ... | |
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