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Breakdown Insurance news:
 | Avoid a payout this January with breakdown insurance |
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| 31st December 2008 | Britons may wish to ensure they have breakdown insurance in place if claims from one company are correct.
According to easier.com, more cars are expected to break down on Monday 5th January than any other day of the year.
This is because many people will leave their cars parked in ... | |
 | Breakdown insurance details 'vital during winter months' |
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| 21st December 2008 | Having the details of their breakdown insurance provider with them in the car is one of the top tips a website has given to motorists during the winter months.
According to Fool.co.uk, people need to take extra precautions when driving in bad weather conditions and planning their journey we... | |
 | Avoid breakdown insurance claims 'by inspecting older vehicles' |
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| 18th December 2008 | Young drivers may end up having to make a claim on their breakdown insurance as many do not carry out checks on cars they buy, a survey has revealed.
Research from Norwich Union found that 49 per cent of first-time car buyers under the age of 21 do nothing to ensure the safety of their vehi... | |
 | Drivers play 'roadside roulette' without breakdown cover |
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| 20th November 2008 | Those who do not purchase breakdown insurance are playing "roadside roulette" and accumulated costs of £120 million last year, it has been claimed.
According to the AA, around two million people broke down without adequate protection to cover the costs last year.
Thi... | |
 | Website encourages Brits to take out car insurance |
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| 22nd October 2008 | One website is encouraging Brits to take out insurance as it is one element "of taxation and numeration which we would do best to comply with".
The Crawley Observer claims that both car and home insurance are two expenses which "can really end up paying dividends", espec... | |
 | RIAS: Simple car checks can help avoid accidents this winter |
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| 21st October 2008 | People may find they can save money on their car insurance by making sure they are looking after car to help to avoid accidents this winter.
Over 1,000 road accidents a year are caused by defective tyres, according to Tyresafe, and drivers could lose their no claims bonuses on their insuran... | |
 | Expiring warranties 'could cost motorists' |
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| 25th September 2008 | More than 400,000 drivers may be facing expensive repair bills at the end of the month as many car warranties run out, Tesco Personal Finance has reported.
Rising petrol prices and taxes coupled with the cost of car insurance and the credit crunch mean many motorists may be feeling the stra... | |
 | Tuesday is the 'busiest day for breakdowns' |
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| 19th August 2008 | Research by the AA claims that the Tuesday after the bank holiday is expected to be the busiest day for breakdowns.
Breakdown cover is used more often when motorists return to work after the bank holiday and figures from the AA show the service received over 62,000 breakdown calls last Augu... | |
 | Drivers urged to check tyres |
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| 15th August 2008 | British motorists have been urged to check their tyres before the big bank holiday getaway later this month.
A recent survey commissioned by tyre company Protyre revealed that just 34 per cent of people check their tyres before embarking on a long journey.
With an estimated 18 mil... | |
 | Motorists are 'running on empty' |
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| 22nd July 2008 | With the prices at the pumps showing no signs of falling, British motorists are increasingly opting to drive their cars on 'empty', it has been suggested.
Research by Britannia Rescue revealed that there has been a ten per cent surge in the number of drivers breaking down due to lack of fue... | |
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