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As if rising car insurance premiums were not enough for British motorists to deal with, the cost of petrol is also soaring. According to the Retail Motor Industry Independent Petrol Retailers Association, prices at the pump are expected to increase by 8 per cent by the beginning of next year to a record high of 125.9p per litre.The prediction follows increas […]

If you're about to head off on holiday, mundane issues such as your car insurance or credit-card bills are probably the last things you want to think about. But a little preparation before you head off could save you facing much more serious problems when you get back from sunnier climes.If your car insurance runs out while your vehicle is sat in the ai […]

With the after-effects of the recession still being widely felt, it is no surprise that the popularity of caravanning holidays is on the up. The idea of taking your own accommodation with you now appeals to millions of Brits: research shows that 13 million caravan breaks were taken last year by UK residents, both at home and abroad. That is why Confused.com […]

If you're intending to drive to the Continent this summer, a little careful planning can help ensure you're properly insured - while also keeping costs down. Taking your own car on holiday is convenient, can often work out cheaper than hiring a vehicle at your destination, and allows you to take the scenic route. However, travelling long distances […]

It sounds almost too good to be true doesn't it? Within an hour of an accident that wasn't your fault, an accident management company sweeps in, gets you a hire car, tells you the costs will be covered by the liable parties' insurer, that you won't have to pay an excess and that it won't affect your insurance... just sign the form... […]

Being caught speeding or going through traffic lights at red is less than ideal - not to mention against the law- and can also be costly. But tens of thousands of drivers are caught every year: figures published this week by the Taxpayers' Alliance show that in 2008-9, more than £87 million was raised in speeding fines in the UK.But as well as having to […]

Car insurance premiums soared in the second quarter of 2010 after insurers passed the cost of a torrid year on to beleaguered consumers. The Confused.com/EMB Car Insurance Price Index showed that the average cost of comprehensive car insurance rose by 14.2 per cent between April and June, meaning a huge annual increase of 31 per cent.The rise was put down to […]

Car insurance premiums soared in the second quarter of 2010 after insurers passed the cost of a torrid year on to beleaguered consumers. The Confused.com/EMB Car Insurance Price Index showed that the average cost of comprehensive car insurance rose by 14.2 per cent between April and June, meaning a huge annual increase of 31 per cent.The rise was put down to […]

Motorists may view fuel, car insurance and servicing to be the largest drains on their pockets - but, in fact, often the biggest cost of ownership is depreciation. A fall in the value of your car is inevitable, and while losses can vary considerably from model to model, the average motor will have lost around 60 per cent of its value by the end of its third […]

When you think of truck driving, the most important requirements are easy driving and safety. Volvo has always sought the highest safety standards through its extra ordinary crash test and a robust, thick safety bar is securely installed inside. A comfortable cab with enough space and a clear range of vision is an important factor. Drivers don't fell cr […]