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Motorists urged not to cut corners on car
maintenance
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services Breaking down on the side of the road is one of the ultimate nightmare situations for many drivers but having adequate breakdown cover could prevent this turning into a disaster. GEM Motoring Assists believes that drivers should not cut corners when it ... |
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Renault wins at Fleet World
Honours
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services Renault has come away from the Fleet World Honours triumphant after scooping two awards at the ceremony today (May 16th). The French manufacturer claimed the Environmental Award while its energy-efficient Kangoo ZE vehicle scooped the Editor's Award. |
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Motorists encouraged to shop around for
best insurance deal
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services Increasing car insurance premiums can be a stumbling block for drivers when buying a vehicle but the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has offered some advice to potential car owners. The organisation has encouraged drivers to haggle with their ... |
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Joyrider jailed after stealing and
crashing taxi in Scotland
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services A joyrider in Scotland has been jailed after stealing a taxi and crashing it into a wall. Brian Kelly took the vehicle from a valeting station after he spotted that the keys were still in the ignition. He then picked up a friend and drove through ... |
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Motorists warned of light-jumping
cyclists
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services Motorists are being warned to be extra vigilant while driving alongside cyclists as a new survey has found that many are jumping red lights. Research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) revealed that 57 per cent of cyclists have admitted to ... |
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Irish taxi's green lights labelled
"inherently racist"
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services The Irish transport minister has ordered all taxis to remove green lights after branding them "inherently racist". Leo Varadkar has claimed that the decision by some drivers to put green lights on top of their vehicles as being "inherently xenophobic" ... |
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Ford Focus scoops Diesel Car magazine
award
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services Ford has claimed another accolade for its all-new Focus model, after it was honoured at the Diesel Car magazine awards. The vehicle was named the best diesel medium car at the 2012 awards ceremony and was commended for its contemporary style and ... |
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RAC: Black box could help to reduce
insurance premiums
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services Black box telematics could be the answer to younger drivers' prayers as the RAC believes it could help to reduce car insurance premiums. With newly-qualified motorists finding that protection prices are increasing all the time, many are looking to find ... |
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Rising fuel tax causing concern for
drivers
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services Fuel tax is becoming the number one problem for motorists across the UK, and has forced some to cut down on the amount of journeys they take. A survey by the Post Office found that British drivers named the increasing price of petrol and diesel for the ... |
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Drivers warned over aquaplaning
dangers
ChoiceQuote Insurance Services As torrential downpours continue to plague the UK there seems to be no end in sight as the gloom is predicted to carry on during May. While the rain may be a minor inconvenience for some, drivers are being warned about the potential dangers that can be ... |