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Drivers say ‘it’s about time’ as July 1 crackdown stops offenders from ‘buying their way out’ – proof you now need

LAWMAKERS have cracked down on car owners as uninsured drivers are no longer allowed on highways as of the beginning of the week.The new Virginia regulation went into effect on Monday, July 1.2The bill meant to ensure all drivers on Virginia roads are...

Rent a car for a road trip, or drive your own? 5 things to consider

Patchareeporn Sakoolchai | Moment | Getty ImagesSummer is the season of road trips.A record 70.9 million Americans are expected to travel by car during the July Fourth holiday week alone, according to AAA.For some car owners, it might be more financially savvy to...

2 insurance providers leaving Alberta, concerns auto insurance prices could increase

A second insurance provider announces they are pulling out of the Alberta market, and experts warn prices could be going up for drivers. In Edmonton, motorists say they’re already paying too much. “I’m paying more than I was in B.C. I think so, I don’t...

Windscreen claims rise by 17%

The cost to fix a chip or replace a windscreen has increased 17% year-on-year. That was according to Allianz’s personal lines business, which said that repairs for small chips were up 4% between 2022 and 2023, while full glass replacements increased by 13%. Figures also...

Insurance firms must do better for their customers, says FCA

A year on from the introduction of the Financial Conduct Authority's Consumer Duty, a new report from the financial regulator suggests that many larger insurers aren't living by the spirit of the regulation. The Consumer Duty, which the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enacted in...

The cheapest day to buy car insurance

Drivers have recently been hit by extortionate car insurance price hikes, with some paying almost 50% more than a year ago, bringing the average car insurance costs to over £800 a year. Inflation and increased claims have contributed to the steep rises. Older drivers...