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Young drivers facing high costs.
The spiralling cost of motoring is one of the main reasons four in 10 (43 per cent) non-driving 18-25 year olds are without a licence and a quarter of drivers who have passed their test do not have their own set of wheels – with the majority of these blaming the high costs. There are currently 4,994,229 young people between 18-25 in the UK and of these 57 per cent drive (2,846,710). 75 per cent of young drivers own direct life home contents and buildings insurance a car (2,135,032) therefore 0.01 x 2,135,032 = 21,350.
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Passion for Cars
**There are 33.8 million drivers in the UK (Census data, 2001) and according to the YouGov findings four per cent of motorists have to pay for parking outside their property. We have turned into a nation of car fanatics foregoing fun activities in order to get our next direct life home contents and buildings insurance set of flashy wheels. “It doesn’t seem to matter how difficult it is to park or how much it costs to keep a second car Brits still buy them. Read more...
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Speed cameras
YouGov is a member of the British Polling Council. Despite speed cameras only being launched 13 years ago, 92 per cent of those receiving motoring convictions in the last two years are for speeding and fines can be as much as £2500 for a first time offence. The aim of the Road Safety Bill is to improve road safety measures and reduce casualties on the roads. Read more... |
No Claims Discount
Scenario one: male, 21 years old, three years driving experience on his dad’s policy would get a 50% discount. Named drivers of any age can benefit from the policy and it is expected to be of particular interest to young drivers who often struggle to take out their first insurance and consequently drive their parents car for the first two or three years of driving meaning with any other insurer they are simply postponing the problem. Read more... |
Fidos food
YouGov interviewed 1,337 British dog owners adults aged 18 and over. 24/05/06 - DirectLine Pet Insurance Jamie Oliver and Anthony Worrell-Thompson’s ‘how to cook’ programmes are paying off as Britons are now preparing gourmet meals – for their dogs. 5,400,000 x 436.28 = £2,355,912,000 Direct Line Insurance plc, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. But it’s not just quality meals British dogs are enjoying – it’s quantity too. Read more... |
Unapproved Building Work
Conservatory 9 per cent. Nearly one in five (18 per cent) found that their loft conversions were not approved, and five per cent garages or carports, after purchasing their home. “We would advise all homeowners to make sure they are aware of the legal requirements before undertaking any building work. Contingency fund – make sure you leave yourself saving in place should the building go over budget, 10-15 per cent is the recommended amount. direct life home contents and buildings insurance Read more... |
Dog owners drastic action.
Article 66 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005 could mean that vets will have to record the date, product, quantity, manufacturer's batch number, expiry date and client details of all drugs that they dispense. direct life home contents and buildings insurance As vets rarely display prices, many dog owners don’t know the full cost of treatment until after it has been carried out, which can cause real problems, particularly for more than 85 per cent of pet owners who are not insured. Direct Line Insurance plc, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Read more... |
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Industry Leading Step
Emma Holyer, Motor Spokesperson for Direct Line commented:. “We don’t want to leave our customers stuck if they are in an emergency situation and so we will continue to provide our customers with cover.Other insurers are saying they are removing the cover because it increases the problem of uninsured driving and it is open to fraud by younger motorists who want to drive high powered vehicles. Read more... |
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