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Brits fork out 1.7 billion
“It’s great that couples are choosing to reward themselves in this way, but it’s also extremely important that they make sure that their home contents are fully covered before they jet off. The research reveals a 15 per cent rise in overseas weddings in the last ten years, with a quarter (26 per cent) of those couples planning marriage in the next two years intending to do so abroad. This is very unwise and means that many couples may receive a nasty surprise when they return from their dream wedding to find they have been burgled.” Top five overseas wedding locations:. Read more...

Dognapping epidemic
Chris Price, Business Manager at Direct Line Pet Insurance, said:. We would strongly advise all dog owners to have their pets microchipped - obviously this won't prevent them being stolen but it will help owners track them down. Dog owners are prepared to offer an average reward of over 450 to get their stolen dog back. If their dog was taken though it would seem that money is no object when it comes to its safe return. Read more..

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Direct Line customers to benefit from new ‘matched’ no claims bonus.

05/04/2006

Direct Line has launched a new benefit that will allow motorists to match their NCD on subsequent cars that are insured with the company. The policy is open to all motorists and can be used on up to nine cars.

Unapproved Building Work
Make sure you have a professional draw up proper plans and have them approved by a building engineer if structural. “We would advise all homeowners to make sure they are aware of the legal requirements before undertaking any building work. Tips on avoiding planning pitfalls. Read more...

Research by Direct Line has revealed that there are now over 3.7 million drivers in the UK personally owning more than one car who currently could be paying full price for their insurance on their second car despite ‘owning’ NCD that proves they are a safe driver.

In addition to matching drivers NCD, Direct Line also offers a 10% discount on the overall cost of the policy.

Second cars are the most common in country areas with as many as one in eight drivers in Wales and Scotland with two cars.

Spain Top Theft Hotspot.
Beware of pickpockets in crowded areas. Jewellery (16 per cent) and clothes (12 per cent) are also among the top targets. But it also has an emotional impact with one in six (15 per cent) saying their holiday was ruined as a result of the theft. Read more...

One In Seven Cars Vandalised
“Direct Line deals with many vandalism claims every year for our customers and it’s a growing concern for all car owners. “We would urge motorists to use their garage or driveway if they have one and always try to park in well-lit open areas. This equals £1.3 billion overall cost to the industry each year. In particular, research reveals motorists are becoming scared to park their vehicle in certain cities with 8 out of ten motorists (79 per cent) worrying about where they leave their car. direct line home contents insurance Read more..

Passion for Cars
The cost of on-street parking is also driving motorists to pave over their gardens – over one million** UK drivers pay on average of £439 per year for the privilege of parking outside their home - be it for parking permits or garage rental. So desperate are drivers becoming for parking spaces that close to one in six (14 per cent) have moved home specifically to gain a garage or drive. The cost of paving over a garden doesn’t come cheap with research showing car-owners spend on average £1,300 on turning their gardens into drives – with one in 10 (11 per cent) spending more than £3,000. Read more...

World Cup Shopping
World Cup Shopping Brits plan billion pound World Cup shopping spree. Read more...

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