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Wasting money
Despite this, nearly half (48 per cent) of those making changes mistakenly think that they will add value, with one in ten (11 per cent) estimating that they will net more than £10,000 as a result. Read more...

High costs for young drivers
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 a car (2,135,032) therefore 0.01 x 2,135,032 = 21,350. “With fewer first time drivers owning their own car there can be increased pressure on those with one to drive all their friends around.  We’re calling on all drivers and especially young drivers to avoid overcrowding cars and ensure all passengers are wearing seatbelts at all times.”For more information, log on to Direct Line Car Insurance. , Read more...

Dog owners hit
However, although 47% of dog owners paid up to £100 on their dog’s stay, nearly half (48%) did not know how long their dog was kept in its cage during the day and one in five (20%) found dirty conditions in the kennels they visited when initially trying to decide. This despite the fact that 87% of dog owners who used kennels inspected them before making a booking and almost a third (32%) visited directline instant home insurance cover more than one before choosing what kennel they thought was the best. Read more...

Unroadworthy Cars
In addition, motorists can also be fined for defective seatbelts, wobbly wheel trims, excessive smoke, non standard number plates and broken horns. By driving a damaged car you could be putting your life and that of other motorists are risk so it’s a pathetic excuse when you think of the potential impact you could have if something was to go wrong whilst you were at the wheel. There are 33.8 million drivers in the UK (Census data, 2001) 0.11 x 33,809,493 = 3,719,044. Read more...

Unapproved Building Work
Meanwhile, homebuyers are also counting the cost of unapproved building work with 3.5 million reporting that they moved into a new home only to discover unsound or unapproved work. “We would further advise new homeowners who discover that unapproved building work has been carried out to seek legal advice as they may be entitled to request sellers to seek retrospective planning permission or to correct unapproved works.” For more information on the rules surrounding building work and planning permission, visit planningportal.gov.uk. Read more...