One In Seven Cars Vandalised
REASONS WHY MOTORISTS DID NOT REPORT THEIR CAR CRIME TO THE POLICE. - Multi-storey car parks (57 per cent). 15 per cent of all motorists have had their vehicle vandalised in the past 12 months. Read more...
Spain Top Theft Hotspot.
“For many people the summer holiday is their largest annual purchase, but it can be ruined by the theft of comparatively small sums or items. Keep valuables and important documents in the room or hotel safe. Money (41 per cent) is the most frequently stolen possession, followed by purses and wallets (34 per cent) and cameras (18 per cent). Chris Price, Head of Direct Line Travel Insurance, said:. Results were weighted to be representative of the GB population. Read more..
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Dognapping epidemic
Awareness of this pet crime is at an all time high, particularly following the recent suspected theft of Liz Hurley's puppy, Emily, and Engelbert Humperdink's German Shepherd, Charnie. The lengths dog owners would go to reflect the bond they have with their four-legged friends. In the event of a suspected theft they should contact the police immediately and alert their insurance company. Ninety five per cent would take the matter to the police and close to one in 20 (four per cent) say they would hire a private detective to hunt for their favourite pet. Calls may be recorded. Read more...
Unroadworthy Cars
0.62 x 3,719,044 = 2,305,807. Unroadworthy Cars Over two million* British motorists persistently break the law by driving illegal damaged vehicles, according to research out today by Direct Line Breakdown. In addition, motorists can also be fined for defective seatbelts, wobbly wheel trims, excessive smoke, non standard number plates and broken horns. YouGov is a member of the British Polling Council. Read more...
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Wasting money
The most costly changes include laying cheap wooden flooring (33 per cent of these), installing PVC windows (32 per cent) and removing fireplaces (20 per cent), according to a list of ‘design crimes’ compiled by Direct Line Home Insurance in collaboration with surveyors Habitus. According to the research, these alterations can reduce the value of a property by up to five per cent, knocking £9,637 off the average house price***. “From an insurance perspective, it’s also important for homeowners to remember that changes they make to their interiors may affect the value of their home contents. Read more...
Fidos food
YouGov interviewed 1,337 British dog owners adults aged 18 and over. As a consequence, one in 10 dog owners (11 per cent) admit their pet is overweight – a third (32 per cent) of these by half a stone or more, with one in 20 (six per cent) by over a stone. For peace of mind, we would advise all dog owners to consider taking out appropriate pet insurance.” For more information, log on to Direct Line Pet Insurance. Although the occasional Choc Drop or dog bone is an acceptable way of treating your pet, it is important to make sure your dog is sticking to the correct dog food regime. Read more... |
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