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Thousands of British motor insurance policyholders could be required to take their cars in for repairs after Toyota announced that faulty accelerator pedals are likely to have affected cars sold in the UK.

Last week, the Japanese carmaker announced a recall of eight of its models after it was revealed that their accelerators could be affected by a fault that sees the pedal stay down and thereby prevent drivers from stopping in time.

And, though there has yet been any confirmation that the fault has led to any UK drivers making a claim on their car insurance policies after an accident, Toyota stated that UK owners should consider taking their cars in for repairs, though they will not be eligible for a refund.

A statement released by Tadashi Arashima, president of Toyota Motor Europe, read: “We understand that the current situation is creating concerns and we deeply regret it.

As well as Toyota’s Avensis, Aygo, Corolla and Yaris models, it has also emerged that certain models of the Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1, which are made in the same factory in the Czech Republic, are also likely to be affected by the fault. Read more…

The Department of Transport has released the official numbers for the death toll on South African roads this past festive season!

There were 1582 road accident deaths over the festive season, a decrease from 1655 in 2008, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said. There were 1247 recorded vehicle crashes.

Minister Ndebele expressed his concern about the behaviour on our roads in saying that “Our behaviour on the road is not expressive of a free democratic society.”

The Minister also remarked:

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Does your teen driver want to drive his own car? If yes, let him realize that it is not as simple as it seems. There are a number of things and factors to consider before he can legally drive. One of these things is to secure teen auto insurance for his and the vehicle’s protection. When choosing an insurance provider for this policy, be sure they specialize in such policies to gain discounts and information about your young driver’s situation.

Many are aware that young drivers have a tendency to be less responsible and less disciplined on the road, resulting in higher premiums for teen auto insurance. That is why parents must let teens realize that their rates mainly depend on their performance whenever they are behind the wheel. Gui

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In a year, almost 12% of British drivers are likely to drive to some or the other destination in Europe. The reason for traveling there can be any. It can be for some business meeting or even for the purpose of spending some good time. The drivers who go to Europe are not aware of the fact that the insurance companies also degrade the insurance policies price when they are driving abroad. If you are driving to Europe, make sure that you take travel cover to get yourself insured.

If you already have a car insurance, make sure you read the terms and conditions in order to get full knowledge of the rates. Not all the insurance policies will provide a cover for the same so it is important for you to be aware.

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The state laws of every state in the USA require that you carry Car Liability Insurance on your vehicle. This coverage pays for damage that you cause to persons or property in an automobile accident when you are at fault. The laws regarding this insurance are determined by the individual states. This means that the requirement varies by state. In some states you will find that the state minimums are lower than in other states.

Liability insurance is not only required by law, it is needed to protect your other properties. If you have an accident that causes major damage to persons or property and you are inadequately insured, the person suffering the loss can file a lawsuit against you. Read more…

This month’s big earthquake in Eureka, followed by the far more devastating one in Haiti, should focus attention on the staggering uninsured losses that will result from the next big shaker in California unless something is done soon.

Statewide, only 12 percent of homeowners with insurance also have quake coverage. About 70 percent of that is underwritten by the California Earthquake Authority, a state-sponsored entity that sells quake insurance through commercial insurance companies.

The CEA admits that even with its insurance, homeowners could suffer “substantial uninsured loss.” Its policies pay nothing until structural damage alone exceeds 15 percent of the home’s insured value. Read more…

Young motorists in Derbyshire will be able to get additional driver training at discounted price under a new scheme which will help them to save on their insurance premiums.

Derbyshire Dales District Council is part funding an incentive scheme so that the cost of a typical skills test will be reduced by 85 per cent.

The local authority will contribute £70 and the Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership will put forward £50 to subsidise each young driver and rider who joins the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) with the intention of being assessed.

Active membership of the IAM or the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents can cut the cost of car insurance.

Nick Eyley, 24, has saved £305 on car insurance premiums since joining the IAM in the summer of 2008 and is now the ambassador for young and inexperienced drivers in the Derbyshire Dales.

Drivers aged between 17 and 24 have seen the cost of their cover rise by 24.7 per cent over the last year, according to figures from Consumer Intelligence.

There are many car insurance companies in the market, with each one proclaiming itself to be better and more economical than the other. That is the reason why it becomes important that you conduct a thorough comparison and stick to some simple rules before you purchase insurance for your car.

The first task is to decide what amount of insurance would be needed by you. It would be sensible to go for a smaller insurance if your risk quotient falls in the lower risk category. It might look like taking a bit of risk, but it is comparatively a less expensive option and the advantages from it would be sufficient for your needs.

It is also vital that you look into the kind of car insurance that is affordable for you. Read more…

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Car insurance policies are one expense that no driver can avoid and if he tries to, he will have to pay for it. There are zillion companies who are ready to provide you with insurance policy according to your car needs and budget. You have to be smart while choosing the car insurance for yourself so that you do not regret your decision later.

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