Car insurance claims up for pothole related mishaps
Posted on February 6th, 2010
The number of car insurance claims being made resulting from a run in with a pothole in the road has increased sharply compared to the same time last year, AA car insurance has revealed. More potholes have appeared in Britain’s roads following the coldest spell of weather the country has seen for 30 years, and the AA is urging the Government to provide additional funding for repairs to “stem the pothole epidemic.” Whilst AA car insurance claims for pothole damage are four times higher than in the same period in 2009, the insurer speculates that there are even more accidents being caused by potholes than they are aware of, which are not claimed for because drivers cannot always justify the cost of making a car insurance claim when it might be cheaper to pay for repairs themselves.
‘Staycationers’ may not be getting best deal
Posted on February 5th, 2010
Vacationing abroad is proving to be cheaper than staying in the UK in many instances, according to research.
The Office of National Statistics reported trips abroad by Britons dropped 17% in the past year. In their place “staycations” have increased in popularity as UK residents try to save money during the credit crunch.
Flight Centre, however, reports that holidaying in the UK may not be the best deal. Countries such as Spain and Portugal are often cheaper substitutes to staying in the UK as accommodation is inexpensive enough to compensate for the cost of flying.
According to the Flight Centre, a package holiday in the Costa del Sol costs from £255 including seven nights in a hotel, return flights out of Gatwick Airport and eight days’ car hire. A comp Read more…
The best places to see the Northern Lights
Posted on February 5th, 2010
Spotting the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) has never been easy because no one knows when they will appear and clouds often obscure them. When weather conditions are favourable, this fantastical display lights up the skies in Arctic regions. We’ve compiled a list of the best places to catch a glimpse of the spectacular Northern Lights.
Iceland
Located high above the Arctic Circle, the remote location of western Iceland, with sweeping lava fields and with uninterrupted views out to the ocean, makes the area a perfect base for seeing the Northern Lights. T Read more…
Europe Visitor Insurance
Posted on February 5th, 2010
There are several travelers to European countries every year and they require medical insurance while in Europe to get the require Schengen visa. Europe visitor insurance plans are designed by several insurance companies to provide medical coverage for visitors to Europe. Schengen consulates have mandated health insurance coverage as a necessity for those seeking Schengen Visas. Europe visitor insurance fulfills the health insurance requirements to obtain Schengen Visa.
Visitors with Europe visitor insurance and Schengen visa can visit 24 Schengen countries specified by the Schengen consulates.
Gap insurance – The coverage and benefit it offers
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
Most of the insurance policies provide partial coverage of your total expenses and you are left with some out-of-pocket payments at the end of every claim made to the company. Even when your car is totaled you only receive the Actual Cash Value from the company and there is always a “gap” between the fair market value and unpaid lease or loan amount. So what do you do to waive off such payments? There certainly seems to be a ray of hope. All you need to do is purchase a Gap insurance policy for your car.
Gap Insurance – What it covers
Gap car insurance refers to Guaranteed Auto Protection, covers the “gap” between the Actual Cash Value (ACV) of your car and the amount of the actual loan owed, when the car is totaled. It is t
Car insurance premiums could rise 73% without protected no claims
Posted on February 2nd, 2010
Drivers who do not protect their no claims bonus could face increases in their car insurance premiums of as much as 73 per cent if they have to make a claim, research from moneysupermarket.com has revealed. Paying an additional premium to protect their no claims bonus – to prevent premiums rising as much if they make a claim – can save drivers a significant amount on their car insurance, the comparison website shows, but if a claim is never made it can seem like a waste of money. P