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Expert warns drivers about satnav ‘horror stories’

Posted in Generic trend stories News on the 18 Nov 2008

A spokesperson for the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has reported hearing "horror stories" about the satnav devices that many drivers favour when planning a trip.
Vince Yearly has experienced many cases of motorists being robbed of their satnav units, such as TomToms, after being careless removing them from the windscreen when leaving their [...]

Used small-car market shows signs of recovery

Posted in Generic trend stories News on the 17 Nov 2008

The HPI Used Car Valuations Index has shown that there are some signs that the market for used-small cars and used-superminis is recovering despite the credit crunch.
HPI has reported that three-year old City cars and Superminis are beginning to see the rate of depreciation level out, offering some encouragement for a market which [...]

Dealers urged to help reduce number of whiplash injuries

Posted in Generic trend stories News on the 17 Nov 2008

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has urged car retailers to help reduce the number of whiplash injuries sustained during car collisions by demonstrating how to adjust the head restraint when selling a vehicle.
Research by the ABI has found that each day almost 1,200 people claim for whiplash following a motor collision.
This [...]

Drivers should take note of Anti-Bullying Week

Posted in Generic trend stories News on the 17 Nov 2008

The RAC foundation is urging drivers to make a note of Anti-Bullying Week in their diary.
The week starts today (Monday, November 17th) and is an opportune time for motorists to review and, if necessary, modify their driving behaviour and habits.
It was in the 1990s that the term ‘road rage’ was first coined [...]

Younger drivers ‘are not getting any safer’

Posted in Generic trend stories News on the 14 Nov 2008

The Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) has warned that young drivers "aren’t getting any safer".
Neil Greig, IAM motoring trust director pointed out that research shows that 60 per cent of those convicted of uninsured driving are under 25, and half are under 20.
Mr Greig said: "These drivers have a high risk of [...]

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