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British Medical Association calls for a ban on smoking in cars to protect the health of children
and British Car Auctions highlights the financial advantages. On the 16th of November, The British Medical Association has called for the extension of the current ban on smoking in public places after reviewing evidence of the dangers. It highlighted research showing the levels of toxins in a car can be up to 23 times higher than in a smoky bar. But if these health issues are not enough to persuade smokers to stub out their in-car habit, th... [more]
Gocompare.com warns drivers over ‘glove-box stashing'
New research reveals that motorists stash, on average, £278 worth of belongings in their cars. Items most commonly left in the boot or glove-box include SatNavs (43 per cent), mobile phones (32 per cent) and wallets/purses (29 per cent). But, the survey revealed that most drivers (72 per cent) don't know what cover they have for the things that they leave in their cars. The research from comparison website, Gocompare.com found that glove-... [more]
The average British motorist will own 26 cars
From the tender age of 17, motorists will spend much of their daily lives commuting in the car, ferrying people around and conducting their social life. As such, they will visit the local garage to fill up with fuel at least 2,645 times, and get the car fixed 31 times. In a detailed study of 2,000 drivers, which unveils their motoring habits over a period of 61.5 years, Gocompare.com reveals that the average British motorist will own 26 cars, ... [more]
8 in 10 British drivers regularly break the speed limit
Speeding, eating or drinking while driving and not wearing a seat belt are the most common crimes we commit during our day-to-day lives. Other car crimes which take place regularly include jumping red lights, parking on double yellow lines and driving someone else's motor without the proper insurance cover. Downloading music illegally, texting or chatting while driving, and cycling without lights on are also offences we regularly commit. In to... [more]
Automatically renewing your car insurance may be costly
New research from Gocompare.com reveals that9 million drivers - over a quarter of motorists - are potentially missing out on huge savings on their car insurance by simply automatically renewing their policies. 27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew, many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty. Thirty-nine per cent of drivers have been with their current car insurer for three years or longer,... [more]
