Check out the latest motoring news and guides from Fair Pay Insurance http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk The condition of British car insurance holder's vehicles could be affected by the poorly maintained roads around the UK, suggests a new report. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Apr/11/UK-Falls-Behind-With-Road-Maintenance/ 11 Apr 2012, 16:55:00 GMT The Donnington Historic Festival is to enjoy a visit from motoring legend, Sir Stirling Moss. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Apr/11/Sir-Stirling-To-Visit-Donnington-Historic-Festival/ 11 Apr 2012, 16:50:00 GMT In the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games, over 1,500 London Olympic 2012 themed licence plates are set to be sold off to car insurance holders at auction. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Apr/11/Olympic-Themed-Licence-Plates-Go-On-Sale/ 11 Apr 2012, 16:45:00 GMT A car said to have been driven by Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest motorsport heroes of all time is due to be auctioned by Silverstone Auctions on May 16th. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Apr/04/Motorsport-Legends-Car-To-Be-Auctioned/ 04 Apr 2012, 11:30:00 GMT A recent report by the Canadian Medical Association has indicated that older drivers are more likely to die in an accident due to the reduced likelihood of surviving a serious injury, not due to the fact that they are dangerous motorists. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Apr/04/Older-Drivers-Arent-More-Dangerous-Claim-Medical-Experts/ 04 Apr 2012, 11:20:00 GMT Google has proceeded with tests on its self-driving cars by giving blind motorists the opportunity to get behind the wheel – meaning that car insurance for blind drivers could be only a few years away. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Apr/04/Google-Self-Driving-Car-For-Blind/ 04 Apr 2012, 11:10:00 GMT A survey undertaken by YouGov SixthSense has indicated that the vast majority of British car insurance holders do not believe that electric cars are a long term solution for sustainable transport. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Apr/04/Electric-Cars-Not-The-Answer-According-To-UK-Public/ 04 Apr 2012, 11:00:00 GMT According to a recent survey the average Ford Mondeo driver drives around 15,000 miles a year, 600 more miles than the next most used car - the Volvo S80. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/28/Mondeo-Number-1-For-High-Mileage/ 28 Mar 2012, 09:22:00 GMT Businesses are being encouraged to organise a "Bright Day" amongst their workers in an attempt to discourage car insurance holders from driving too fast. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/28/Road-Safety-Day-To-Encourage-Safe-Driving/ 28 Mar 2012, 09:05:00 GMT The car manufacturer, BMW have recalled 1.3 million cars worldwide due to possible battery problems. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/27/BMW-Recalls-13million-cars/ 27 Mar 2012, 17:15:00 GMT It's been announced that fuel tank drivers have overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action over a dispute regarding safety standards and terms and conditions, raising more concerns for car insurance holders. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/27/Fuel-Tank-Drivers-Vote-For-Strike-Action/ 27 Mar 2012, 17:00:00 GMT Car insurance holders could be safer on the roads if the government were to move the UK's clocks forward by an hour all year round, according to a road safety charity. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/26/Motor-Charity-Urges-For-British-Clock-Changes/ 26 Mar 2012, 11:00:00 GMT Car insurance firms are looking to increase the premiums of motorists who commit minor driving offences. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/23/Motoring-Offenders-Could-See-Car-Insurance-Hike/ 23 Mar 2012, 10:25:00 GMT Car manufacturer, Volvo has announced plans to introduce a new type of airbag to reduce injuries and fatalities. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/23/Volvo-Airbags-A-Fresh-Look-At-Safety/ 23 Mar 2012, 10:20:00 GMT The British Government is set to begin talks with motoring groups around the country over the next few weeks to discuss tests prior to the proposed 80mph speed limit change on motorways. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/23/Motorway-Speed-Increase-Pilot-To-Go-Ahead/ 23 Mar 2012, 10:15:00 GMT Motorists who smoke are being warned of the dangers to their car as well as to damages to their health. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/23/In-Car-Smoking-Damages-its-Value/ 23 Mar 2012, 10:10:00 GMT A road rescue organisation are urging car insurance policy holders to carry out checks to ensure that their cars are road-worthy before getting behind the wheel. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/23/Motorists-Urged-To-Run-Safety-Checks/ 23 Mar 2012, 10:00:00 GMT Find out how to drive safely whilst in car parks and multi-story parking lots. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/Media-Press/Useful-Guides/Safe-Driving-In-Car-Parks/ 20 Mar 2012, 11:20:00 GMT Politicians have warned car insurance policy holders that they are likely to see an increase in taxes following news that local councils are being forced to cut £223 million from their annual road maintenance budget. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/20/Road-Cost-Cuts-Will-Cost-Taxpayers-More/ 20 Mar 2012, 11:15:00 GMT A recent study has indicated that those that drive for business could be more at risk as they attempt to meet ambitious company targets. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/20/Business-Drivers-Taking-A-Risky-Gamble/ 20 Mar 2012, 11:10:00 GMT Find out more about telematics car insurance and how it can benefit you. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/Telematics-Car-Insurance/ 14 Mar 2012, 13:30:00 GMT In a bizarre state of affairs a female car insurance policy holder paid her £60 fine for parking in a disabled bay with 29 individual cheques at varying amounts – from £1.00 - £3.50. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/14/Parking-Fine-Paid-With-29-cheques/ 14 Mar 2012, 10:35:00 GMT New figures by a study undertaken by Halfords Autocentres suggest that car insurance policy holders are being forced to pay out an average of £143 in repair costs if their car fails the MOT. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/14/MOT-Repair-Costs-Double/ 14 Mar 2012, 10:30:00 GMT Older drivers require a “national strategy” suggests the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS). http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/14/Ageing-Motorists-Could-Increase-Motoring-Risk/ 14 Mar 2012, 10:20:00 GMT According to rumours in the motor industry the Datsun name could make a comeback as part of Nissan's low-budget car range. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/14/Nissan-Look-To-Revive-Datsun/ 14 Mar 2012, 10:10:00 GMT A recent report by Motor Codes has revealed that more car insurance holders from the South-East of England have made more complaints regarding service and repair issues than any other part of the UK. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/14/South-East-Motorists-Complain-About-Garages/ 14 Mar 2012, 10:00:00 GMT A recent report by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) has suggested that almost 4% of drivers are driving without car insurance. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/09/MIB-Suggest-4-Percent-Driving-Without-Car-Insurance/ 09 Mar 2012, 15:32:00 GMT A recent report by Fly Research has suggested that motorists are putting their car insurance at risk as they are losing concentration, on average, within 11 minutes of driving. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/09/Are-Motorists-Concentrating-At-The-Wheel/ 09 Mar 2012, 15:29:00 GMT With the rise in motoring costs - including road tax and car insurance premiums, it's believed that the rising cost in fuel is putting yet additional financial pressure on British motorists. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/09/Cut-In-Fuel-Duty-Could-Create-Jobs/ 09 Mar 2012, 15:26:00 GMT The House of Commons and the AA have both critisised the Department for Transport (DFT) for under-spending by more than £1 billion over the course of 2011. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/09/DFT-Under-Fire-For-Under-Spending/ 09 Mar 2012, 15:23:00 GMT Labour are calling for the British government to consult with the European Union (EU) over plans to end lower female car insurance premiums after ruling that they are discriminatory. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/07/Labour-Urges-Action-On-EU-Gender-Ruling/ 07 Mar 2012, 15:13:00 GMT In a slightly bizarre twist the US State of Nevada is planning to introduce legislation for "driverless cars". http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/06/Driverless-Car-Legislation-Introduced-in-Nevada/ 06 March 2012, 10:15:00 GMT Ever considered buying an electric car? Probably not as they historically have quite a short running period - after which they need recharging again. In addition the initial cost of an electric car can be quite costly - especially when you compare the cost of a small petrol powered vehicle. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/06/Energy-Dense-Battery-Extends-The-Range-Of-Electric-Cars/ 06 Mar 2012, 10:10:00 GMT Ford boss, Bill Ford Jr has predicted that motorists will no longer need to drive for themselves in the future with the rise of the "autonomous car". http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Mar/06/The-Auto-Pilot-Car-The-Car-Of-The-Future/ 06 Mar 2012, 10:00:00 GMT A recent report by the Telegraph has indicated that the number of car insurance holders in India has gone up by 2.5 million in 2011. Experts expect this figure to increase further by an annual increase of 3 million by 2015. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Feb/28/British-Cars-Boost-Indian-Motor-Market/ 28 Feb 2012, 14:15:00 GMT Five members of a gang of illegal car clampers have been jailed for defrauding innocent car insurance customers in the West Midlands. Each member of the gang received a jail sentence between 12 - 32 months. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Feb/28/Car-Clamp-Bandits-Jailed/ 28 Feb 2012, 14:00:00 GMT General Motors (GM), the US car giant, have posted record profits for 2011, in spite of huge losses in its European operations. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Feb/22/GM-Reports-Record-Car-Sales/ 22 Feb 2012, 14:15:00 GMT Renault, the French car manufacturer, has seen a 9% increase in annual sales, thanks to growing demand from motor markets outside of Europe. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/News/2012/Feb/22/Renault-Targets-New-Markets/ 22 Feb 2012, 14:00:00 GMT Driving late at night can be stressful and tiring - read our quick guide on how to avoid fatigue whilst on the road. http://www.fairpayinsurance.co.uk/Media-Press/Useful-Guides/How-To-Avoid-Tiredness-Whilst-Driving/ 22 Feb 2012, 13:30:00 GMT Looking for a little more information on telematics car insurance and what makes Fair Pay different? 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