The IFB launched in 2006 and was formed to provide a cost effective, tactical solution for the detection and prevention of organised, cross-industry fraud, supporting the wider Association of British Insurers (ABI) industry fraud strategy.

If you are looking to take your driving test in the autumn, you may find yourself arriving at a local branch of Halfords under plans announced last month by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) last month called for the Competition Commission to investigate car insurance costs, after finding the market was "dysfunctional".

If your vehicle is more than three years old you have to get a MOT test every year to show that it meets the minimum road safety and environmental standards.  An MOT certificate confirms that at the time of the test your vehicle met, as far as can be reasonably determined without dismantling, the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law.

The AA announced back in January that it is set to launch a new insurance policy using the same technology as sat-nav systems in order to track driver performance.  

Unless you been out of the country for the last few weeks, you cant fail to have heard about the latest problem facing the UK’s motorists.

Young drivers are finding it increasingly difficult to get affordable insurance with car insurance companies charging thousands of pounds for first time drivers to get on the road.

Whilst petrol prices remain high we all are trying to find ways to reduce our ever growing petrol bills.  With the average tank of petrol now costing £70 and this is only expected to rise so that in 2015 it will be around £100.  The outlook is not good, so what can we do to help conserve petrol.

The cost of motor insurance is to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).  The regulator began investigating the rising cost of car insurance premiums in September, after an outcry about the system of referral fees.

As it stands UK car insurance premiums have risen a staggering 40 percent on average this year. Going into the New Year drivers are keen to find a more cost-effective mode of driving.

AA Insurance has reported a 21% jump in UK car insurance claims in the Scotland area, almost half of which attributed to the recent snow and ice.

The current cold snap has caught out a number of UK car insurance customers who have failed to properly ensure that their vehicle is suitable for use on the nation's icy highways.

Many UK car insurance customers are using the same insurer for the past 12 months, with over half of customers surveyed remaining with their current provider. Nevertheless, policyholder retention rates do range from 80% for some companies to as low as 35% for others, following market research by JD Power and Associates.

UK car insurance costs are set to increase for the forseeable future according to an industry specialist who spoked to MPs recently.

Britain’s homeowners are being warned this week by UK car insurance provider Swinton car insurance in order to secure their homes after a recent spate of home break-ins to steal car keys that are left tantalisingly close to front doors and back doors.

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Worrying figures were revealed this week by the latest car insurance price index from EMB, the consultancy, and Confused.com, the price comparison service. The average price of a car insurance UK policy is currently £650 – a 37.5 percent rise since October 2009.

Fraudulent UK car insurance motorists are being spotted thanks to new methods discovered by an expert from the University of Portsmouth. The new £112,000 study is almost certain to be welcomed by drivers nationwide as the country seeks to clamp down on the fraudulent culture growing in insurance.

With autumn now in full swing, young riders of mopeds and motorbikes are being warned to drive extra carefully, whilst ensuring that they have appropriate UK motor insurance cover in the event of a vehicle accident.

With the current ‘war on motorists’ still very much on the go, motorists will be interested to hear about Volkswagen’s Passat BlueMotion which broke a Guinness World Record for its fuel efficiency.

Hundreds of thousands of motorists on the UK’s roads are subjected to the signs warning drivers not to drive whilst tired, so how many of us actually pay attention and pull over?

As many as a fifth of car insurance UK policyholders are attempting to save their pennies by cutting motoring costs and car sharing on a regular basis, a survey has revealed.

New research has backed up recent claims that a night-time ban on newly qualified drivers could help to reduce the number of lives lost in road accidents throughout the UK.

Although drivers are now able to use car insurance comparison websites to receive a vast number of car insurance UK quotes, buying the cheapest insurance could turn out to be an expensive mistake according to the UK’s leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual.

In an intriguing twist, recent road safety reports have indicated that car insurance UK policyholders may have been put at greater risk by the switch to automated road policing systems such as speed cameras.

UK car insurance customers based in York and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to leave their vehicles at home today as the city hosts its second Car Free Day.

Car insurance UK provider Swiftcover car insurance has suggested that young drivers could end up spending less on their premiums if a new graduated licence is introduced by the authorities.

Lincolnshire motorists are fearing the worst as the county’s street lights are set to be dimmed in order to reduce its carbon footprint.

As much as ten percent of car insurance UK policyholders admit that their ability to drive was impaired after taking prescription drugs, a new poll has revealed.

More than a third of UK car insurance customers admit to forgetting where they have parked their car in a car park. Almost a quarter of male drivers admitted to losing their motor in a multi-storey, and 32 percent of females admitted the same, according to recent research from Parkopedia.com.

The number of UK motorists prosecuted for driving with defective tyres is at a seven-year high according to data released by the Ministry of Justice.

An increasing number of UK motor insurance customers are benefitting from driving a reduced number of miles on long and short journeys. Studies suggest that this is all down to the smartphone phenomenon, with handsets providing satellite navigation systems for drivers to use on the motorways.

UK car insurance customers who choose to park in family parking bays when they do not have children in their vehicle are being criticised in a recent survey.

Motorists are being warned that one of the significant reasons that UK motor insurance is on the rise is due to increasing administration fees.

A local road safety campaign was staged in Somerset as the county’s motorists were urged to help save speed cameras across the region.

GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) has made a plea to local councils not to turn off or dim streetlights to save money, as they predict that this could lead to an increase in road accidents and UK car insurance claims.

Specialist female friendly car insurance providers that promote cheap premiums for women drivers could in fact be charging over the odds according to exclusive research undertaken by Confused.com car insurance for The Independent on Sunday.

Wiltshire town, Bradford on Avon has emerged as a hotbed of speeding motorists according to a survey by Admiral car insurance. Admiral claims that the town, with a population of a little over 9,000, has the fifth-highest percentage of motorists with speeding convictions on their license in the country.

Car Insurance providers, Swiftcover car insurance are targeting drivers who lie about their previous claims by automatically checking the claims histories of their motor insurance applicants.

A staggering 1.7 million of the nation’s drivers would consider staging a car accident in order to claim on their UK car insurance, new research revealed today.

Following the news that UK car insurance costs have risen by a further 31 percent since this time last year, over a third of drivers surveyed by Confused.com car insurance revealed that they are being forced to lie on their car insurance applications to get a better premium.

The blame of the 31 percent rise in UK car insurance premiums over the last year has been blamed squarely at the feet of fraudulent car insurance claimants by The AA car insurance.

New figures following Defaqto research suggest that just one in eight car insurance UK policies provide protection for incidents resulting from road rage.

A Scottish motorist is likely to be forced into making a UK motor insurance claim this week after her vehicle was stolen from outside a local supermarket in Greenock.

A Co-Op car insurance representative has levelled the problems honest drivers face with rising UK car insurance costs squarely at the feet of 'cheats' who defraud innocent drivers.

An elderly couple in Manchester are today being praised after snaring an extensive crime ring labelled one of Britain’s ‘biggest insurance frauds’.

Unforseen catastrophes hitting the UK vehicle insurance industry hard have seen profits fall dramatically by 58 percent to £7 million between January and June 2010.

Cash-strapped motorists who have been forced to accept significant rises on UK motor premiums over the last 12 months are being warned to expect further price increases by a leading insurer.

With students preparing themselves for a new chapter in their lives at university a representative from Money Supermarket car insurance has urged undergraduates to think twice about taking their cars to university with them.

A recent study by Sainsbury’s Finance has revealed that the number of young, newly qualified motorists looking for young drivers car insurance is likely to increase in the coming months.

Motorists are being warned that if they do not wear their seat belts they are putting themselves severely at risk of serious injury and of car insurance claims. Police in Scotland are taking advantage of the Edinburgh festival to provide a timely reminder of the dangers of driving without a seat belt fastened.

Confused car insurance has moved to provide parental advice for those with children now learning to drive. Although mums and dads are delighted when their children pass their driving test, many insurers now refuse to offer cheap car insurance UK policies for young, newly qualified motorists.

Motorists across the country are being warned by M&S car insurance in a bid to ensure their vehicles are fully protected against theft in the wake of rising car crime figures.

Direct Line car insurance, a provider of policies for young and older drivers has warned motorists about the potentially fatal dangers of driving when feeling tired.

Japanese car manufacturer Honda has ordered a recall for hundreds of thousands of its vehicles regarding a fault that could potentially lead to a vast spate of Honda car insurance claims.

Motorists in the Stoke on Trent area are being warned of the dangers of lighting up whilst at the wheel of a car - potentially affecting UK car insurance policies.

Motorists who are choosing to purchase cheaper, lower-quality replacement tyres to save on costs are putting themselves and their car insurance UK policies at severe risk according to What Car? magazine.

Recent research by the AA has led to claims that pedestrians distracted by the use of iPods and other handheld electronic gadgets could be to blame for as many as 17 car insurance UK claims a day.

Renault car insurance customers are being notified that the French car manufacturer is set to recall more than 66,000 of its vehicles due to fears regarding faulty automatic handbrake systems.

New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have shown that there has been a reduction in the number of drivers looking for UK motor insurance to protect their brand new vehicles.

UK car insurance customers are likely to see disruption from the planning of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has said that the major traffic flows within central London will need to be configured in July 2012.

Following the demise of speed cameras in the Oxfordshire area, readers may be interested to note that motorists continued to obey speed limits without the presence of speed cameras.

The number of drink-drive offenders in the Lowestoft region appears to be on the increase after Suffolk Police reported a rise in arrests following a recent campaign.

New recent research has suggested that as many as 15 million car insurance UK policyholders would fail their driving test if they were forced to retake it now.

UK motor insurance customers who are preparing to drive off on their well-earned summer holidays this month are being told to ensure they have sufficient rest before taking to the roads.

Almost 40 percent of motorists lie in order to save money on their UK car insurance premiums, according to a latest study. It was revealed that 38 percent of UK motorists surveyed admitted to lying about their details when searching for car insurance quotations.

A seventeen-year-old learner driver has been quoted a whopping £17,000 to insure a Vauxhall Corsa valued at £2,000. UK student James Hayes has recently purchased a modest one litre Corsa only to discover astonishing insurance quotes as high as £17,000.

UK motorists are likely to be placed at risk after crucial road safety work has been cut by the government in a cost-cutting measure. In Oxfordshire the Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership will be cut, resulting in speed cameras being switched off in the coming months.

Road safety officials have suggested that the UK should try to better the European Union’s plans to halve the number of car insurance UK holder deaths on the nation’s roads.

Recent analysis of car accident claims by UK car insurer, AXA car insurance has revealed that the number of incidents rise 8.5 percent on Fridays compared with any other day in the summer. The fewest accidents are said to occur at the beginning of the week on a Monday.

New research unveiled recently indicated that there has been a 20 percent reduction in the number of British motorists driving without valid UK car insurance policies.

A survey conducted by Specsavers revealed that a number of motorists in the Chester area fail to meet the current legal eyesight requirements. One out of every ten UK car insurance customers surveyed recorded eyesight levels below the required standard.

Japanese car manufacturing giants Mazda have agreed a new three-year customer Mazda car insurance deal with Equity Direct on new and used motors.

The rising cost of car insurance UK policies has been blamed on the vast number of unseen, fraudulent personal injury claims, according to UK car insurers, AA car insurance.

With the British summer in full swing and the music festival season well upon us festival-goers have been warned by the Post Office car insurance to ensure that their car insurance UK policy protects them against contents theft or damage.

Recent research shows that London is currently the least car-friendly town in the country, with the capital’s 600 speed cameras ensuring that it retains its title as the most difficult place to drive for UK car insurance customers.

British motorists continue to find themselves at the mercy of potholes on the nation’s roads, with over ten million UK car insurance customers suffering damage to their vehicles as a result of the cracks and holes in the roads.

The cost of UK car insurance continues to rise as latest research indicates a further 14 percent rise on premiums as insurers seek to return to profit following the end of the recession.

Motorists across the London area will be interested to know that the city has now emerged as the nation’s motoring fine capital, with recent research revealing metropolitan drivers pay as much as £680 in fines over a lifetime.

Motorists currently struggling to make ends meet and run their vehicle will be panicking even further following the latest insurance premium tax hike announced by the new chancellor, George Osborne.

Groundbreaking black box technology could be used in order to reduce the number of British motorists driving without UK car insurance premiums. This is the viewpoint of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) who conducted research into the costs of introducing such technology.

UK motorists have been advised to check their tyres before heading off on any long journeys this summer, according to experts TyreSafe.

New research recently unveiled suggests that UK car insurance customers may be better off purchasing comprehensive car insurance policies as opposed to stereotypically cheaper third party car insurance cover.

British motorists have been alerted to the nation’s high-risk motorways after new crash risk tables were recently published. The premise behind this release is to highlight the most dangerous routes for UK motor insurance customers.

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Male UK motor insurance customers are thought to be more likely than female drivers to slow down their driving speed in order to save and conserve fuel levels. It is a pertinent issue with fuel prices continuing to remain at extortionate levels hitting drivers hard in the pocket.

British motorists are likely to have to face up to the fact that they will be hit by further vehicle running costs with a potential tax levy of up to £135 mooted in the emergency budget. Experts have warned that the Treasury may decided to increase the insurance premium tax (IPT) that is levied on the most common types of UK car insurance.

UK car insurance customers are being encouraged to slow down their driving as part of Road Safety Week 2010, due to take place later in the calendar. This year’s week is centred on a theme named Kids Say Slow Down, aiming to highlight the dangers that fast traffic creates across built-up areas including schools and town centres.

A report this week in The Guardian revealed that UK consumers could be wasting as much as £800 million a year by buying hire car excess insurance instead of arranging their own personal cover.

UK motor insurance customers have been offered fresh advice from used car experts Carmony.co.uk on how to save money and fuel whilst driving. Eco-driving has become a pertinent issue with the significant increase in UK fuel prices.

A recent poll by Autoglass revealed that over half of all motorists surveyed admitted that sending a mobile text message was one of the main reasons to cause them to take their eyes off the road. 51 percent of drivers admitted to illegal use of their mobile phone at the wheel which could not only land them with a fine, but could also cause a potentially fatal car accident.

A recent poll undertaken by YouGov on behalf of Skoda UK found that over 60 percent of UK motor insurance customers are happiest when driving alone. Meanwhile 40 percent of those surveyed revealed that they are happier listening to music or the radio.

A groundbreaking new satellite navigation system could potentially save UK motorists money on their car insurance and potential speeding fines should they break the speed limit. The new system is being rolled out with the aim of making drivers incredibly aware of the risks involved at the wheel.

The BBC has revealed that British drivers suffering pothole damage across the country’s motorways are failing to receive the compensation they deserve. Information from a Freedom of Information request sent to the Highways Agency showed that just one in nine motorists received a satisfactory payout.

A British motorist has entered a legal battle with highway speed cameras, claiming that the speeding deterrents are incapable of functioning properly in cold weather and as a result has the ability to issue unwarranted fines that hit drivers hard in the pocket.

UK motor insurance customers travelling throughout the recent bank holiday are thought to have spent an extra £35 million on fuel than they did on the same bank holiday weekend last year, according to UK car insurance provider, Swinton car insurance.

A motoring charity has suggested that UK motor insurance customers should continue to develop and improve upon their driving standards due to the ever demanding conditions on Britain’s motorways.

Green car insurance customers that own eco-friendly vehicles are likely to be handed a welcome boost from London’s city mayor, Boris Johnson who plans to revolutionise the congestion charge prices within the capital.

Motorists across the Nottinghamshire areas are being warned to be extra vigilant after a space of vehicle thefts reported in the last month. Two incidents were reported where drivers were stopped and asked for directions, only to find their valuables inside their car had been stolen.

It appears that size does indeed matter when customers look to purchase UK motor insurance premiums. Smaller vehicles with reduced engine capacities can work to reduce car insurance premiums according to car insurance comparison website, Confused.com.

A new study has revealed that a growing number of female drivers are missing out on much-needed driver training from their employers. The research was conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and IAM Drive and Survive noted that 61 percent of women’s car insurance customers drove to work, but just 22 percent had been offered any driver training.

Owners of vehicles from the Audi portfolio are benefiting from the cheapest UK motor insurance costs than any other premium sector car manufacturer. Audi drivers benefit the most due to the award-winning safety measures and competitive repair costs that can be found for all models.

Car manufacturers Ford have claimed that millions of UK car insurance customers are running a tightrope with their car maintenance in a bid to save money on overall motoring and servicing costs. Ford revealed that one in five UK drivers have no breakdown cover.

British motorists who own Ford Fiesta models will be delighted to heat that their car has received the accolade of Best Small Car of the Year by Diesel Car magazine. The Fiesta is one of the most popular models of the Ford portfolio and has only recently been upgraded to consolidate its position as number one for sales in the UK.

Although drivers are well aware of the dangers of the elements such as snow and ice, high winds can cause similarly catastrophic effects in terms of UK car insurance claims and vehicle damage.

Motorists in the West Midlands have been handed a warning over the last week not to leave satellite navigation or any other navigation apparatus on show following a spate of sat nav burglaries in the Walsall area, resulting in increased car insurance claims.

New research has revealed that the majority of UK vehicle insurance customers have admitted to driving too fast in small towns and villages that display reduced speed limits for built-up pedestrianised areas.

British drivers have been rated as the biggest convertible buyers across the whole of Europe by a recent study. Although the British summer is unpredictable at best, this doesn’t appear to stop drivers wanting to make the most of the sunshine when it does come out to play, with the country Europe’s biggest convertible car market according to used car website Carmony.co.uk.

The latest data from the government-funded car scrappage scheme suggests that UK car insurance customers have almost completed their quota of registrations after an extremely successful uptake.

An increasing number of thieves are taking to innocent motorists’ vehicles by sawing off their exhausts to sell for scrap metal. The rising price of scrap metal means that a worrying amount of thieves are taking this option which ultimately affects UK motor insurance premiums in areas of notorious crime.

As a result of the increasing cost of UK motor insurance and fuel prices, it would appear that the traffic levels on Britain’s roads has declined over the first three months of the New Year. Provisional data from the Department of Transport revealed that overall traffic levels were down by 2.1 percent in comparison to the same period in 2009.

Motorists across the UK are continuing to voice their opinion regarding the £100 million figure granted by the government to help repairs roads damaged by potholes. 62 percent of UK car insurance customers feel that the Labour government should have pledged an increased sum of money to repair the damage, with many road networks left untreated.

The increasing number of speed humps on Britain’s roads is causing a lot of unnecessary repair costs for UK motor insurance customers whose vehicles have been damaged by their existence.

Research by comparison website confused.com revealed that women’s car insurance customers take longer to pass their driving test than their male counterparts, according to a recent report.

UK vehicle insurance customers have been warned that petrol prices are likely to remain high for the foreseeable future. Motorists are being asked to find alternative ways of saving money on their motor insurance, with the oil industry continuing to feel the pinch.

UK vehicle insurance provider Swiftcover car insurance has reported that the number of crashed cars being put back on the road by Britain’s motorists has increased by ten percent to more than 100,000 vehicles.

UK motorists are growing increasingly frustrated at Politicians’ failure to address necessary road issues according a new survey by Motors.co.uk. 93 percent of drivers polled believed that the money generated by increasing fuel tax should be spent on revamping Britain’s deteriorating road network.

The price of average UK car insurance quotes fell unexpectedly in the first quarter of 2010; with premiums levelling out after quotes soared by a massive 18.7 percent in 2009.

If ever there was a sign that the motor industry is back on the road to recovery this is it. New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that motor production has risen by 90.2 percent in comparison between March 2010 and the same month last year.

National tyre experts, ATS Euromaster are offering free wheel alignment checks for all UK motorists to ensure that the impact of the numerous potholes found on the UK’s highways is kept to a minimum.

Although the British people will not know who their newly elected government is until 6th May, the Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have urged the winners of the General Election to provide greater support to the UK motor industry.

Experts have revealed that couples who get behind the wheel of their vehicle moments after having an argument are at a greater risk of causing and being part of a road traffic accident.

A study carried out by independent financial research company Defaqto, has advised golfers to review their home and UK car insurance policies to ensure their clubs are sufficiently covered.

A new UK survey by What Car? has concluded that UK car insurance customers have very little faith in any major UK political party to protect and serve British motorists on the nations’ highways.

A recent survey carried out by the AA has found that people in London and the south-east of England had more attempts at taking their driving test than candidates in other regions of the UK.

Managers of fleet vehicles and fleet car insurance policies are growing increasingly concerned by the amount of aggressive drivers on UK roads.

Lovers and enthusiasts of vintage BMW motor vehicles can now have their classic cars restored, checked and serviced by a string of BMW’s experts at Classic Centres that are set to be opened to the public across the country.

Interesting new research has revealed that for the first time since the Second World War the number of cars on Britain’s highways has declined.

The number of reported car accidents as a result of in-car social networking has risen considerably according to UK car insurance provider, Swinton car insurance.

A recent survey by Carmony.co.uk has revealed that car buying confidence amongst British motorists has reached new lows with a fifth of the driving population having purchased a new vehicle without taking it for a test drive. Whether it is because they lack a deep understanding of the way cars work or if they simply feel intimidated by the whole buying process remains to be seen.

Following significant complaints from UK motorists, the government has issued an inquest into the preparations made to combat the wintry weather conditions on the roads throughout winter.

Moves are being made by the government to stop future pothole damage to Britain’s road network with new guidelines aimed at reducing UK car insurance claims that are made due to the damage they cause.

There is likely to be a significant clamour for amendments to UK motor insurance policies in the coming weeks after it was revealed that vehicle purchases were set to increase by almost 50 percent.

In an interesting recent study, UK drivers aged under 25 have been found to be to less likely to make a claim on their young car insurance policy than their European counterparts from Spain, France and Germany respectively.

An urgent plea from the Institute of Advance Motoring (IAM) has been made to all UK political parties this week, with the aim of promoting driver and rider improvement programs across the country.

It was revealed last week that the Government Treasury plans to invest £100 million into the fund to repair many of the UK’s highways that have been severely damaged by potholes, causing a significant increase in UK vehicle insurance claims.

Doctors and health officials have placed their weight behind campaigns to ban smoking in all cars in a bid to limit children’s secondary exposure to smoke that can cause potentially fatal effects down the line.

With the expected rush of brand new car sales at the end of March – when the latest "10" number plate registrations are unveiled – drivers are being warned to consult their car insurance policies to make sure it includes new car replacement cover.

Swinton Car Insurance has moved to issue a fresh warning to UK motorists regarding the existence of potholes throughout the country’s road network. Potholes have been an increasing cause of car insurance claims over the last few months, largely due to the damage caused to the highways by the ice and snow that fell over December through to February.

Although UK motorists are currently focused on the increasing price of UK vehicle insurance premiums, there is another serious problem that has been brought to light by Kwik Fit car insurance. A total of £300 million was spent throughout 2009 by drivers on replacement tyres due to rubber damage.

A British motorist is beginning a five month prison sentence this week after being jailed following his 59th driving conviction in 28 years. It is staggering that the 50-year-old driver in question was able to continue to purchase UK vehicle insurance after continually flouting highways laws.

Motoring legislation has developed ten-fold over recent years to the extent that UK motoring offences are being cracked down upon more than ever before. New research suggests that the legislation is ensuring that drivers are increasingly unable to break the law.

Recent research into UK car insurance comparison has shown that savvy shoppers who spend up to an hour to compare UK car insurance quotes often save up to two-and-a-half times more than motorists who spend only a handful of minutes choosing their policy.

Dorset Police revealed that they were able to seek out an alarming number of driving offences in one day, whilst carrying out road safety checks after the recent wintry weather conditions.

The alcohol limit for prosecuting drink drivers could be reduced further by the government in the coming weeks as the law seeks to crack down on the number of alcohol-related car accidents on Britain’s motorways.

The sharpest, coldest winter to hit the United Kingdom in the last 30 years has seen a staggering £395 million worth of UK motor insurance claims paid out to motorists who struggled to control their vehicles on the treacherous motorways.

With the impending Easter Bank Holiday period, UK drivers are being warned of probable congestion across the country’s network of roads – far busier than the last two years. Intelligent driving services company, Trafficmaster have revealed that the particularly heavy winter months is likely to lead to a significant number of Britons enjoying the Easter festivities.

Each and every young, newly qualified UK driver is desperate to find lower cost young car insurance policies. But these are as rare as gold dust at present, as UK car insurance providers tighten their belts following the economic recession and the increase in fraudulent car insurance claims.

The state of Britain’s roads has been called into question once again following recent statistics from the AA revealed that pothole car insurance claims have risen a staggering 600% in the last three years.

The latest worrying statistic from Britain’s motorways suggests that around half of all female drivers have little or no sense of direction when it comes to finding their way across UK’s road network. The ever-increasing use of satellite navigation devices is being blamed as the main reason that women are so reliant on external methods to get around.

UK car insurance customers should brace themselves for a potential 25% car insurance price hike over the next 12 months, with Admiral car insurance admitting that it is set to follow up last year’s 12% price increase by the same amount in 2010.

Latest findings from the AA car insurance team suggest that male drivers between their mid-20’s and early 30’s are most liable to have a UK driving conviction.

In an effort to encourage fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly driving, business organisation CBI has encouraged learner drivers to be taught greener driving techniques as a mandatory requirement as part of the practical test.

It is predicted that over 36,000 parents across the United Kingdom are putting their sons or daughters on their UK car insurance policies as ‘spouses’ despite their child being the primary driver – with the aim of providing cheap car insurance for young drivers.

Motorists looking for a way to drive down the cost of their UK car insurance premiums are being encouraged to consider green car insurance deals, with lucrative rewards to be handed out for the nation’s eco-friendly drivers.

A road safety campaign group has revealed that drug driving conviction rates are still significantly lower than drink driving figures. Statistics show that only 1,593 convictions were made in the UK for drug driving in 2008, comparable to 70,918 drink driving arrests in the same year within the government’s criminal statistics annual report.

UK motorists looking to take advantage of the government’s car scrappage scheme and save money are being encouraged to do so with the project entering its exit phase in 31st March.

Recent research from car insurance comparison site Confused.com suggests that five-year-old vehicles are the most liable for UK car insurance claims. A surprising 40% of UK car insurance claims are received from owners of vehicles aged between three to six years old.

A recent investigation into the all-round visibility of new cars has revealed that despite the improved build of a vehicle’s structure the visibility in new vehicles has been reduced as a result – a worrying fact considering the need for vigilance in the current wintry driving conditions this month.

UK car insurance customers that pass their driving test after multiple attempts are more likely to be at risk of accidents and are therefore more likely to want to find the correct car insurance policy, according to a brand new study.

Drivers looking to avoid road rage and potential UK car insurance claims should avoid placing car stickers in their vehicles, according to a recent study by scientists at the Colorado State University.

New research by motoring experts suggests that over half of the nation’s drivers feel overcharged by garages, with a mind-boggling £2.4 billion thought to have been overspent on issues such as repairs and breakdown recovery.

New research presented by Confused.com and EMB showed that UK car insurance prices soared by 12.7% in 2009. In a worrying case study, the Car Insurance Price Index found that the increase in car insurance policies particularly increased towards the second half of the year. It is worth noting that prices have risen 6.3% in just the last three months.

UK car insurance customers are being urged by motoring authorities not to get complacent with regards to vehicle safety despite the growing efficiency of car safety technology. It is suggested that vehicles remain parked in well-lit areas that detract burglars and thieves from considering a break-in.

British bank, Lloyds has this week sold its controlling 70% share in UK car insurance provider Esure as part of its plans to offload ‘non-core units’ following a recent merger with HBOS. The controlling stake in Esure was purchased back by Esure car insurance founder, Peter Wood for over £185 million.

In a recent online survey undertaken by Swinton car insurance, it was revealed that an astonishing 70% of UK drivers never check the oil levels in their car.

Vehicle information firm HPI have recovered a batch of prestige vehicles after they were saved from the crusher. The luxury cars were set to be destroyed due to outstanding UK car insurance.

UK car insurance providers are noting a significant rise in car insurance claims due to poorly surfaced roads and potholes that have occurred due to the recent arctic weather conditions during the New Year.

UK car insurance customers looking to save money on brand new vehicles can do so for another month after the Government’s successful scrappage scheme was extended until the end of March. The scheme allows owners of vehicles aged 10 years or older to be scrapped in order to obtain £2,000 off the price of a new car.

Special Constabulary forces are joining with their regular colleagues as part of a two-day event aimed at raising awareness to make roads safer in Suffolk. It is hoped that this latest scheme will work to cut UK car insurance claims in East Anglia.

Readers of Lovemoney.com have voted Swift Cover car insurance as the best value for money car insurer in the United Kingdom. The results of the poll, taken back in December, saw 2,046 car insurance customers vote with Swift Cover rising to the top to claim the prize.

A new law enforced against disqualified drivers on Irish roads will see them banned on all highways across the United Kingdom from this week onwards.

UK car insurance providers, AXA car insurance has launched a brand new marketing campaign advertising its new direct motor insurance product aimed specifically at older, mature drivers.

The street that has been labelled as Britain’s most notorious street for car insurance claims has been covered in bubble wrap in an attempt to warn drivers and pedestrians of all potential dangers.

Age Concern and Help the Aged have revealed that their latest research shows that the majority of older drivers aged 80 and over are being denied a legitimate car insurance quote because of their age.

Car Insurance fraud is costing the car insurance industry up to £2 billion per year. Drivers that fail to protect themselves and other drivers by purchasing a car insurance policy, or by purchasing a car insurance policy with invalid details, are creating significant problems for legitimate drivers.

The latest figure of drink driving offences between December and January has declined in comparison to the same period in 2009. This will hearten the authorities as well as drivers’ own wallets, whose responsible driving is often rewarded with a cheaper car insurance premium.

An increase of UK car insurance of over 20% has seen average premiums rise to £564 in 2010. As the average driver pays £564 on their car insurance it further heightens the need for a clean driving licence and no-claims discounts in order to keep overall costs to a minimum.

Recent studies have revealed that drivers convicted with speeding fines and points on their licence pay double the amount of car insurance as opposed to drivers with clean driving records.

Drivers aged 70 and above are no greater risk to insurers and the road according to a new report this month. Car insurance customers with over 50’s car insurance are no more likely to make an insurance claim than younger drivers.

Drivers looking to get their hands on the latest Toyota models could be swayed by a brand new ‘swappage’ scheme that would provide an affordable car and Toyota car insurance premium.

Recent figures have revealed that the British government’s car scrappage scheme has less than a quarter of its budget remaining.

A recent online survey by Swinton car insurance has suggested that young drivers feel unprepared for driving at the wheel alone despite passing their driving tests.

The latest and most innovative method to drive down car insurance costs is to drive an environmentally friendly vehicle.

As the snow and ice persists across the United Kingdom there is plenty of talk regarding the increase of 4x4 drivers and ‘snow mobiles’ on the British highways.

As the ice and snow continues to linger on the country’s roads for another week, drivers must make sure that their vehicles and in particular, their tyres are in good condition before hitting the motorways.

It is most definitely a pertinent issue at present and the authorities finally appear to be cracking down on drivers without car insurance.

Motorists looking for a car manufacturer that considers the planet as well as its customers should look towards German giants BMW. Green-Car-Guide.com awarded BMW with the Greenest Manufacturer Award.

With the current winter snow and ice conditions set to stay for at least the next week, drivers are being urged to reduce their speed on the motorways to reduce the possibility of making a car insurance claim.

Football fans across the United Kingdom are being targeted by Aviva car insurance’s latest marketing campaign.

Drivers that leave their vehicles unattended in the morning while it defrosts must heed the latest warnings regarding their car insurance.

UK drivers will be involved in a brand new road safety awareness campaign this month.

Britain's busiest speed camera in Essex has collected a staggering £2.3 million over the last five years, calling the effect of speed cameras into question.

Hastings Direct are changing the way they deal with fraud to help reduce car insurance premiums

Car Insurance comparison site, compareinsurers.com was launched today, providing car insurance quotations from over 50 of the UK’s leading car insurance providers.