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The proposed Consumer Protection Act could be delayed says law firm Webber Wentzel . This Act will have a significant impact on the way that Car Insurers do their business and interact with consumers. There is however concern that the implementation of the Act at the proposed date will be inappropriate.

Uncertainty about the implementation date and other aspects of a new consumer protection law are likely to have “serious financial implications” for businesses. Thi

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How does the quality of your driving affect your car insurance claim? On the roads it often becomes apparent that we are not equal – perhaps so when reflecting on Human Rights – but not so when it comes to driving ability!!

Fortunately for many vehicle owners the car insurers do not drive with them before issuing a car insurance policy. All that the car insurers have available to them is information as to driving experience, previous accident record and insight with regards to traffic violations. Much of these have to be disclosed by the vehicle owner and there is no measure of “Are you a good driver?”

We would like to reflect on the above question by referring to a decision from the Ombudsman. The que

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On the Car Insurance Blog we not only provide advice on finding affordable and the correct car insurance, but also assist our vehicle owners with information about safety on the road. This also includes advice on how to protect yourself in the event of the unfortunate road accident.

Once an accident has occurred it is often a race against time to protect the lives of the accident victims.

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We have written quite a bit on the Car Insurance Blog about the risks that young drivers pose to road safety and , perhaps more importantly – how these younger drivers struggle to find affordable car insurance!

The younger male drivers are perceived to be the greatest risks to road accidents and car insurance claims, hence the more expensive car insurance premiums they have to pay!

It is however often difficult to find factual evidence of these risks. This is why the 2009 RTMC Crash Report makes such interesting reading. T

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There are people who claim that switching car insurance is a hard job to do but that is a major misconception. You can switch car insurance easily from one company to another if you are not satisfied with their services. You will always wish your insurance to give you the best results against the price you pay for their services. You might notice a considerable change in the policy that all these companies might be offering for different rates thought. Read more…