November 20th, 2009 Flooding has caused chaos on the roads as torrential rain has hit some parts of the UK, and the rainy weather is set to continue over the weekend. The environmental agency has put 27 flood warnings in place, and severe gales may also accompany the rain. With these warnings in place it is important not to drive unless essential, as driving conditions are treacherous and many roads are closed. However if you do decide to drive in these conditions then keep this advice i... Read Full Story

November 19th, 2009 Many people use comparison sites to find the best deals, as they take the hassle out of shopping around, making the process much quicker and easier. Research from Which? Money recently found that some consumers are disappointed with the standard of customer service they receive from these sites. They found that on average customers were 50% or less satisfied when it came to customer service. However, in response to the survey moneysupermarket.com challenged the credi... Read Full Story

November 13th, 2009 Friday 13th is known as a day of good or bad luck. Some people will approach today with caution, whilst others will just carry on like it’s any other day. According to BBC Online, research has found that people who consider themselves unlucky are more likely to believe in superstitions associated to bad luck; however people who consider themselves lucky tend to believe in superstitions related to good luck. Friday 13th, nonetheless, could be unlucky for road users. R... Read Full Story

Seatbelts are an important safety feature in every car, however some people can still suffer from bruising or even broken ribs when in an accident due to the force of a seatbelt. Most of the time these injuries are minimal compared to what could have been, but could these injuries be avoided as technology and safety improves? Read Full Story

November 6th, 2009 It has been nearly six months since the scrappage scheme started and it seems to have been a success so far, after it was announced that there was a record increase in car sales in October. According to BBC Online,168,942 new cars were registered last month, this is an increase of 31.6% compared to last years sales, and it is thought that over 20% of them resulted from the scrappage scheme. The Times Online also revealed that the Ford Fiesta was the best selling model ... Read Full Story

November 5th, 2009 Road Rage is a common part of everyday driving for some motorists, but identifying an angry driver is often impossible unless you hear a horn, or manage to get a glimpse of an angry stare. However, US Academics have researched into these actions and came up with a somewhat interesting fact about motorists and their car stickers. Research has shown that drivers who display stickers on their cars, have the tendency to become more aggressive behind the wheel, due to car s... Read Full Story

October 23rd, 2009 Thousands of car insurance shoppers around the UK are bound to worry about getting their motor insurance documents through the post with the postal strike coming up. Swiftcover have been quick to point out that they offer 100% online car insurance, so there are no delays. This means that swiftcover.com customers who get a 60 second quote online and purchase can be covered within just a few clicks. By logging in to Swiftcover’s innovative, personal and secure customer a... Read Full Story

The cost of running a car seems to be ever increasing, and on a recent trip to the petrol station I couldn’t help but notice the increased costs. But it appears I’m not the only one who is feeling the pressure, as research done by swiftcover.com found that almost 7 out of 10 drivers say their motoring costs have increased in the last 12 months. Read Full Story

October 14th, 2009 What percentage of people do you think have ever broken up, kissed and made up or even proposed in their cars? Car insurance company swiftcover.com researched into how many of us Brits had ever had the urge to indulge in some things which should be kept in the bedroom department, and the figures were surprising. We truly are a nation of car lovers with nearly half of vehicle owners (49%) admitting to having had automotive sex more than twice. In fact, many of us seem t... Read Full Story

In November 2007 Amazon launched their Kindle, an electronic hand-held reader that allows users to download books, newspapers and magazines giving them more freedom to read at their own leisure without being loaded down, great for commuters. Read Full Story