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Yesterday brought us the 2024 Autumn Budget – the first budget from a Labour government in 14 years, and, excitingly, the first ever from a female Chancellor. While I’m no economist, as a motoring journalist, my job is to sift through the details and let you know what this budget means for us drivers. And here’s the big surprise: it’s actually not as bad for motorists as many of us feared! Yes, a collective sigh of relief was heard across the motoring world.
Brace yourself, because the truth about British driving is more alarming than an Audi RS6 tailgating you an the M40. According to a new survey commissioned by Isuzu, as many as 15% of UK motorists freely admit they’re terrible drivers. And if that wasn’t bad enough, a shocking 4% confess they’re an actual danger on the roads! You know what, if you’re in that 4%, maybe it’s time to hang up the keys and take up walking. Better yet, stay at home. Just saying.
We’ve all been there, right? You’re just popping out for a quick errand, maybe a short drive to the supermarket or picking up a takeaway. It’s a routine trip, just a couple of miles down the road, and the last thing on your mind is a vehicle breakdown. But what if that minor inconvenience turns into a major emergency because you forgot your medication at home?
Well, it’s looking more and more like Keir Starmer and the Labour Party will be taking the reins come the next election in July 2024. Even the Conservatives seem to have thrown in the towel, practically conceding defeat already. The Tories are doing so poorly that there’s chatter about them not even being the main opposition. Can you imagine? But let’s leave that circus aside and get down to what really matters: what does all this mean for us motorists?
Despite strict seatbelt laws, a shocking number of Brits are still not wearing seatbelts, leading to a significant rise in road fatalities and injuries. Seatbelt safety is a fundamental aspect of road safety that has been drilled into drivers and passengers for decades. Yet, recent research reveals a startling truth: a significant proportion of road fatalities in the UK are due to people not wearing seatbelts. Discover the statistics, the risks, and why it’s crucial to buckle up every time you get in a car.
Fuel Price Rip-Off in action! It’s a fact, UK drivers are really overpaying. Tell us how much per litre you pay for fuel in the comments. Do you flinch every time you pull into a petrol station? Is filling up agony as you see the cost racing up on the dial? You’re thinking it is ridiculously expensive. And you’re not wrong! In this video I reveal the shocking reality of fuel prices in the UK and the huge profit margins oil companies are taking while leaving us out of pocket during a cost-of-living crisis! Despite a drop in oil prices, fuel retailers continue to inflate their profit margins. Are you paying more than you should for fuel? Watch now to find out!
In the 1990s the recovery rate for stolen cars in London used to be 70%, now the average for the South East is down to just 25%! Car theft is costing insurance companies billions of pounds and is an increasing concern, it seems, for everyone except the police – this is despite the profusion of ANPR cameras now in London. With only 1 in 4 stolen cars found, we look at the latest reports on stolen cars. But there is some good news, recovery rates in London are much higher in London than in neighbouring Kent! Watch this video. And let us know in the comments of your experience with the police if your car was stolen. Did you get it back? How helpful were the police?
In today’s video, we’re uncovering a startling reality affecting thousands of UK motorists – they’re still paying taxes on cars they no longer own due to theft. With the national recovery rate of stolen vehicles plummeting to an all-time low of 20%, the issue is more pressing than ever before. Why is this happening, and how are victims of car theft losing money in such an underhanded way? Let’s dive into the shocking details revealed by Claims Management Adjusting (CMA) and discuss what can be done about it.
