Green Cards for driving in Europe The UK entered a transition period for leaving the European Union (EU), which ends on 31 December 2020. In the event there is no agreement on the future relationship between the UK and EU, it is likely there will be a legal requirement to carry a physical document known […]
Read More →No-Deal Brexit and Driving in Europe
on December 6, 2020in Insurance Newstags: Legislation, motor fleet, motor insurance, motor trade, motorcylcles, motorhome
Tips for Winter Driving
on January 14, 2016in Insurance News, Towan Insurance Newstags: motor insurance
With the cold weather setting in this week we thought it would be good to give our readers some tips on driving safely this winter: Keep your vehicle maintained – Check the battery, tyre treads, oil level, coolant levels, screen wash and wiper blades Have a winter emergency kit with things like a blanket, de-icer, […]
Read More →View and Share your Driving License details online
on January 6, 2016in Insurance News, Towan Insurance Newstags: motor insurance
You can now view your driving license online, enabling you to see any points or endorsements. You can also share your driving license details to other people for example a new employer. How to share your driving licence details: Go to: gov.uk/view-driving-licence Enter your driver number, National Insurance number and the postcode shown on your […]
Read More →Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
on December 29, 2015in Insurance Newstags: Car Insurance, Fleet Insurance, motor insurance
What’s this all about? Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) is considered to be one of the most important safety features developed since the seatbelt. It monitors the road ahead and automatically brakes if the driver fails to respond to an emergency situation meaning it can reduce the impact, or even stop the accident from happening in […]
Read More →The UK’s Worst Drivers
on November 18, 2015in Insurance News, Towan Insurance Newstags: motor insurance
MoneySupermarket has found that the UK’s worst drivers may be the owners of more expensive vehicles. Research figures show that drivers of luxury cars, such as Lexus and Land Rovers, are more likely to make an ‘at fault’ claim on their insurance, than other car owners. 11 million car insurance quotes from the past year […]
Read More →Fun Motoring Facts
on July 20, 2015in Insurance News, Towan Insurance Newstags: motor insurance
Last year in the UK, the household total debt on cars rose to around £40bn according to a report from the Finance & Leasing Association in June, bringing new car sales close to beating an all-time record of £2.58m in 2003. We look at some fascinating facts about driving, provided by Ageas Insurance: On average […]
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