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Confused.com video newsletter in full

Confused.com staff writer,
22 Feb, 2012

What do Darth Vader, Patrick Monahan and your spare keys all have in common? We find out in this edition of our brand new show, where we bring you all the best stories you won't find elsewhere. Read More…

Topics: Your consumer rights, Get motoring
Tags: Video, Young drivers, Car insurance, Home insurance, Learning to drive

Car insurance buyers' guide: Car insurance jargon buster

Confused.com staff writer,
22 Feb, 2012

A glossary of car insurance terms... translated into plain English.

Confused.com video newsletter

Confused.com staff writer,
22 Feb, 2012

The lovely Nick and Ellie bring us the savior of young drivers, reasons to keep a much closer eye on your keys, and the exploits of comedian Patrick Monahan in our brand new online show.

Drivers clueless at car maintenance

Naphtalia Loderick,
22 Feb, 2012

Simple do-it-yourself roadside repair skills are becoming a lost art as drivers admit being unable to top up oil, change a tyre, and even open the bonnet. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Breakdown cover, DIY, Car insurance, MOTs

Could an old car save you money?

Lois Avery,
21 Feb, 2012

Most drivers choose a car based on price, make, model and even colour. But new figures show that the economy is playing an increasingly important role in car choice. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Young drivers, Car insurance, Cutting costs, economy

Young drivers poorly prepared for the road

Naphtalia Loderick,
21 Feb, 2012

Nine out of ten young drivers - those aged 17 to 25 - take less than the recommended 40 hours of driving, according to a new survey. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Young drivers, Car insurance, Learning to drive

Life more expensive for over-50s

Paul Drury,
17 Feb, 2012

Most of us assume that our financial burden eases as we get older, but new findings from leading UK health organisation, Benenden Healthcare Society, show that this is not the case. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Parenting, Young drivers, Car insurance, Cutting costs, Debt

Cameron leads crackdown on car insurance cheats

Naphtalia Loderick,
14 Feb, 2012

Prime Minister David Cameron has signalled his intention to lead a government clampdown on fake whiplash claims in a bid to reduce the cost of car insurance.

Blog: The motoring lawyer who got caught speeding

Jeanette Miller,
13 Feb, 2012

Just because you're a motoring lawyer it doesn't mean you're above the law, writes Jeanette Miller who tells what happened when she got caught speeding. Read More…

Topics: Get motoring
Tags: Staying safe, Young drivers, Car insurance, Learning to drive

Sat nav blackspot map

Confused.com staff writer,
10 Feb, 2012

Use this widget to alert road users to sat nav blackspot areas around the UK. You can upload a report of where you encounter sat nav blackspot issues and how severe they are. Be sure to mention what type of sat nav system you are using! Read More…