The automotive industry came under serious threat during the recession, American giants GM and Ford had to be saved from the brink of collapse by the government, while Toyota almost committed commercial suicide, suffering a raft of near-fatal parts failures leading to a backlash from consumers and a PR disaster, leading many to ditch their Corollas immediately and get another model immediately with temporary car insurance. Unsurprisingly, new cars were the first things to crossed off people’s wish-lists after the purse strings tightened, to make matters worse for manufactures, those that did invest in metal opted for secondhand as used car prices plummeted.

Although Britain is now officially out of recession, many manufactures are making a lethargic recovery, still seeing no profits and faltering sales figures. (more…)

Price comparisons websites are an online phenomenon. Just think, ten years ago we were spending hours on the phone to various companies trying to find the cheapest quote. This was a vexing task to say the least, being put on hold for eons before receiving an astronomical quote did not do wonders for the stress levels. (more…)

For some, the need to test run autos is a gruelling task, the tedium of having to frequent various dealerships to take the latest Mayalsian-made SUV out for a run doesn’t really get tails wagging. For me on the other hand, the task is an absolute pleasure. I love cars and not being able to indulge in my passion due to the financial restrictions of University for the past five years left me feeling like I was missing something by only having a asthmatic hatchback to play with. (more…)

I’ve come across a large number of people recently who’ve been to visit family on holiday, then rented a car for the entire time they’re there. In general, people seemed to be doing this for two main reasons; the first being convenience, and the second being because they thought it was the cheapest available option.

However, a lot of insurers are now offering temporary car insurance to drivers, which can often also be used when going on holiday. (more…)

If you’re aged 17-21, getting annual car insurance cover can be difficult and often very expensive. Long term cover is often a considerable cost for young drivers; this is generally because those ages between 17 and 21 are statistically far more likely to have an accident or put in a claim. For exactly this reason, insurers want to offset the risk and will charge considerable sums of money for annual cover. (more…)

Severalauto insurance policies are still sold on an annual basis. However to cater for differing needs amongst drivers, short termautoinsurance is now available, providinginsurancefor six months, 28 days or even 24 hours.

Tempcarinsurance is usually referred to as policies ranging from 1 to 28 days. (more…)

Mostauto insurance policies are still sold on an annual basis. As during a 12 month period the needs of drivers may change, short term insurance can now be secured potentially providing a better value and more flexible solution.

Short termcarinsurance is often classed as policies ranging from one to 28 days. (more…)

Severalcar insurance policies are still sold for one year. However to cater for differing needs amongst drivers, short termmotorinsurance is now available, providingcoverfor six months, 28 days or even 24 hours.

Most firms when referring totemporaryautoinsurance or short term cover would define this as lasting from 24 hours up to one month in duration. (more…)

Mostautocover is still for one year in duration. Although this is fine for a lot of drivers,manymore requiretempinsurancefor different vehicles they may need to be insured on from time to time.

Short termautomobileinsurance is often classed as policies ranging from one to 28 days. (more…)

Numerousmotorinsurance policies are sold for one year in duration. However, to provide a more economical and practical solution,temporaryautomobileinsurance can now be taken out providingcoverfor six months, 28 days or even 24 hours.

Tempinsurancein most parts of the world is defined as a short termvehicleinsurance policy lasting from 24 hours to twenty eight days. (more…)