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How to avoid valet parking pitfalls
Vehicle owners who’d booked a valet parking service can sometimes find their cars with hundreds of extra miles on the clock or even damaged. This article clarifies the legal position of valet companies and outlines how vehicle owners can make sure they don’t fall foul of bad valet parking practices.
Blog: A new era for electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) and zero emission driving are already proving contentious issues as we move into the second quarter of 2025. This blog highlights why as EV ownership grows, fewer customers will be willing to compromise on their choice of replacement vehicle.
Is it time to ditch lithium ion batteries?
This article considers if government legislation to make lithium ion batteries safer is too little too late for electric vehicle insurers and whether providers’ appetites for covering such cars will only return when manufacturers switch to safer alternative charging devices.
Podcast: Autonomous vehicle revolution shaking-up insurance
The potholes plus dirty road signs pushing the brakes on mass rollout of autonomous vehicles on UK roads are examined in this Insurance Post Podcast episode.
Video Q&A: Key trends that will shape the automotive and motor insurance sectors in 2025 and beyond
In this Q&A video, Europcar’s head of insurance sales James Roberts addresses the key trends that will shape the automotive and motor insurance sectors in 2025 and beyond. Topics covered include what good customer care looks like, ensuring a smooth EV transition and removing barriers to adoption.
Spotlight: Do insurers dream of electric fleets?
The New Year rang in the beginning of the end for petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK. With the 2030 deadline set to curtail the sale of new ICE vehicles, this article sheds light on insurance industry sentiment towards electric vehicles.
Spotlight: Electric vehicles charge ahead
The future of driving is electric, and the momentum is building – but are UK insurers ready to meet the challenge? This article assesses the prospect of accelerated EV growth in 2025 and what it means for the insurance industry.
Spotlight: Better terms for the GTA?
Industry guidelines and protocols covering replacement vehicles and repairs haven’t always met with consensus from insurers and credit hire firms. This article focuses on how the new General Terms of Agreement might fare.
Which? finds 48% of people making claims experience at least one problem
In-depth analysis found that 48% of all people making a claim about home, travel, motor and pet insurance experienced at least one problem in their claims journey. This article highlights why Which? has called on the FCA to take tough action against firms over claims handling failures.
What can drivers do when councils are stuck in the mud on repairing potholes?
What can road users do about potholes, and how can they make a claim if they have suffered damages? Jeanine Borg, Associate at ARAG Law clarifies the legal position around damage caused by potholes and the possible repercussions for those who seek to resolve them themselves.