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Vegan Cars

With more and more electric cars being produced for demanding environmentally-conscious consumers, what’s next in store for green cars of the future?
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How To Avoid Falling Foul Of Insurance Fraud

The UK is in the midst of a bogus insurance claim epidemic. Premiums are rocketing for ordinary motorist because of fake whiplash claims made by fraudsters on our roads. Find out how you can protect your premium.
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What you need to know: 2017 VED Changes

‘In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.’ The words of history’s notorious tax offender Benjamin Franklin are still apt today. Low emission cars like the Jaguar XE, Porsche 918 and Toyota Prius have hit the Treasury’s revenues. Under the current rules 25% of new cars don’t pay any road tax at all! It was only a matter of time before this was changed.
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Driving New Year’s Resolutions 2017

Do yourself a favour and take up some driving resolutions this new year and get back into good driving habits.
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Top Cars of 2016

2016 was a great year for cars. Whether you love a hot hatch or a hyper car, this year has had something for you. We count down the best cars of the year.
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Saccadic Masking: What is it and how does it affect my driving?

All drivers should be aware of Saccadic Masking and how it affects the way we drive. In this blog we shed some light and what it means and what you can do.
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Driving In Reduced Visibility

With bad weather comes bad driving. Make sure you're not aggravating and endangering drivers by following these top tips for driving in reduced visibility.
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Oversteer, Understeer and Aquaplaning – Winter Driving Tips

In the UK, we’re used to ever-present grey skies, rainy days and the occasional visit from snow this time of year. What we’re not always prepared for however is losing control of our beloved cars.
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Join us and make the Road Safety Week Pledge

The 21st of November marks the beginning of Road Safety week. It was started by Brake in 1997 as a way to mitigate the tens of thousands of needless deaths and serious injuries on our roads each year.
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The Renault Twizy – Here’s what else you could buy for £8000

With the top spec Twizy costing just under £8000, it’s a great deal of money to part with for such a small bit of car. Here’s what else you could buy for £8000 and under (and these pack more than just flexi windows).
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Night Drive: Top Tips For Driving In The Dark

There are plenty of fun things you can do in the dark, but for many people, driving isn’t one of them. Accidents while driving at night make up 40 per cent of fatal and serious injuries on Britain’s roads.
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How to Prepare Your Car’s Paintwork For Winter

Winter is coming. Protect your car and its paintwork. Find out why winter is so harsh on our cars and how you can stay safe in our latest blog.
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A Guide To Personalised Number Plates

Know the facts about personalised number plates at Keith Michaels. Our latest blog is your guide to personalised plates and licenses.
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How To Get Your Car Stolen

Are you leaving your car open to being stolen? You might be putting your car at risk without even realising. Read here to find out more...
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Notice to all Midas Policyholders – EIC Provisional Liquidation

We write with reference to any Motor Insurance Policy with Midas, underwritten by Enterprise Insurance Company PLC (EIC). Unfortunately, on the 22nd July 2016 it was announced that the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) issued notice of direction to EIC to cease entering into any new contracts of insurance in order to protect the interests of their existing policyholders.
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