Green Card no longer required for driving in the EU Post-Brexit, it had previously been a mandatory requirement to have a green card to drive in the EU. It was used as a way to prove that your car was…
Motor Update: Biggest fuel rise in 5 years – how to find cheaper fuel and improve fuel efficiency
Biggest fuel rise in 5 years The price of fuel has hit its highest point in 5 years and has soared by almost 20% in a year. At an average of £1.30 per litre, it is 22p per litre more…
Accident and Conviction Guide – Common Penalty Points
At City Insurance we provide competitive insurance for drivers recently involved in accidents or with motoring or criminal convictions. Cover we provide cover for includes; drink driving, drug driving, driving without insurance, speeding bans, plus much more. Whatever your driving…
More than 90,000 drivers on the brink of losing their licence – Advice for drivers with Accidents or Convictions
More than 90,000 drivers on the brink of losing their licences New DVLA figures show that Britain has over 90,000 motorists with between 9 and 11 points on their licence. Consequently, all of these motorists are just one offence away…
Scam Alert – Drivers warned of fraudulent DVLA messages
Scam DVLA messages The consumer watchdog Which? has warned drivers should be extra vigilant in detecting a new scam that poses as the DVLA to request personal details. The scam involves a fraudulent text message which falsely tells motorists their…
Covid-19 Motor Update: Car Dealerships set to reopen – good time to negotiate a deal
In welcome news to the motoring industry, car dealerships will open on April 12th. You will now be free to visit a showroom to look at a car, test drive it, configure it and buy it. There will now of…
Drink-driving related deaths highest in 10 years: Drink Driving Limits and Penalties Explained
Drink driving deaths have reached the highest levels in a decade. Worrying statistics from the Department of Transport suggest between 240 and 320 people were killed on the road in 2019 when one or more driver was found to be…
Motor Update: Fuel Duty Hike, Possible Road Tax Changes, Is Electric Charging Really cheaper?
Fuel duty hike Rishi Sunak has faced fresh criticism for a rumoured fuel duty rise of 5p per litre. The measures are likely to be officially announced in next months budget. It has also been revealed that the cost of filling…
SMART Motorways Condemned As ‘Death Traps’
Smart motorways were introduced as a cost-effective way to increase capacity on congested motorways; but safety concerns have been clear from the start. We highlighted their risks early on – and reviewed some of these concerns in a blog post…
Covid-19 Motor Update
The pandemic and resulting restrictions are likely to have impacted your driving habits. However the requirement for insurance remains and our advisors remain on hand to help you. Answers to some of your most common questions are featured below. Do…