Carrentals.co.uk Tells UK Motorists to Give Insurance Companies Full Disclosure

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 03, 2011 - Drivers around the UK who attempt to save money on car insurance by withholding details of points on their licences from providers are at risk of paying more than ever, warns Carrentals.co.uk. The car hire comparison website, which helps tourists find cheap car hire from more than 50 leading suppliers, has advised UK hirers to be as honest as they can when dealing with insurance companies.

UK road users today know that car insurance is more expensive than ever before so naturally look for ways to save money when sourcing cover. However, Carrentals.co.uk is advising people that withholding details about licence points is not advisable since while this can reduce the price of a premium, it also breaks the law and leaves them open and liable to charges.

Furthermore Carrentals.co.uk is also warning drivers that should they keep back information about points on their licence they can end up not being covered when they have an accident or make a claim. This means that they motorist is not covered due to a void insurance policy and is again breaking the law should they drive without cover.

Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, Gareth Robinson, says: “It is normal for people to want to reduce the amount that they pay for car insurance, but holding back details about having picked up penalty points on your licence is not the smartest method of doing so."

“Not informing your insurance company that you have incurred points for offences leaves you open to a void policy and driving uninsured - which can be far more expensive than paying out more for the policy in the first place. Getting hit for other people's car damage, costs from lawsuits, medical bills following accidents and more are all ways that drivers who don't have insurance cover can end up shelling out a small fortune."

Carrentals.co.uk is the leading car hire comparison site providing cheap car hire by comparing deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide including car hire in Spain, USA and Switzerland, with a wide choice of pickup locations including car hire in Malaga, Denver and Geneva.

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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK's leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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Admiral reveals more than a quarter of motorists admit to drink driving

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 15, 2011 – Admiral, a leading car insurance expert, has revealed worrying new research that suggests the number of people drink driving has risen in the last year. It found that 28% of motorists have driven their car in the knowledge they were over the legal alcohol limit, up from 24% in 2010.

Admiral commissioned YouGov to survey 2,500 drivers for the annual Admiral Survey of Motorists, which includes questions about drink driving. With summer in full swing and the temptation to drive after a few drinks in a beer garden or at a barbecue high, the results raise concerns that the anti-drink driving message is failing to hit home.

Many motorists still believe a few drinks before getting behind the wheel won’t hurt. So while nearly half of those questioned said they would only consider themselves safe to drive after drinking no units of alcohol, one in ten said they think they are still safe after drinking three or more units.

When it comes to gender, men appear to be far more likely than women to drink and drive.  37% of men said they have driven while over the limit, compared with 16% of women, and 16% of men said they think they are still safe to drive after three or more drinks, compared with just 1% of women.

Roger Singer, head of road safety charity DDE+, gave his thoughts on why drink driving is such a concern in the summer: "Firstly, and it seems too simple, it's warmer, so try not to drink alcohol for thirst - have a pint of squash first and then savour that pint of lager or glass of wine at a more leisurely pace.

"Secondly the drinking episodes can be longer, we start stoking up the lunch-time BBQ about 11am on Sunday morning sampling the bottled lager to make sure it's up to standard at the same time.  We're finishing the last of the Rosé as we are clearing up at midnight. Without realising it we've consumed a total of 29 units - it's only a beer or a glass of wine an hour but it means we won't be able to drive till 4pm Monday."

Another major risk highlighted by Admiral’s research is the number of people who admit they have driven the morning after drinking heavily the night before.  Nearly a quarter of motorists admitted they have done this while they suspected they were over the limit, while a further 16% are unsure if they were safe to drive.

Sue Longthorn, managing director of Admiral, said: "These statistics are a real concern; the number of people who say they have driven while over the limit is up from last year and stands at nearly three out of ten motorists. We just want to highlight these figures and point out why it is never worth the risk.

"Motorists who get caught drink driving could also find it difficult to get insured. They will at least find their car insurance (http://www.admiral.com/ ) premiums have increased, and this increase could be significant, and in some extreme cases they could even be refused insurance completely."

More information on this and the rest of Admiral’s Annual Survey of British Motorists can be found at www.admiral.com/surveyofmotorists.

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Notes to Editors:
All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc.  Total sample size was 2,500 adults who -1241067585  have a driver's licence and at least one car in their household. Fieldwork was undertaken between 6th - 9th May 2011.  The survey was carried out online.

About Admiral:
Admiral, (a trading name of EUI Ltd) launched in 1993, and is part of Admiral Group plc. It was set up to target those motorists who traditionally pay higher than average premiums, including those under-35, living in cities or driving hot hatches.

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