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Warning for Fleet Truck Drivers

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Unfortunately, as the cold weather approaches and the nights darken early, everyone’s thoughts turn to Christmas. As of today there is only 96 days until then, and many companies out there are going to start planning for the holiday period. Truck drivers who are carry goods to account for the Christmas rush have been urged to be extra careful around this time. Criminals looking for the latest gadgetry and technology may be targeting lorry and freight drivers to steal what they can. Freight crime on the roads costs the UK millions of pounds each year. Drivers should make sure they take precautions when traveling. Companies should make sure their HGV drivers are aware of the risks. If you have run a freight company and need insurance for your goods or trucks, then visit broadsure direct for a quick quotation.

Ford dominate new car sales in August

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Last month saw new car sales rocket for car manufacturer Ford. Topping the charts was the Ford Fiesta with over 3,

200 sales and the Ford Focus following closely behind in third with over 2,800 sales. Second on the list creeping up on the Fiesta was the Vauxhall Corsa. Overall there was reported nearly 60,000 new cars sold which is a rise of over 7% compared to the month before. The new 61 registration plate is introduced in September so I’m sure sales will be high this month with buyers aiming to get their hands on those new reg plates.

If you buy and sell cars for a living then you will require motor trade insurance. You can get motor trade cover from Broadsure Direct. Go online or call to get a quotation from our specialist team.

Rising fuel prices and increased maintenance costs affect Hauliers

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Fuel prices have been a constant topic of discussion for years across the UK. Incredibly, the price of diesel increased by 12% in the year up till July 2011.

This is not the only costs that have increased over the course of the year. HGVs such as Articulated lorries have seen rates increase with a small rise in Domestic and International rates.

This on top of rising tire costs and overheads means that some haulage companies with fleets of HGVs could struggle in this economic period. Throughout the recession, some haulage companies reduced their margins and even held off getting replacement vehicles but whether they will be able to sustain this remains to be seen.

If you run a haulage company and require HGV insurance or have a fleet of HGVs and need fleet insurance cover then visit Broadsure Direct to get an insurance quotation for your HGV or Fleet.

Request a Call Back from Broadsure Direct

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When browsing websites on the internet, it can sometimes be hard to find exactly what you are looking and also find out all the information you need on a subject. One of the features of Broadsure Direct’s website is the option to request a call back for more information. On each page of our website, we have two forms on the right hand side, a Request a call back form and Renewal Date Call back form. By filling out these forms, one of our advisor’s at Broadsure Direct LogoBroadsure Direct can receive your information immediately and call you back. So whether its an insurance quotation you’re after or a simply more information on the services we offer here at Broadsure Direct, you can fill out your name and telephone number and we will call you back immediately.

By using our renewal date call back form, you can request a call back closer to the time when your insurance renewal is due. All you have to do is leave your name, telephone number and date of the renewal and we will call you back closer to the time about getting you an insurance quotation. Broadsure Direct offer insurance quotes for Motor Trade Insurance, HGV Insurance, Fleet Insurance, Van Insurance, Liability Insurance and more. Visit the website for a full list of Broadsure Direct’s Services and please use our call back forms if you would one of the team to contact you about your insurance quotation.

HGV Insurance – What you need to know.

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Do you operate a lorry or truck as a living? Or do you run a company who uses heavy goods vehicles?

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If so, the law requires you to have HGV Insurance for the vehicles you use. As a business or individual, with HGV Insurance you can be covered for accidents and haulage as well as breakdown cover.

By speaking to an adviser, you can get a HGV Insurance policy tailored to your requirements of your business. This makes sure you have exactly the right cover that suits you. If you have a fleet of trucks or HGVs then you may require Fleet Insurance, if this is the case, contact Broadsure Direct and speak to our team, we will help you every step of the way.

If your HGVs are special types of vehicles such as Tankers, Cherry Pickers, Road Sweepers, Demolition Vehicles, or Buses. We can insure these aswell. Broadsure Direct have been insuring trucks and HGVs for over 10 years. If you need HGV Insurance and require a quotation, fill out our online form to get started with a HGV Insurance Quote.

Heavy Goods Vehicles making more trips to Europe

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Figures recorded for the amount of HGVs leaving the UK and entering Europe has risen since last year according to the Department of Transport. They released figures which showed that just over 20% of HGVs that left the UK were UK Registered. The number has risen since last year, ever since the mid 1990s the amount of Foreign registered HGVs has risen each year from around half a million in 1996 to now nearly 1.5 million in 2011. The majority of HGVs leaving the UK were Polish whilst the least amount of HGVs leaving were registered from France.

If you have a single HGV or a fleet of HGVs and require a HGV Insurance quote then visit Broadsure Direct to get a HGV Insurance quote online.

solar panel charging stations in car parks?

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This year the number and variety of electric cars being produced has gone up significantly, which begs the question how are the cars going to be kept charged?

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There is the possibility of including charging points into the petrol stations, however there are talks of a new solar panel technology being used to charge the cars.

The idea is that the solar panels will be fitted in the car parks of companies, supermarkets, even large public car parks which will charge the cars whilst the owner can go about their duties. These solar panels could be fitted into a curved shape which acts as a canopy over the car parking space. The amount of energy that could be harnessed through these panels would charge a car for thousands of miles over the course of a year. As well as using the solar panel technology, charging points could be included into each space so the car can just be plugged in whilst the owner leaves the car to be charged.

The idea of including these in company car parks could be an attraction to consumers. With the potential of more sales of vehicles being done online in the next few years, solar technology could end up bringing people out of their homes and down to the dealerships to view the cars if everywhere the vehicle owner goes, they can keep their car ‘charged up’. If you have bought a car recently and require a car insurance quote then you can get a quote from Broadsure Direct.

Do you buy and sell cars? Are you a Motor Trader? If you require a motor trade insurance quote for your business, visit Broadsure Direct for a quotation.

local authorities forced to share speed camera info

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Local authorities were given till 20th July to publish their speed camera information. This included, locations, accidents and casualty rates and the speeds before and after the speed cameras were implemented. So far just over half of local authorities have provided this information with the rest planning on having this information ready in the next few weeks. The local Police forces also have to provide information such as the amount of prosecutions and the number of people having gone on a speed awareness course as a result of being caught.

With the information published, local residents can find out how effective the cameras are and whether they are actually reducing accident rates. In some areas, removing the speed cameras could cost up to £400,000. To remove the cameras, fixings and signs from roughly 20 different locations can cost around £25,000 alone. Speed cameras cost British motorists millions of pounds a year, not only with the fines involved but also the rise in car insurance premiums each year.

If you are looking for a car insurance or buy and sell cars and require a motor trade quote, fill out our motor trade insurance quote form online.

What is Motor Trade Insurance? Part 3

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In Part 3 of What is Motor Trade Insurance? We are going to discuss the final levels of cover you can get with a Motor Trade Policy.

Firstly, after Third Part Fire and Theft which we discussed in the What is Motor Trade Insurance? Part 2 article, you have Comprehensive Insurance. This covers you (the motor trader) for accidental damages to any of the vehicles connected with the motor trade. As well as this you are covered for everything mentioned in the Third Party Fire and Theft cover.

The final level of cover we are going to discuss is a Combined Policy. This level of Motor Trade Insurance covers your vehicles, premises, liabilities, tools, money and contents. It is designed to cover and protect the entire business.

It is important when picking a level of cover for your motor trade business that you get a policy which meets your requirements. If you would like a Motor Trade Insurance Policy and require a quote, speak to Broadsure Direct and we can advise you further, call us on 0845 658 6587.

What is Motor Trade Insurance? – Part 2

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Part 2 in our What is Motor Trade Insurance? series looks at Third Party, Fire and Theft policies. In the last post we looked at Third Party Only Motor Trade motor trade insurance theft policyInsurance and what is covered with TPO policies. With Third Party, Fire and Theft motor trade cover, you are covered for everything in a Third Party Only Motor Trade Policy, including the following:

  • fire damage to any vehicles connected to the motor trader.
  • cover for theft of vehicles connected to the motor trader.

In Part 3 we will look into Comprehensive cover in Motor Trade Insurance.