Important Update Here at Connect, we are actively monitoring the advice made available by the Government and adjusting our operations in accordance with recommendations and guidance as it becomes available. Last week in response to Social Distancing measures we made the tough decision to suspend face-to-face meetings with our clients; therefore our reception is not currently accessible to the public […]
By Sophie Brown Marketing Apprentice We all know that October is counted as the scariest month of the year, so with Halloween looming round the corner here are some tricks and tips on how to not be scared on the road this October. Think safety first! Try avoiding some aggressive tendencies that you might have whilst driving on the road […]
By Georgina Handy Marketing Executive Rules that have been provisionally agreed by the EU mean that speed limiters will become a mandatory requirement for all vehicles that are sold in Europe from 2022. The hope is that it will improve road safety even more so than it already is. What this means is that all vehicles in Europe will be […]
By Georgina Handy Marketing Executive When it’s been a cold and frosty morning the majority of us will leave our car engines running, in order to de-ice our windscreens, however we could be in for nasty surprise. This is due to the fact that Stationary idling is an offence under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988; the act […]
By Ben Scott Marketing Manager We’re into February already, yet once again are at the mercy of wintry weather conditions. I’m sure many experienced drivers are already dismissive of the risks, and scoffing at the prospect of travelling in adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, snow or ice. For many however, the heightened risk of an accident, the potential […]
By Georgina Handy Marketing Executive Lawyer Clive Thorp from Selsey, West Sussex has successfully won against his council when his car was damaged by a pothole in a case that could now help more motorists across the UK. Mr Thorp went down the route of going to small claims court against his council after they had rejected to pay out […]
By Ben Scott Marketing Manager We have undoubtedly come a long way since the first gasoline powered car was unveiled back in 1885 by German inventor Karl Benz. Many would consider Benz the pioneer of modern day automobile transport, however that could soon change. Let us shift our focus instead to Robert Anderson, a Scottish inventor who invented the first ever […]
By Ben Scott Marketing Manager All of us here at Connect are wishing you a claim-free Christmas. As the dark nights draw in earlier, and the weather becomes colder and wetter, the likelihood of a claim increases. Whether it’s due to poorer visibility, black ice, impatience or thieves – statistics show that claims occur much more frequently over the winter […]
By Bradley Wootton Marketing Trainee Un-Fee-Lievable Parking fines are as ever, a high priority for British motorists. It seems there is always a parking attendant on the prowl, or a CCTV camera taking notes on your comings and goings. Every time you park your vehicle in a public area, you are constantly fearful that you may be inadvertently parking somewhere […]
By Ben Scott Marketing Manager Ghost Brokers never disappeared, they just became more adept at hiding under the radar. Ghost Broking for those of you unfamiliar with the term, refers to an Insurance Fraud technique where criminals pose as a legitimate brokerage with the promise of unbelievably cheap rates, but the insurance is never provided. How do Ghost Brokers do […]