Auto Express magazine, 1-6 Dec 2010, Issue 1143, page 22
” Meanwhile, some insurers are failing to spot the benefit and are raising premiums. Auto Express subscriber David Gana, from Oldham, said Frizzell told him the “modification” of winter tyres for his Renault Laguna would hike his premium by £230.
And http://www.singletrackworld.com forum contributor Swalsey was surprised when he rang Admiral to see if his winter tyres would attract a discount. “It quoted an INCREASE of £22!” he fumed.
Neil Greig, diregtor of policy and research at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, said:”I’m surprised. Winter tyres’safety benefits are clear – I think they’d outweigh any additional costs.”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/moneybox/9251158.stm
“Are you insured for snow setbacks?
BBC Radio 4’s Money Box
Saturday, 4 December 2010
Winter car-tyre confusion
With the heavy snow falls for two winters in succession many car owners are wondering if they should fit winter tyres, as they do in many colder European countries.
These tyres are made of a different rubber compound which stays flexible in freezing conditions and have a different tread which grips better in wet and icy conditions.
So will your car insurer approve? Or could it adversely affect your premium?
Money Box has been hearing from listeners whose insurers threatened to hike their premiums, or even terminate their cover, for having winter tyres fitted.
Chris Patience from the motoring organisation, the AA, and Malcolm Tarling from the ABI explain the issues. ”
