Starting from the 1st of February 2024, it will be unlawful to possess an American XL Bully dog in the UK unless the owner has successfully applied for an exemption. For those fortunate enough to secure an exemption, the next challenge will be finding a pet insurance...
As the automotive world gradually shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), a new financial concern emerges for potential owners: the cost of insurance. Recent reports have stirred up the debate, suggesting that insuring an electric car might be considerably more...
In a startling turn of events, the UK motor insurance sector is grappling with unprecedented challenges. Drivers across the nation are facing a daunting reality as insurance premiums soar to record highs, pushing the boundaries of affordability. This article delves...
In a significant financial jolt to motorists across the UK, car insurance premiums have witnessed a staggering increase, compounding the woes of consumers already grappling with widespread inflationary pressures. Recent industry reports have highlighted a 43% surge in...
Holidaymakers encouraged to secure adequate cover for foreign travel after spate of recent holiday firm collapses Despite a recent spate of package holiday firms collapsing, one in four British holidaymakers are still landing on foreign soil without proper insurance...
While passionate about low priced taxi insurance, we at High Gear understand that the industry is in a time of change, with recent reports revealing that as a whole, the industry saw a £100 rise on the average car insurance policy last year. However, in the...
With the role of the taxi driver being of great responsibility, passengers need to feel safe when grabbing a cab. Of late, the increase in taxi-driver related sexual crimes had encouraged the industry to sit up, with the drivers of Liverpool now being trained to be...
As covered in a previous article on High Gear News we have recently seen an increase in Insurance Premium Tax, with Autumn expected to reveal another hike. Increasing rates for both the drivers and the industry, this change has not gone down too well with the...
England and Wales are soon implementing plans to crack down on whiplash compensation; a change that is expected to reduce millions of car insurance policies by around £40. With bogus claims becoming the norm over the past few years authorities have had no choice but...
While Uber is seen to be a bit of a dirty word amongst the traditional cabbies of the UK they do seem to get themselves in trouble, with each day bringing a new Uber-related drama to the table. This week the cabbies of Guilford are having their say, believing Uber...