Thieves Targeting Christmas Shoppers

‘Grinch’-style thieves are preying on cash-strapped Christmas shoppers by breaking into parked cars and stealing their presents, according to AA Insurance.

“As busy shoppers rush around buying for loved ones, often leaving valuable gifts in the car, we are seeing a noticeable increase in break-in claims,” says Simon Douglas, Director of AA Insurance. “We expect claims for thefts from cars to increase by up to 10 per cent over December and January.
“We’re urging shoppers to be extra vigilant when doing last minute shopping to make sure they are not inviting thieves, for whom the season is about anything but goodwill.

“By taking extra care about how and where you park and not leaving valuable items on display you can greatly reduce the risk of falling prey to Grinch-style thieves who will not hesitate to steal your Christmas,” Simon Douglas adds.
According to Police, property is stolen from cars every 13 seconds in the UK and about a third of all vehicle crime happens in car parks.
Detective Sergeant Matt Jarman, of Thames Valley Police, says: “Car security is in the main common sense. Drivers can find themselves easily distracted, especially if they are trying to manage young children as well as the shopping. So security of the car and personal property in it, is not the number one priority. On occasions, expensive losses can be the result of simple forgetfulness. By working together, car owners and Police can make sure criminals don’t have a happy Christmas at our expense.”

How to reduce the risk of a car break in
• Car insurance will generally provide limited cover for personal effects in the car (£250 with AA Insurance, rising to £500 for AA members). Higher levels of cover (from £2,500 to £10,000 or more) are available if you make sure your home insurance covers personal effects outside the home
• Try to avoid storing purchases in the car as you continue shopping. It is far better to collect items at the end of your outing. Most shops will keep items you have bought for you or even arrange delivery
• If you do have to leave items in the car, make sure they are secured out of sight. Otherwise you may fail to meet the terms and conditions of your policy by not taking all reasonable steps to protect your car from loss or damage
• Close the windows and sun roof, lock the doors and activate any security devices when leaving your car
• Make sure you don’t accidentally activate the ‘unlock’ button on your key transponder as you put your keys in your pocket or handbag

Disadvantages of Hybrid Cars Have Been Exposed

Are hybrid cars bad? Ten disadvantages of hybrid cars have been exposed by John S. Rhodes of the Hybrid Cars, Hybrid Trucks, Hybrid Vans web site. Surprisingly, there are very real risks associated with these types of vehicles.

The list exposes the problems with hybrid cars. As John S. Rhodes states, “Hybrid cars are not perfect. Everyone thinks they are wonderful and perfect in every way, but we clearly demonstrate this is not true. Our list of the disadvantages of hybrid cars blows the cover on the hybrid vehicle industry secrets”

The list of problems and issues is going to surprise many people. Although most people know that hybrids cost more and are more complex to service, they don’t know the whole truth. As Mr. Rhodes states, “We found out that hybrids aren’t generating enough noise. That’s right. They are too quiet. Visually impaired people are at risk of getting killed by these hybrid vehicles”

The 10 Disadvantages of Hybrids exposes even more shocking news. Hybrid cars leave a substantial carbon footprint. Although this is counterintuitive there is a very good reason. Rhodes explains, “The irony is that it still takes a lot of energy and nasty chemicals to build hybrid cars and SUVs. In fact, research indicates that the process is more environmentally unfriendly than conventional manufacturing. Frankly, you’re not saving the planet as much as you think”

One of the big problems with hybrid cars is that they are still not well understood. They tend to have more electrical components, complicated technology, and sophisticated parts. This increases complexity when hybrids get into accidents. Support personnel aren’t trained to handle issues with hybrid batteries.

John S. Rhodes explains that much of this information is available online. But, it isn’t usable or friendly. The HybridCarsTrucksVans.com web site has made access very simple. The information is consolidated and easy to use. As Rhodes says, “This list of hybrid car problems we’ve developed covers every angle. Trust me, you will be surprised”

Izzicarhire Extends Its Car Hire Services To The United Arab Emirates

IzziCarHire.com is pleased to reveal the extension of its car rental services to one of the country on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, The United Arab Emirates.

This month, IzziCarHire.com is pleased to reveal the extension of its car rental services to one of the country on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, The United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates, it is country rich in history and culture. The United Arab Emirates is a modern and dynamic country.

In such a big country as The United Arab Emirates, with IzziCarHire.com getting where you want to go is easier than ever, as they provide the best prices and best quality when it comes to car rental services in The United Arab Emirates.

A relatively new tourist destination, Dubai has gained in popularity in recent years. Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is rather like an independent city-state and is the most modern and progressive emirate in the UAE. Just five hours from Europe and three hours from most parts of the Middle East, the Near East, and the sub-continent of India, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining, sporting events, and even a few sinful pleasures. The growth of Dubai can probably be best seen through the increase in passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport was ranked as the 2nd fastest growing airport in the world according to ACI traffic statistics for year 2002. The Izzicarhire offers you many Dubai Airport car hire locations and Dubai International Airport is one of them. Car hire in Dubai Airport via izzicarhire.com also enables you to hire a vehicle at the most convenient location for you.

IzziCarHire.com also offers the option to easily pick a car up at one locale, and drop it off at another, so you can land in Dubai, see the architecture, go shopping and then drive up to Abu Dhabi, go shopping, return the car, and fly home. Abu Dhabi International Airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Abu Dhabi, a cosmopolitan centre of business and a tourist attraction, has many things to offer its visitors and residents: an immensely versatile landscape, a thriving investment hub, and a friendly living environment boasting one of the highest incomes and one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

The IzziCarHire.com enables you to choose among numerous different makes and types of vehicles. You can get lowest prices with best services, all at one place: IzziCarHire.com.
IzziCarHire.com is a global car rental dealer with a special focus on Central and East Europe. With very competitive prices and offering only high quality local car rental providers it strives to be the number one on-line dealer in Europe.

LV study finds drivers flout child seat laws

LV= has carried out research revealing that despite safety risks, one in six drivers break the law regarding child car seats, with family friends the most likely to put children at risk.

New research carried out by LV=, the UK car insurer, has revealed that one in six drivers are breaking child car seat laws and putting their young passengers’ safety at risk.

By law, drivers must ensure that all children younger than 12 and shorter than 135cm (4’5″) use a child or booster seat. Without this, the risk of fatality or injury in the event of an accident rises by 71% and 69% respectively.

The new laws were introduced in 2006 and the research by car insurer LV= has found many drivers are ignorant of their legal duty of care. One in five (21%) of those who fail to comply with the law say they are unaware the guidelines even exist.

Worryingly, one in ten of those who are aware of the guidelines say they just disregard them and don’t bother to fit safety seats, despite the fact that the laws were brought in to ensure that all children are protected on the roads, to reduce fatalities and injuries.

Not only is the failure to use a proper child seat dangerous for both the passenger and the driver, it also carries a potential penalty fine of £500.

The LV= study shows that children are most at risk when travelling with friends of the family, with over a quarter (26%) of those admitting to not using car child seats.

The research also found that even in cases when an appropriate car seat is used, almost a quarter of drivers (24%) say they do not check the safety seat is installed properly, potentially putting their young passengers in danger.

In 2007 there were more than 3000 child casualties as a result of road accidents, including 121 fatalities. With such high stakes, LV= is today calling on all drivers to ensure they take every precaution and install appropriate safety equipment, to protect themselves and their passengers from harm.

John O’Roarke, Managing Director of LV= Car Insurance, said: “Huge strides have been made to improve child safety on the road in recent years, not least with the introduction of compulsory child seats in 2006. However, it’s clear that many drivers are still confused about the law and for one reason or another, are not following the legislation. So we’d urge all drivers to make sure they’re aware of the guidelines – child seats can take just five minutes to install and greatly reduce the chances of injury to everyone in the car.”

LV= will automatically replace child safety seats for anyone who has taken out their car insurance policy whose car has been in an accident, even if the seat looks undamaged.

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