Accidents will happen - particularly in October
- October is the most dangerous month on the roads with October 20th the worst day, says Virgin Money Car Insurance
Motorists adjusting to darker days with the clocks going back and the onset of winter all add up to make October the worst month for car claims, Virgin Money Car Insurance figures show.
Claims are 25% higher than the average, its figures show, with 10.4% of all claims happening in October. The most dangerous day of October is the 20th.
Most car claims occur in the final three months of the year, accounting for 30% of all claims as the changing weather conditions and earlier darkness all affect driving conditions.
Grant Bather, spokesman at Virgin Money, said: “Traditionally Christmas time has been seen as the most dangerous time for drivers but our research shows that Autumn into Winter is treacherous for motorists.
“With the seasons changing, nights drawing in and driving conditions becoming hazardous, motorists should pay extra attention when driving and should make sure that they are equipped should they have an accident or breakdown.”
Car owners should make sure that they regularly check fluid levels, including brake fluid, oil levels, coolant and screen wash. Drivers should also make any repairs needed to the car as soon as possible, to stop the damage becoming worse. Fitting your car with a wheel lock or car alarm are both great ways of deterring car thieves, while parking your vehicle in a well lit space, or in a garage will also help to minimise the threat of the car being broken into or stolen.
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Notes to Editors
For further information:
Grant Bather, Public Relations Manager, Virgin Money
Tel: 0207 111 1012
Grant.Bather@virginmoney.com
Kevan Reilly/Billy Partridge, Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Tel. 0207 638 9571
About Virgin Money
Virgin Money is Virgin’s financial services arm and was established in 1995.
Virgin Money has over two million customers and offers a wide range of financial products across lending (e.g. credit cards and personal loans), savings (e.g. deposits, investments and pensions) and protection (e.g. life insurance, home insurance and car insurance) to the UK market.
Virgin Money Personal Financial Service Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Registered Office: Discovery House, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6EJ. Registered in England no. 3072766. Entered on the Financial Services Register (www.fsa.gov.uk/register), Register Number: 179271
About Virgin Money Car Insurance
Virgin Money Car Insurance is available online at www.virginmoney.com and over the phone via 0800 051 0588.
Virgin Car Insurance, Virgin Home Insurance, Virgin Pet Insurance and Virgin Travel Insurance are promoted by Virgin Money Personal Financial Service Ltd and underwritten by UK Insurance Ltd, The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds, LS1 4AZ. Virgin Money and UK Insurance Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Subject to underwriting criteria. Calls may be monitored and recorded.
