How today's UK Budget 2011 will affect the motorist. 23/03/11
It looks like the many suggestions made by Motoring organisations and pressure groups may have had an effect on the Chancellors decisions when it comes to relieving some of the pain for the UK's car drivers in today's Budget announcements.
As it was hoped, it was decided to freeze the inflation-linked increase in fuel duty due to start this April until 2012.
But the Chancellor also managed to deliver a few surprises as well.
As result of the increase in fuel prices it was also announced that fuel duty will actually be cut by 1p per litre at 6pm tonight. This unexpected move should provide some relief as fuel prices seem to relentlessly climb even when the price of oil decreases. However this is no great surprise as oil companies have always been notoriously slow to pass on these reductions to the price of fuel at the pumps.
In addition to the aforementioned changes, the Chancellor has abolished the fuel duty 'escalator' and replaced it with a 'fair fuel stabiliser'. This means that when oil prices are high as they are at the moment, fuel duty will increase only by inflation. The revenue will instead be collected from both the oil and gas companies in the form of a 'Supplementary Charge' which in this case will be increased to 32% from midnight tonight. This charge will be adjusted accordingly with the price of oil on an annual basis.
Undoubtedly these announcements will be welcome news to most motorists.
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However if you were not at-fault for the accident, you can choose to either claim on your own insurance policy or make a claim independently of your insurer. To find out more call 02392 484 244 and we will be happy to help.
We and our partners help thousands of people make independent accident claims. Our service enables motorists to get the help and assistance they need to resolve their accident related issues, with the costs being recovered directly from the at-fault driver on your behalf.
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This money should of course be recovered by an insurer at a later date, but with our service - you do not have to pay it at all.
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Other policies may offer a 'courtesy car' but this is often just a 'basic' saloon or hatchback which may not be suitable for your needs.
Car Call and its partners will provide a comparable replacement vehicle as part of our service. This means we will endeavour to supply a hire-vehicle that similar to your own in terms of its type, make and engine size.
So whether you drive a small hatchback or a prestige sports car, we will look to provide a similar hire-vehicle that suits your needs.
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Many of our accident repair centres are have manufacturer approvals for specific brands, so if you require a manufacturer approved repair centre, simply tell your personal claim handler and they will ensure your vehicle goes to an approved repairer.
Want you vehicle repaired by a specific garage? No problem, we can alternatively use a repairer that you specify.
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They issues they can assist you with include:
- Recovery of the cost of the replacement hire-vehicle
- Recovery of the cost of uplifting your damaged vehicle
- Recovery of all repair costs
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