July 9, 2009
New Vehicle Technology Could Prevent Car Insurance Claims
A number of new forms of motor vehicle technology are set to make their on-road debuts in 2009, it has been announced.Online resource motors.co.uk explains self-parking systems and intelligent cruise control are among the new pieces of kit that could help people make their journeys more efficient – and also reduce the likelihood of having to make a car insurance claim. Stop-start engines are also identified as a top in-car innovation for 2009.These include the new VW Golf, which will feature side and rear parking sensors. Meanwhile, lane departure systems – which rouse sleepy drivers – will be included on the new Citroen C5. Katie Armitage, marketing manager for the site, states that despite the ongoing effects of the credit crunch, many car manufacturers are competing to offer consumers the most attractive models possible.She adds: “2009 could be the year in-car technology becomes more widespread and sophisticated.”In recent weeks, Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, advised motorists to be careful when warming up their cars in the mornings, as if they are left unattended they could be targets for thieves. He explains that a practice known as ‘frosting’ has been known to take place, where drivers begin to warm up their car in the morning and return to their house for a moment, leaving their vehicle unattended.”They are going back in their house and some opportunist thief can do away with the car. We have seen it, it depends on the weather conditions, but it does happen,” Mr Trudgill explains.Road safety charity brake recently called on car insurance customers to help make the roads as safe as possible for lollipop people, stating they play an important role in society.