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02 Mar 2010
If you don’t want your things stolen, don’t leave them in the car – especially if you’ve parked on the street or in a car park. More than half of car break-ins occur from these two locations, according to the 2010 AA Insurance Drivers Index.
17 Dec 2009
The Christmas season traditionally brings another spike in home burglaries, but AA Insurance hopes that more neighbourly co-operation and communication will keep thieves at bay these holidays.
24 Nov 2009
If there’s one place that’s sadly lacking in the spirit of Christmas goodwill, it’s car parks. Research from AA Insurance shows that 73 percent of drivers have had their car damaged while parked.
22 Oct 2009
AA Insurance claims records for 2009 reveal that uninsured drivers are responsible for over a third of accidents caused by a third party.
20 Aug 2009
Some 16 percent of people said they had recently downsized their main vehicle, with 52 percent citing fuel economy as the main reason, according to the 2009 AA Insurance Drivers Index.
16 Jul 2009
Over a third of people (34 percent) say they leave personal possessions like bags or CDs visible in the car, according to the 2009 AA Insurance Drivers Index. AA Insurance surveyed 3,708 New Zealand drivers aged 18-65 for the index.
17 Jun 2009
Over 90 percent of New Zealanders have smoke alarms in their homes to give early warning of house fire, according to the AA Insurance Home Security Index.
14 May 2009
There’s more aggression on the roads this year according to AA Insurance.
08 Apr 2009
The most frequent cause of driver distraction is not radios or CDs, or even GPS systems: it's the other people in the car, according to new survey from AA Insurance.
24 Mar 2009
Nearly a quarter would consider downgrading cover to balance budget, but 98 percent think everyone on the road should have at least third party insurance.
23 Feb 2009
AA Insurance reports that a growing number of preventable losses are occurring as people enjoying the summer fail to take reasonable precautions to look after their property.
16 Dec 2008
While many New Zealanders are preparing for their Christmas holiday, AA Insurance reports that 45 percent feel apprehensive about leaving the house because of the risk of break-ins.
26 Nov 2008
Car parks are a frustrating place for drivers, which sometimes boils over in rudeness such as impatience, stealing someone else's car park, and ignoring the legal obligation to admit damaging someone else's property.
08 Nov 2008
Drivers deciding where to tighten their belts in tough economic times may be tempted to drop their insurance. But that would be a false economy.
01 Oct 2008
AA Insurance today revealed its list of the ten models of cars most attractive to thieves, following an analysis of theft claims made for vehicles insured by the company over the last four years.
28 Aug 2008
It’s an age-old question, debated at bars and dining tables around the country: are men or women better behind the wheel?
07 Jul 2008
New Zealanders reckon they are pretty careful about locking the car when they leave it but many of us regularly leave valuables in the car, tempting thieves.
10 Jun 2008
New Zealand may be about to see a new generation of responsible drivers. That's the conclusion from the AA Insurance Youth Driver Poll of 1,500 year 10 students, who have either recently started or are just about to start driving.
02 Apr 2008
Two thirds of young drivers say they txt while driving
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