Friday, February 10, 2012
Could personalising your car be dangerous?
A recent survey published by a UK car insurance company showed that the average British motorist spends nearly £100 personalising their car with accessories, but these extras could potentially increase their chances of being involved in an accident and might raise their insurance premiums.
Apparently, 57% of motorists accessorise their cars; typically choosing options such as floor mats, air fresheners, stickers and even on some rare occasions... fluffy dice.Around one in ten of these drivers modifies their car to express aspects of their personality, but a third said they just wanted to make their vehicles more comfortable.
However, 70% of those surveyed had placed accessories which obscured or blocked their view.
Modifying a car should never be carried out at the risk of safety.
A spokeswoman for the insurance company said, “You can understand why so many of us want to make them more comfortable or individual, but car accessories should never impede the driver’s vision in any way.
“If you are going to adorn your rear window with stickers or soft toys, make sure they don’t obscure your view.”
The research also revealed that young drivers are more likely to accessorise their vehicles which, depending on the level of customisation, could increase their insurance premium. To find out how much your extras could set you back, click here to get a quote.
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Labels: accident, car insurance, insurance premium, young drivers
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