The successful Government car scrappage scheme that has evolved over the last 12 months is coming to close at the end of this month and car experts believe that the success of the scheme is likely to create a shortage and a demand for vehicles priced in the £4,000-£6,000 price bracket.

Owners of Toyota vehicles have been on red alert for the last few weeks after it was revealed that Japanese car manufacturers Toyota would be recalling a batch of its vehicles due to complaints over accelerator issues that has naturally created a serious safety issue.

A recent poll involving 5,000 Thisismoney.co.uk readers revealed the UK’s most trusted car insurance providers and in other financial sectors. The purpose of this research was to evaluate all car and home insurance specialists in terms of trustworthiness and customer service.

Although UK car insurance policies are designed strictly to protect the damage or injury to vehicles, buildings and passengers, insurers tend to look into driving records in great detail before coming to their decision with a finalised premium.

With university students approaching their final semester for the year many of the nation’s undergraduates and postgraduates will return home this summer hoping to use their own car or their parent’s car to maintain their independence and enjoy the sunshine.