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October 2017

London Mayor urges manufacturers to compensate for toxic diesels;

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on vehicle manufacturers to contribute to his Air Quality Fund in recognition of the negative impacts their diesel vehicles have on air quality and public health in London. The Mayor recently wrote to UK chiefs at BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen urging them to take serious action on [...]

September 2017

Stats reveal worrying increase in vehicle theft

New police data has revealed a worrying increase in stolen vehicles across our region and the rest of the UK. That's according to RAC insurance who studied 40 police forces across the country. Across Tyne and Wear, there's been a 30% increase as thieves continue to bypass modern vehicle security systems. A freedom of information [...]

Aviva “disappointed” after watchdog bans Aviva Drive app advert;

The Advertising Standard's Authority stated that the ad featuring ex-Formula One driver David Coulthard promotes irresponsible driving. Aviva has expressed its disappointment after an advert starring ex-Formula One driver David Coulthard has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for promoting reckless driving. The 60-second long ad for the Aviva Drive telematics app featured [...]

Ex-RSA employee jailed for £270,000 fraud

Former staff member goes to prison as accomplice gets suspended sentence following pleading guilty to defrauding the insurer. A man and a woman were both sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court this month after pleading guilty to a number of fraud offences against insurer RSA. An investigation by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement [...]

August 2017

MOT Test Day Coming Up?

It’s that one date of the year that nobody is looking forward to and it can make us all get a bit anxious. The MOT renewal date will sail past a lot smoother if you just follow these simple tips to give your car (and your bank account) the best chance.:- 1 - Headlights and [...]

July 2017

How To Avoid A Summer Breakdown

Whether you fancy rushing to the beach with your windbreaker and deckchair just so the kids can have a paddle, or if you’re packing the car to the rafters for a long drive down to the South of France - the last thing you want is a breakdown. It’s always good to give yourself the [...]

Why Uninsured Drivers Are On The Rise

The most probable cause of this is a 16% increase in premiums over the last 12 months. Confused.com have helpfully kept a price index since 2006. This year you’re average driver will be paying £847 for their insurance, an increase of £110 from 2016. We’re nearly seeing prices above the peak in 2011 of £858. [...]

Coffee is a plentiful, high energy, resource

A London bus powered by bio-diesel produced from spent coffee grounds sourced at coffee shops, transport hubs, offices and factories is to be revealed soon, rumours suggest. Bio-Bean – an eco-friendly company - produces a range of fuels from this high energy, renewable, resource to sooth your environmental conscience. The United Kingdom produces five-hundred thousand [...]

June 2017

The results are in!

Following a recent Independent Insurer audit of our professional services we are delighted to share the following summary outcome:- ‘’I was particularly impressed with the service levels of Northern Assessors and the fact that the cases were being updated on a regular basis.’’

Know what you need to be aware of when a warning light pops up.

Sometimes it’s a faulty sensor, but sometimes it’s something far more serious. Here are the lights you need to know about and what they mean… Airbag Warning Light A faulty airbag is a pretty terrifying thought. Worst case scenario, you crash your car (or are crashed into) and you’re offered no protection from the dashboard [...]

May 2017

Another satisfied customer!

Northern Assessors successfully help a customer recover over £20,000 from the supply of a defective Caravan.    

Dangers of buying a clocked car, why the crime is increasingly popular

Why criminals clock vehicles Greedy, reckless, self-centred crooks increasingly risk lives by winding back the mileage of second-hand vehicles to conceal wear and increase value, HPI explained. The process is known as clocking. The history checker argued that one in sixteen cars now has a mileage discrepancy - compared to only one in twenty in [...]

Top 10 most stolen and recovered cars in UK

The Top 10 is revealed in its entirety via the table below, for 2016 and 2015. Position Most Stolen/Recovered In 2016 Most Stolen/Recovered In 2015 1 BMW X5 Range Rover Sport 2 Range Rover Sport BMW X5 3 BMW M3 Range Rover Vogue 4 Mercedes C Class Mercedes C220 5 Mercedes E Class BMW 3 [...]

April 2017

Car premiums increase by 16%

Confused.com figures show that the discount rate cut played a key part in the rise of premium costs. The cost of comprehensive car insurance has continued to spiral during the first quarter of 2017 with motorists facing an average premium of £781. The figures, which came from the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association [...]

February 2017

Northern Assessors report recent SUCCESS at trial !……

…Following a recent court hearing, we are pleased to advise that given our Engineers ‘very important’ report the claim for £176,000 in damages (£161,000 of it in relation to credit hire and storage charges.) was successfully dismissed. The claim was defended on the basis that the collision was deliberately induced, that the contact between the vehicles was minimal and [...]

Jaguar and Shell

Jaguar and Shell - launch first payment system by a car using PayPal or Apple Pay via touchscreen in car to pay for fuel  

January 2017

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I would just like to thank you and everyone at Northern Assessors for helping me out.

Dean Goddard

I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your help and the comprehensive engineer’s report regarding my car

I picked the vehicle up yesterday, and following a specialist gearbox rebuild ,the initial drive suggests the fault has finally been rectified. I have no doubt that without your professional intervention and the weight of your report, I would still be facing the “driver error” response from the garage.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to the wider team at Northern Assessors. Your professionalism and communication throughout this process have been excellent. Dealing with these issues while managing my health has been incredibly difficult, but knowing I had such a competent team in my corner gave the peace of mind I needed to see this through.

Your expertise provided the evidence required to finally get a result, and for that, I am very grateful.

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Thank you for the report on this case. It was fantastic and contained everything I had requested and so clear.

Supplier Complaints Executive

Been having ongoing issues with my car since the so called repair garage fixed it. Adam from northern assessors came out today to inspect my car. Adam was brilliant from start to finish and put my mind at ease the fact that had not done anything to my car and it was all down to shoddy workmanship from the repair. Thanks for your help Adam really appreciated.

If everyone’s reports were like Northern’s we’d be really happy: they’re clear and concise, they cover every point we / the customer raises and it helps us to settle complaints efficiently. Northern are really good to work with.

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Kate

After feeling stressed regarding an accident to my husbands vehicle, I was dreading a visit from the insurance assessor mainly because we didn’t know what to expect. But our fears were alleviated initially when the visit was arranged on the phones to suit our timetable by nice girl.

On the morning of the visit we were rung by a gentleman called Adam who told us when he would arrive. He was punctual and was a very polite knowledgable and friendly young man. He put us at our ease and took lots of photographs and was very thorough in his examination. He appreciated we were concerned and assured us he would deal with our case promptly. True to his word we got an answer re the outcome not long after his visit.

I couldn’t recommend him or the company highly enough. We are very appreciative of his interpersonal skills and his abilities to put us at ease and feel confident in his ability. Thanks again

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