Write a commentWith more than 1,700 drivers passing their test in the Newry area in the past year, Autoline Insurance Group have teamed up with MyDrive Solutions to develop a money-saving app for those looking to reduce their car insurance. Local Insurance Broker Autoline, with offices in Newry, Ballymena, Coleraine and Downpatrick now offer free a downloadable Android App which will monitor driving patterns and charge insurance premiums accordingly, saving drivers up to 50%.
Once downloaded to the driver’s Android phone, the app captures data on a second by second basis and contextualises the data in relation to the road network. This sophisticated technology can then build a true picture of the driving patterns and in turn allow Autoline Insurance in conjunction with RoSPA to coach drivers to improve their skills.
Michael Blaney, Managing Director of Autoline Insurance Group said “We, at Autoline are all too aware of the reality that young drivers are the most likely to be involved in an accident and therefore in many cases insurance premiums are too high for new motorists. We want to offer an affordable insurance deal for young people based on their driving skill not just their age. This will encourage a new generation of more careful road users hopefully reducing the number of accidents on our roads as well as the cost of driving.”
Working with insurance telematics specialist MyDrive Solutions, this new software has been developed for an android phone as research shows this is the most popular phone for young people. The technology should be ready later in the summer for Blackberry devices and soon after for iPhone. This is a voluntary option with immediate savings of up to 40% on current premiums and potential for up to 50% with a good driving score.”
Julie Gibbons, Autoline’s Operations Director continued “With more than 1,700 new drivers in the Newry area alone in 2011/12, the opportunity to take advantage of this hugely beneficial and groundbreaking technology has never been greater. This technology has been well recognised as the future in other countries and we are delighted to be the first to bring it, in an affordable app format, to young drivers in Newry. The advantages do not stop here as there are far reaching possibilities with this mechanism for road safety and the environment also. Responsible, careful drivers of all ages, not just young drivers, have a better awareness on the roads helping prevent accidents and leads to fuel efficiency which will benefit the pocket. We will actively be encouraging customers to seek a better driving score which should cut the number of accidents on our roads and hopefully have a positive impact on insurance premiums for everyone.”
Further information about ‘Telematics’- our young drivers scheme from Autoline is available by visiting www.autoline.co.uk or by contacting Autoline Insurance Group on 08452 30 30 30.
