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Fruadulent insurance claims now top £4million a day, according to the Association of British Insurers. Its recent survey revealed one in 10 adults has cheated on their policy, causing an average rise in premium of £40 a year.

THE Renault Clio bonnet catch scandal, which struck around 400,000 owners, is now hampering learners. The Driving Standards Agency won’t allow candidates to sit their test in affected models unless the car has been checked by a dealership.

CHEVROLET owners might want to check out the firm’s discounts on summer gear – prices of cycle carriers and roof boxes will be reduced until 30 September. For more info, visit www.chevrolet.co.uk or drop in to your local dealer.

AN ONLINE game has been launched by DaimlerChrysler to teach teenagers to drive safely. Streetwise Version 2.0 lets novices experience high-risk driving situations. You can play by logging on to the www.roadreadyteens.com website.

IT’S official: Ferrari has been voted the best employer in Europe, according to a survey by the Great Place to Work Institute. If you can only dream of ever getting behind the wheel of a Ferrari, turn to Page 80 for a cheaper way to boost your car’s performance.