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Black box insurance for older drivers

While you might not associate black box insurance with an older driver, that doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t benefit from it.

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What data does my Black Box record?

Privacy is important to us, and rightly so! Which is why, at WiseDriving, we only record the data that we need from your black box. Here’s our handy guide to what data we collect, and how we use it to calculate your score!

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How can my Black Box help if I have an accident?

Your black box measures G-force, so will record the large force exerted upon impact. This is handy because it’ll determine the exact time of the incident and the severity of it. The GPS can also establish which direction you were travelling in, all of...

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The economics of monitored driving: how your black box tries to help save you money

One of the biggest selling points of a telematics insurance policy is the opportunity to earn a more personalised premium. The benefits of having a black box or other telematics device needn’t stop at potentially saving you money on your insurance – it...

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How telematics satellite tracking works

How does telematics satellite tracking work? The latest post from WiseDriving looks into this in more detail.

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The tech behind how black boxes know the speed limit

How does a black box know the speed limit? We've taken a look at the tech in the box and how it knows how fast you're going.

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The seven most important black box rules

What are the rules when it comes to black box insurance? There are a few you should always keep in mind when driving. Our latest blog breaks it down.

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What is a black box curfew?

If you are considering having a black box installed, you’ve probably heard of a black box curfew. Sounds serious, right? Don’t worry - we’ve broken down what it’s all about here.

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How black boxes can help you in a car accident

No matter how carefully you drive, accidents can still happen. Black boxes have given insurers more insight with instant data. They can do more than just measure how well you drive, these little devices are completely changing the way in which accidents...

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What impact does speeding have on black box insurance?

Speed limits exist to protect you and other road users - so it’s important you stick to them whether you have a black box or not. If you have a black box installed in your car and find yourself creeping over the limit, you’re probably wondering what...

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How much does it cost to fit a telematics box in my car?

Insurance can be expensive, so nobody wants to have to pay extra for having a telematics device fitted. Luckily, at WiseDriving, the price of installing our telematics device is already included in your initial premium.

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How does black box insurance work?

Will I be safer on the roads with black box insurance? How does it work and will black box insurance save me money? As a new driver, of course, you’ll have lots of questions