AndrewOW Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Do you think this is a good idea? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16969509 I quite like the sound of it, but sometimes when you want to 'give it some beans' or some spirited driving, would it hold you back? What else could 'they' use the information for? If your car's stolen, then at least it can be tracked. Used in a cynical free manner this could be great for lower premiums, but I for one don't trust 'them' enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 JamieP is mulling it over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 JamieP is mulling it over Lol..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 It'll only take off if there's mass-acceptance. I for one, wouldn't have it. Not because I drive like a loon all the time, but because I don't want Big Brother knowing every minute detail about me - down to journey times and routes. How long before that's used to distribute directed advertising? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Makes a lot of sense to me. I'm all for lower insurance premiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Makes a lot of sense to me. I'm all for lower insurance premiums. But if you still had your Superahh, would you have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 But if you still had your Superahh, would you have it? No. I drove that everywhere like I nicked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'd be interested so long as, if I did drive like a loon occasionally, it wouldn't end up costing me more than a standard insurance premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No. I drove that everywhere like I nicked it. Just like you should!! I wouldn't have one either as if you accidentally strayed over the speed limit would they notify the police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Just like you should!! I wouldn't have one either as if you accidentally strayed over the speed limit would they notify the police? I like the idea of a 'pay as you go' insurance policy. If you're careful, and sensible, your premium is nice and low, but if you're a speedster, then how far would they take the information I wonder?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I like the idea of creating a blocking device to sell on Ebay.... Off to "The Lab". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Would be a definite no for me I hate all this big brother stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No way I would have this! Sounds like the start of a slippery slope with insurance companies being the only ones to benefit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 It's all about money. How much they can make out of each and everyone of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 It's you guys with company vehichles who will be affected the most I should think. My main worry is that costs will go up substantially if you choose not to fit one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 It's you guys with company vehichles who will be affected the most I should think. My main worry is that costs will go up substantially if you choose not to fit one of these A lot of company cars have telematics fitted already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 This has been out for years, or has it been revamped somehow? When I was 24 I bought an Evo V, it was a NIGHTMARE trying to get insurance with. I phoned various places and one place came back with a quote of just over £900 when everyone else was around 2k. I gave them a call and it turned out I had to pay for a GPS tracker to be fitted to the car (£400) so that in the event of it being stolen it could be easily and quickly found. The other clause attached to it was with regards to speeding. If I was seen to be over the speed limit by anymore than 10% anymore than 3 times during the policy the insurance would be cancelled and I would recieve no refund. Needless to say by the end of that day I was 2k down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Frightening stuff Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I like the idea but it would have to be run by normal people, so my usual driving is pretty careful and slow, but occasionally (maybe once or twice a week) I'll floor it on a sliproad or something - I don't do any racing any more but do blast the car every now and then, I would hope as it was only for a few seconds it would be ignored, and it wouldn't just be computed as "Breaks the speed limit by 20%, >100 times a year" or something silly, making me look like a mong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I like the idea of creating a blocking device to sell on Ebay.... Off to "The Lab". GPS Jammer? Plenty of them on Ebay already I'm afraid. I was lookin at getting one for my trackered company car as they allow me to use it for personal use and then insist on asking questions regarding my whereabouts over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 A lot of company cars have telematics fitted already yeah, there's still quite a few companies that don't though, this will 'put Paid' to that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Am I missing something here? How can they determine a 'safer' or 'better' driver through this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 They can't, i guess their idea is that people will drive sensibly if they think they're being watched. They should fit these to white vans by law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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