
Charity golf day
Patons Insurance were extremely proud to be asked to be one of the main sponsors of the event, to support the local charity.
Patons sponsored nearest to the pin on hole 13 and longest drive on hole 15, we are pleased to say that our very own Stephen Shearer won nearest the pin and L. Thomas & A. Allen won the longest drive. We would like to say a big thank you to all of the players.

Alpha Insurance – Latest Information
The Danish Guarantee Fund for non-life insurance undertakings will cover some claims incurred before 5 June 2018.
On 8 May 2018, the liquidators of the insurance company Alpha Insurance A/S under frivillig likvidation (“under frivillig likvidation” means in voluntary liquidation) filed a petition for bankruptcy. This means that policyholders’ insurance coverage will be terminated as of 8 May 2018.

Have a policy with Alpha Insurance?
It is our understanding that Danish-based insurer, Alpha Insurance, has been declared bankrupt on 8th May 2018 and as a result all current Policyholders have been urged to seek new insurance cover immediately, given all existing cover has been terminated.
We are unsure of the exact date this takes effect but we would urge any affected customer to arrange alternative cover without further delay.

The smart way to drive down your costs
It’s surprisingly simple to save money by adopting smarter and more fuel-efficient driving techniques.
With the potential to save up to one-third on your fuel costs, here’s eight ways to make your taxi driving more economical.

Telematics, what is it and how will it benefit me?
Telematics is a small piece of kit, often referred to as a black box, that can be easily fitted into your vehicle to record information about the journeys that you make.
The information that the box records can help you in many ways including potential savings on your insurance premiums and possibly reducing your vehicle’s fuel and maintenance bills.

Get winter ready with Patons Taxi Insurance
It goes without saying that, as a taxi driver, your vehicle is your living. So, as winter starts to bite, here at Patons we thought we’d give you some advice to make sure you’re prepared for the colder days and darker nights of winter.
Many cars struggle in cold, frosty conditions, and breakdown callouts almost double during the winter months.

Patons Insurance – Why use the Taxi Insurance Specialists?
Thinking of using Patons for your Taxi Insurance? With our 6 offices spread across the UK in locations such as Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester & London we have a team local to you.
Give your local office a call today and let them provide you with a quotation, you can find your local office number through the contact page on our website.

Driving Licence – How to share your licence details
With effect from 08th June 2015, your driving licence counterpart will not be accepted by the DVLA therefore, any motoring offences will not be added to your counterpart.
As a result, any points and offences you may have received will be added to an online database and stored in an electronic format.

9 facts about hybrid & all-electric cars
If you’re one of those who really wish that they could do something to make the world a greener place and make huge savings at the same time, then owning a hybrid or all-electric taxi will tick a lot of boxes.
About 10 years ago, the world was introduced to the possibilities of driving cars that do not run on fuel, either entirely or in part.

The increasing cost of vehicle insurance
Over the next year, both business and private motorists will see further increase to the cost of their motor insurance as the impact of a number of changes takes hold.
In this article, we explore the changes and what they could mean to you as a taxi driver.

Private Hire firm Britannia’s quality drive continues
Knowsley-based Private Hire Taxi firm, Britannia Radio Cars continue their relentless drive to improve both the quality and efficiency of their business, with their latest purchase of 15 brand new Hyundai i40 Tourer vehicles supplied by Patons Taxis, in association with Fleetline Finance.
The delivery takes the number of new vehicles supplied by Patons to over 50 during the past 18 months.