'Just add fuel' for young Scots 18 | 08 | 2015

PEUGEOT HAS MADE its innovative 'Just Add Fuel' fixed-cost motoring package available to young Scottish drivers aged 18-20 for the first time.

Up until now, the programme — which is hassle free and includes a low single monthly payment to cover all motoring costs — has only been available to drivers aged 21 or older.

But now, thanks to the use of advanced telematics technology, younger drivers can benefit for the first time. Just Add Fuel includes:

▪ A single monthly payment to cover all motoring costs

▪ No need to budget for insurance, servicing, road fund licence, and roadside assistance costs – they are all included

▪ No need to search for cheaper insurance each year

▪ Fixed price motoring for three years means peace of mind

▪ A completely transparent motoring package with no hidden costs

▪ The opportunity to drive a new car every three years, so no MOT costs

Insurance industry data reveals that, statistically, drivers aged 18-20 are at the highest risk of being involved an accident. Working closely with its policy provider, Peugeot is launching a comprehensive fixed cost motoring package which takes that into account.

“Just Add Fuel is recognised as the most significant innovation in vehicle retailing for a number of years," Neil Moscrop, Peugeot brand director, said. "Now we can widen its appeal even further, allowing a broader spectrum of drivers to experience the thrill of owning a new Peugeot car.”

Just Add Fuel for those aged 18-20 is only available to Peugeot 108 buyers and is priced from just £248 rental per month.

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The secret is a discreet plug-in telematics device. Sent to customers immediately after they take delivery of the popular city car, it attaches to the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) port under the steering wheel. It’s a simple installation which young drivers can do themselves, though their Peugeot dealer will help if required.

Via satellite tracking, it stores and sends data on the vehicle’s speed, acceleration, deceleration and lateral G-forces. This is used to assess the customer’s driving style and rate each journey made, on a scale from 1–100. Customers will have access to an online portal where they can review their driving activity.

This is also regularly monitored by the insurer and an aggregate score awarded. Feedback is provided to assist the customer in improving this if necessary.

If the score falls below an agreed threshold, the driver will receive a warning. Four warnings a year will result in the insurance policy being cancelled. This may reduce the number of insurance products available to the customer, and/or increase the premiums they are quoted.

Naturally, terms and conditions apply, including — not surprisingly — a requirement for a full UK driving licence, permanent UK residency and no ‘fault’ insurance claims.

Just Add Fuel with telematics is also available to Peugeot 108 buyers aged 21-75 who do not have two years’ No Claims Discount, or have held a full UK driver’s licence for less than two years.

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Jim McGill