A black box is a telematics device that will help you to improve your driving and could help to lower your renewal premiums. Our experts fit the device to your car to record your driving data.
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3 steps to rewarding driving:
- Book a black box fitting appointment
- Download the app/use the online dashboard
- Drive safely
How does a black box work?
We look for the positives in everyone.
The black box works by rewarding the best aspects of your driving across all of the miles you do, rather than focusing on occasional mistakes.
However, if the black box identifies examples of poor driving, such as excessive speeding on multiple occasions, or an unacceptable driving event, your policy may be cancelled.
The black box is fitted out of sight in your car. The device carries a sim card, just like your mobile. It’s equipped with a GPS and a motion sensor that allows it to measure factors such as cornering and braking.
How will black box insurance help me?
No driving history – no problem.
Black box insurance is perfect for inexperienced drivers without driving history (such as no claim bonus) who want to keep their insurance costs low. That’s why SMART WHEELS black box insurance is purpose-built for 17-24-year olds who wish to keep costs low while also staying safe, and improving their driving.
What does a black box record?
We're not snooping on you.
We’re more interested in stuff like driving conditions including the time of day, the number of journeys you do, your speed, acceleration and cornering (the things that keep you safe).
Your overall score is used to calculate your renewal premium once your policy comes to an end. The higher your score, the bigger your renewal discount. It’s easy to keep track of this using your SMART WHEELS app or online dashboard.
How do I get a good driving score?
If you want a great driving score then focus on these important factors:
Speed
Think speed limit, not target. You, other road users and pedestrians are safer if you’re within the speed limit rather than over it, and your score will reflect this.
Usage
There’s no set curfew but driving lots at night or for long periods without rest can lead to accidents.
Smoothness
Taking off too aggressively from junctions and traffic lights or braking harshly can lead to accidents. Plus, it’s less fuel efficient.
Will black box insurance work for me?
If you're a careful driver, absolutely. We’ll give you tips and feedback to help you improve. If you want to become a safer driver and save on insurance costs, then SMART WHEELS is the cover for you.
We know that bad driving causes accidents which in turn raises insurance premiums. Therefore, these drivers run the risk of having their policy cancelled.
Is telematics and black box insurance the same thing?
Telematics is black box insurance and ours is called SMART WHEELS. Telematics is a personalised insurance service. Rather than looking broadly at your age, the car you drive and where you live, etc, it looks at your personal driving style. The safer you drive, the more you’ll save on next year’s renewal.
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