The boss of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies has been gazing into his crystal ball and made the headline-grabbing prediction that babies born today may never learn to drive. We decided to peek into the driverless future to see whether it’s fact or fiction. Read the rest of this entry »
Car Insurance and Driving Tests in the Driverless Future
June 26th, 201710 tips to finding the perfect travel insurance policy
June 21st, 2017
Recently kiosks selling travel insurance have started springing-up in airports, which might seem like a smart solution for anyone who has forgotten to get cover. However, as every holidaymaker knows nothing is cheap in airports (from snacks to currency) and travel insurance is no exception. In fact, one leading insurer found that insurance at airports can cost four times as much as online, they also found that you’ll pay a premium for cover bought from a travel agent or airline. The solution’s simple: plan ahead and take the following tips: Read the rest of this entry »
Summer Car Maintenance Checklist
June 16th, 2017
Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for motorists and it’s difficult to think of a worse way to end a holiday than broken-down on the hard shoulder. Take our practical tips to make sure that your car is ready for the summer slog: Read the rest of this entry »
How to haggle for a car: 26 tricks of the trade
June 15th, 2017
Selling cars isn’t easy and successful salesman are at the top of their game. Don’t be fooled by a friendly face and a firm handshake; remember that you’re dealing with professionals, and you’ll need to work hard to get the best price. Take the hassle out of haggling with the following tips: Read the rest of this entry »
Insurance tax hike hits millions of policyholders
June 9th, 2017
Millions of homeowners and businesses have been hammered by another tax hike as Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) climbs to 12%. The changes came into effect at the beginning of June and mean that the tax charged on most insurance products has doubled from 6% in 2015 and is now estimated to net the treasury £7billion a year. Read the rest of this entry »
Common used car scams and how to avoid them
June 7th, 2017
Buying or selling a second-hand car can be complicated, and with scammers waiting to take advantage of trusting motorists, buyers really do need to beware. We look at some of the most common second-hand car scams, how to spot them and how to make sure you don’t become a victim: Read the rest of this entry »
News Round-up: 30 Days of Insurance Headlines
June 1st, 2017
Younger holidaymakers most likely to travel without insurance
As the holiday season warms up millennials are being urged to take out travel insurance before jetting off. A survey by the Association of British Travel Agents has revealed that 40% of holidaymakers aged 18-24 (and 38% of those aged 25-34) set off overseas without travel insurance mostly because they ‘don’t think they need it’ or are ‘willing to take the risk’. Read the rest of this entry »
Finders Keepers: How to find good tenants and keep them
May 29th, 2017
It’s every landlord’s dream to find tenants who will look after your property, pay like clockwork and aren’t in a hurry to move on. Finding the right tenants can mean fewer costly void periods, lower maintenance bills and a lot less hassle. Building good relationships can also pay rich dividends providing both landlord and tenants with peace of mind. Read the rest of this entry »
Beginner’s guide to towing a caravan
May 24th, 2017
With the weather warming-up, and a bank holiday on the horizon, it’s prime time for caravaners to hitch-up and hit the country’s roads. If you’re new to caravanning your first-time towing can be daunting; so take the following steps to ensure a safe trip: Read the rest of this entry »
15 fascinating facts about cars that you won’t forget
May 18th, 2017
Taking your driving test can be a daunting experience, and with a pass rate of just 47.2%, novice drivers have got every right to be nervous. Men are more likely to pass than women (50.06% compared with 44.1%) and if at first you don’t succeed; you can always try and try again. Read the rest of this entry »
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