Questions to Ask When Buying a Car
If you’ve recently passed your driving test, then you might be thinking about buying your first car. In this post we’ll explore some of the questions you should ask yourself when buying a car for the first time. These considerations won’t just help you get the best...
Driving Restrictions – Can I Park On a Single Yellow Line?
Whether you’re a learner or you’ve just recently passed your test, if you’re new to driving, parking restrictions can be tricky to grasp. This is perfectly understandable. Indeed, certain parking restrictions can trip up even the most experienced of drivers! So in...
How to Check if a Car Has Been in an Accident
Thinking of buying a second hand car? You need to know that the car you buy will be safe and dependable to drive. Checking the car’s history will tell you if there are any potential issues that could cause you problems in the future. In this post, we’ll explore a...
Extreme Weather Warning – Your Essential Guide to Safe Driving in a Heatwave
Extreme temperatures make car breakdowns more likely. At high temperatures, your tyres can fail, your engine can overheat, and your car battery can die. It’s for this reason that, during heatwaves, the RAC generally responds to 15% more breakdowns than usual. This...
Can I Drive a Van on a Car Insurance Policy?
Can you drive a van on a car insurance policy? Or will you need a separate policy for driving a van? In this post we’ll explain what vans you can and cannot insure on a car insurance policy. We’ll also explore some of the key differences between car and van...
Car Insurance Cancelled – Who Will Insure Me?
Car insurance cancelled? Don’t worry. All is not lost – some insurers will still be willing to work with you. At Insure 2 Drive we often insure people who struggle to find cover elsewhere. Get in touch to discuss your insurance options with us. But before we...
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When Is Fuel Consumption At Its Highest – Fuel Saving Tips
In early 2022 we saw historically high fuel prices in the UK. Though prices have fallen a little since, they remain at record highs. So it’s never been more important to prioritise fuel efficiency. In this post we’ll explore a number of fuel saving tips that’ll...
How Much Is a Parking Ticket?
There are two main types of parking tickets. A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) or a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) is an “official” parking ticket. This is the sort of ticket that police and traffic wardens give out when you park somewhere you shouldn’t. A private parking...
Van Driving Tips For New Van Drivers
Driving a van isn’t exactly like driving a car. So even if you’ve been driving a car for years, driving a van can bring a whole new set of challenges. In this post we’ll share some essential van driving tips while linking to various other resources that’ll help you...
Highway Code Changes Take Effect in 2022
The government made changes to the digital version of the Highway Code in late January 2022. They expect to add these changes to the printed version in April 2022. In short, the Highway Code now identifies a “hierarchy” of road users, based on their relative...
What’s The Legal Minimum Insurance Cover?
It’s illegal to drive without car insurance. The penalties for driving without insurance include: Up to six points on your licence A fine of at least £300 Your vehicle seized, or even destroyed You might even get a court summons. And if you do, you could get even...