When Are You Allowed to Drive in a Bus Lane?
When are you allowed to drive in a bus lane? Almost never. In the majority of cases, bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses. However, there are some situations when it’s OK to drive in a bus lane. But even then, you’re only allowed to do so temporarily. When...
Make Sure Your Car or Van is Winter Ready
Are you ready for winter? It is the season of dark nights and sudden temperature drops so if you plan on driving in winter, you must be prepared for anything. This is your essential guide to getting your car or van ready for winter. We’ll discuss the checks and the...
Van Insurance for Young Drivers
Statistically, drivers under 25 are more likely to be involved in an accident than older, more experienced drivers. As a result, van drivers aged 17-24 may generally pay higher insurance premiums. But don’t worry. If you’re a young driver, there are ways you may be...
A Guide to Driving in Snow and Ice
Winter is coming, and it may bring ice and snow. If you’re new to driving, you may have never driven in winter conditions before. But even if you’re an experienced driver, driving in snow and ice can still be a challenge, and a sudden freeze or an unexpected...
Best Car Gadgets 2020 – Ideal Gifts for the Drivers and Gadget Geeks in Your Life
Got a Secret Santa coming up? Or are you looking for the ideal gift for the drivers and gadget geeks in your life? We’ve gathered some of our best car gadgets of 2020. Some of these are curious and quirky. Others are so useful that that special person may soon...
Van Insurance Groups Explained
What are van insurance groups? What do they mean, and how do they work? Van insurance groups work just like car insurance groups: They’re there to give insurers a quick idea of how much it will cost to repair or replace your van in the event of fire, flood, theft,...
Van Insurance For Your Dog Walking Business
Dogs need their exercise, but not everyone has the time or the capabilities to walk their dogs every day. Having someone who can walk your dog when you can’t means your dog still gets the exercise they need. That’s why professional dog walkers exist: People pay...
Can You Tax a Car Without Insurance?
You cannot tax a car without insurance. Before you tax your car, you need an insurance policy in place. What is Car Tax and Why Do I Need It? Many people call it road tax, or car tax. But the official name for it is vehicle excise duty (VED). To be permitted to...
Win a £200 Amazon Voucher
Christmas can be an expensive time of the year so here's your chance to win a £200 Amazon Voucher. The competition will close at midnight on the Sunday 13th December 2020 and the winner will receive their voucher within a few days. In time to spoil yourself or...
Can’t Remember Insurance Company? Find Out Now
Who are you insured with? It’s surprisingly easy to forget. But don’t worry. If you can’t remember your insurance company, there are many ways to find out. I Can’t Remember My Insurance Company – Tips for Finding Out If you can’t remember your insurance company,...
Insurance Write-Off Categories (A, B, S & N)
If you’re involved in a car crash, your car insurance provider might tell you that your vehicle’s a “write-off”. What is a Write-Off? If your vehicle’s a write-off, it might mean that it’s so damaged that it’s no longer safe to drive. Or it might mean that the...
How Do Bus Lane Cameras Work?
It’s all too easy to drive in a bus lane by mistake. If you find yourself accidentally driving in a bus lane, the best thing to do is to leave it as soon as it’s safe to do so. Unfortunately, even if nobody saw you driving in the bus lane, you might still have to...