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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...

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...

My Handbrake is Stuck: What to Do Now

If your handbrake’s stuck, you’re not going anywhere. This is one problem that you simply cannot ignore! You’ll have to act immediately. The good news is that, the majority of the time, handbrakes get stuck in the ON position. It’s rare for handbrakes to get stuck...

Driving Without Insurance: Fines and Penalties

Driving without insurance is illegal. There are severe fines and penalties for anyone caught driving uninsured. Fines & penalties for driving without insurance If you’re caught driving without insurance, you could get: Six points on your licence A fine of at...