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...
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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...
What are the differences between car and van insurance?
Car and van insurance have many things in common. The most important similarity is that it’s illegal to drive without either. But at the same time, there are many differences between car and van insurance. Many of these differences are due to the fact that van...
The Best Vans for Fuel Consumption
If you need to buy a van for work, it makes sense to pick as economical a model as you can. You will clock up a lot of miles in your van. So the better your van is for fuel consumption, the less your fuel costs will cut into your profits. But you will also have...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
26th April 2021 update During lockdown, Insure 2 Drive and other members of The ABI (Association of British Insurers) pledged to offer enhanced help and support to all customers who may be affected by the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). As lockdown...
Brexit Update – Driving Abroad
14/12/20 UPDATE: As of 1st January 2021, there will be a requirement that you hold a physical ‘Green Card’ should you wish to drive your vehicle in the EU. Following the agreement that Green Cards can be printed in black and white, Insure 2 Drive can produce these...
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