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Tips on how to keep the kids safe in the car

Twelve children under 10-years old are killed or injured as passengers in cars every day, according to the Child Accident Prevention Trust. It's important to make sure that kids are as safe as they can possibly be for even the shortest car journeys. Stati ...

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3 basic steps to ensure your car is as secure as possible

According to the latest Crime Survey in England and Wales, there were more than a million vehicle-related theft incidents between October 2011 and September 2012.* These figures have fallen in recent years but still make depressing reading for car owners. ...

Asda Car Insurance is rated as 5 Star by Defaqto

What does a Defaqto 5 Star Rating mean for me?

There are thousands of financial products available ranging from bank accounts and loans to credit cards, pensions, investments and insurance policies. The sheer choice of products on offer can be bewildering. Defaqto Star Ratings are designed to allow cu ...

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Key questions to consider when choosing car insurance

Motor insurance is a legal requirement for driving on a road or any other public place in the UK. Even if you do not intend to drive a car, it must have a minimum of third party car insurance or be declared as 'off the road' with a Statutory Off Road Noti ...

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Summer car maintenance

After a recent string of harsh winters, many drivers have come to appreciate the importance of looking after their cars during the cold, dark months. Car maintenance is important throughout the year however and even hot, dry weather can put its own st ...

Breaking down on the motorway

Calling for breakdown assistance

If you break down, roadside and breakdown assistance can be a real life saver. But it is important to make sure you and your passengers are safe before calling for help. Breaking down on the motorway If you break down on the motorway there are certa ...

What are car insurance groups?

Car insurance groups

There are many factors that affect your car insurance premium, including past claims history, no claims discounts and any past motoring convictions. The insurance group that your car falls into will also have a major impact on the cost of your car insu ...

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Increase your Car Security to Cut the Costs of Insurance

Unfortunately car insurance is a necessary expense and if you drive a vehicle without it, you are breaking the law. However, it is possible to cut the costs of your car insurance by increasing your car security. Modern cars are built with security in ...

In  order to drive a 4x4 vehicle in the UK you must have valid insurance

Insuring a 4x4 vehicle – a brief guide

In order to drive a 4x4 vehicle in the UK you must have valid insurance. Holding a certain level of insurance is a legal requirement, but 4x4 vehicle insurance can also protect you if you are involved in an accident or if your vehicle is stolen or dama ...

Breakdown cover is often  split into two broad types

Car recovery guide

No matter how well maintained a car is or how careful its driver considers themselves to be, breakdowns and accidents can occur. Vehicles can sometimes be repaired at the roadside but sometimes it may be necessary for a car to be recovered. Breakdown co ...

Motorbike insurance guide

Motorbike insurance guide

Motorbike insurance can cover you if you're involved in an accident or your bike is stolen or damaged. Individual policies can vary depending on the insurer and the type of insurance taken out. Do I need motorbike insurance? Valid insurance is a leg ...

Motorbike tyres - safety and tips

Motorbike tyres - safety and tips

A motorcycle's tyres are the only part of the vehicle in contact with the road. They affect all aspects of control from accelerating and braking to steering and cornering. It's essential for the safety of both the rider and other road users that the ...

Cutting car insurance prices

Cutting car insurance prices

Most of us have got wise to the idea of shopping around for the best deal on auto insurance, but there are a number of things you can do to try and reduce your car insurance prices no-matter which insurer you choose. Small is beautiful: how car insurance ...

Checking tyre pressure

Checking tyre pressure – a brief guide

It's important to maintain the correct tyre pressure for your vehicle. Ensuring your tyres are inflated to the recommended pressure can help you stay safer on the road, as well as saving money on replacement tyres and fuel consumption. Why is the correc ...

Breaking down abroad

Breaking down abroad

A car breakdown overseas is most drivers’ worst nightmare, and if you are heading on holiday this summer a car breakdown could potentially ruin your travel plans. Organising for your car to be towed away and repaired may be a simple process in the UK, b ...

Selling your car

Selling your car

There are various things to consider when selling your car. These include whether to sell to a trader or private individual, how to achieve the best price and what to do when you complete the sale. Who to sell to There are various options available when ...

Third party car insurance

Third party car insurance

Third party car insurance is the minimum legal amount of cover you need to be able to drive a car on roads within the UK. It can be cheaper than more extensive forms of insurance but provides limited protection. What is third party car insurance? Put si ...

No Claims Discount

No Claims Discount – A brief guide

A no claims discount can be a valuable way to lower the cost of your car insurance. Most insurers offer a no claims discount to drivers who have not made a new claim over a set period of time. What is a no claims discount? A no claims discount, also kno ...

Car breakdown tick list

Car breakdown tick list

A car is a vital part of many people’s working and social lives, despite the fact that the cost of keeping a car seems to be going up all the time. With petrol prices still high, and the cost of car insurance steadily rising, motorists are shelling out m ...

European Car Insurance

European Car Insurance Guide

Thousands of people take their cars abroad every year, but did you know that without specific European insurance you may not be adequately covered to drive outside the UK? Many drivers wrongly assume that their insurance will cover them for the same thin ...

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