There are a number of common misconceptions when it comes to car insurance, unfortunately, it could very well be the case that it is these myths that are affecting your ability to get the best deal available on the market, or even worse, these widely-held beliefs could be in fact invalidating the policy you currently…
Month: June 2018
Insuring a Category D car
Providing that you know what you are doing, deciding to purchase a category D car can be a fantastic way to cut down on costs. However, many people in the UK are unaware of exactly what a category D car is, or the potential pitfalls that may be involved, never mind knowing how to go…
What happens if you put the wrong petrol in your car?
All drivers fear making this mistake, and some of us have been there. In fact, around 15,000 people per year are estimated to put the wrong fuel in their cars. All it takes is one small distraction or a failure to pay attention to the labels and then we’ve made a grave error. All drivers…
What is an MOT?
The MOT test (Ministry of Transport) is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions as required by the motor laws in the United Kingdom. This is required of cars which are over three years old, and the test must be carried out every year after the car’s third birthday. But just…
When should you claim on your car insurance?
Insurance can be a tricky one. Yes, you have it in place but is it wise to claim on it in every situation? Making a claim can cause your insurance price to rise so there are in fact some situations where it is best not to claim, whereas others where it will be necessary. What…
What is temporary car insurance?
Temporary car insurance is also known as or referred to as short-term car insurance. Temporary car insurance basically provides cover for the driver of any given vehicle for between a one and a 28-day span. Typically, this kind of car insurance is useful if you need of a policy to cover you for a few days…
The Rise of Driverless Cars
In cars years of infancy, they were referred to as “horseless carriages”. Fast-forward to now and we are looking at “driverless cars” – who would have thought it possible all the way back then? Both terms refer to what the vehicle is lacking rather than the features it possesses which make it different. Perhaps this…
What happens if you are caught driving without insurance?
Driving without insurance is, firstly, illegal and should always be avoided. You must have motor insurance on your vehicle if you ever use it on roads or in public places. Aside from being illegal, it is safe to say it is rather immoral too. Interestingly, the threat of fines, bans and penalty points do not…