Driving
The Most Expensive Movie Car Write Offs
http://www.filmcritic.com/features/2010/08/top-ten-movie-car-crashes/ From the iconic images of Steve McQueen racing a Mustang GT 390 around San Francisco in Bullitt, to the Blues Brothers’ Bluesmobile, film history is full of great cars, car chases, and car wrecks. The story lines might be fantasy but the cars, and costs, are real. When you watch Bond’s top-of-the-range Aston Martin [...]
How important is a parking space to the value of your home?
We all know that investing money in bricks and mortar is money well spent. And after paying a tidy sum to buy your dream home, you can let fluctuations in the market do all the hard work for you and see your property increase in value year on year, credit crunches and recessions withstanding.
So, you think your car’s covered? 7 common misconceptions
Car insurance is a legal requirement for driving on public roads, so it’s a must for all motorists. With many cash-strapped car owners searching for the cheapest policy out there – there’s often an emphasis on price rather than protection. It’s not always simply enough to purchase a car insurance policy, it’s important to understand [...]
Shocking drink-driving excuses!
The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are widely acknowledged. Over the years, there have been some hard-hitting TV adverts that have really embedded the message into the public consciousness. However, in spite of the warnings – some drivers still decide to get behind the wheel after knocking back a few drinks. Why?
Do you really need a Sat Nav?
Sat Navs are fairly commonplace nowadays. They can be a huge help when going to an unfamiliar area, heading off on holiday or visiting someone for the first time. Not only are they designed to take you straight to your destination, they can also help you navigate to local attractions, find a restaurant or search [...]
Off on a driving holiday? Read this advice before hitting the road
Holidaying abroad with your car can be the ideal option for many people. Combining the pull of a different culture and warmer weather with the freedom, flexibility and familiarity of your own vehicle can be the key to a perfect holiday. However, some people set off on their driving holiday without much preparation – often [...]
Hay fever season: prevention, treatments and how it could affect your insurance!
If, like me, the very mention of summer brings on a sneezing fit and makes your nose run, eyes itch – you’re probably already stocking up on hay fever pills. In fact, around 20% of people in the UK (around 10 million people in England) are affected. Hay fever is an unpleasant allergy to pollen, [...]
Car insurance and young drivers: why one guy chose a tractor over his VW polo
Car insurance has always been higher for younger drivers. This is because they normally have less experience behind the wheel and are statistically more likely to have an accident. According to road safety charity Brake, one in five new drivers has a crash within six months of passing a test. However, insurance costs for young [...]
Win a porsche driving experience!
Here’s your chance to get behind the wheel of a super fast, high-performance sports car! 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. Our new infographic shows the rising costs of buying a car. With the soaring expense of car ownership, driving your dream car may seem like a long way off.
European Court of Justice rules that using gender to decide insurance premiums is discrimination
Today the European Court of Justice made the ruling we’ve already been waiting for. Insurers will no longer be able to take gender into consideration as a risk factor in insurance underwriting. The change means insurance companies will have adjust their underwriting methods to take the new equality legislation into account. We first looked at [...]
