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cost of car insurance
Motoring admin

I always shop around but why is the cost of car insurance still rising?

Insurance is one of those motoring must-haves. A bit like fuel, we don’t like paying for it but nonetheless have to. Until recently, motor insurance costs were dropping as rapidly…

By James Foxall3rd February 202223rd March 2022
euro ncap
Motoring admin

What exactly does a Euro NCAP star rating mean?

There’s lots to get your head around when you buy a car. And safety is probably quite high up the list of priorities. That’s where Euro NCAP and its star…

By James Foxall7th January 20206th July 2020
car wheels size
Tyres

I want to change my car wheels’ size. Is it possible and what must I do?

You might want to change your car wheels size for various reasons. People usually choose bigger wheels for a sportier look. But some drivers want to switch to smaller wheels…

By James Foxall28th November 201922nd October 2021
declaring vehicle sorn
Buying + selling, Motoring admin

How difficult is declaring vehicle SORN for the used car buyer

SORN stands for Statutory Off-road Notification and is a legal way of keeping a car without taxing it or getting an MOT or insurance for it. They’re easy to get…

By James Foxall10th September 20196th July 2020
dash cam
Buying + selling

I’m thinking of buying a dash cam. Which is the best?

Dash cams are the must-have motoring accessory of the moment. Leading vehicle insurers accept dash cam footage in the event of claims. Some cover providers even offer drivers discounts if…

By James Foxall6th August 20196th July 2020
breakdown cover
Motoring admin

How do I go about buying the right car breakdown cover?

One of the big downsides of car ownership is that they break down. If they do and you don’t have breakdown cover, you could be in for an expensive time.…

By James Foxall1st August 20196th July 2020
driving abroad
Motoring admin

I’m driving abroad this summer. What paperwork must I take with me?

You’re off on holiday, driving abroad so what do you need? Bikini body? Tick. Budgie smugglers? Tick. Blow-up Titanic? Tick. You should also consider treating your car to some TLC.…

By James Foxall4th July 20196th July 2020
gap insurance quotes
Motoring admin

I’ve had a GAP insurance quote from a car dealer. Do I really need GAP insurance?

GAP insurance – it stands for Guaranteed Asset Protection – has become increasingly popular with increasing numbers of cars bought on finance. But it doesn’t work for everyone. Depending on…

By James Foxall4th June 20196th July 2020
protected no claims discount
Motoring admin

I pay for protected no claims discount but my friend says the cost of cover will still go up if I claim. Are they right?

Many drivers think that by paying extra to protect their no claims discount (sometimes called no claims bonus) they are guaranteeing cheap insurance. Sadly that’s not the case and here’s…

By James Foxall18th April 20196th July 2020
Young driver insurance
Motoring admin

Young driver insurance. What’s the best?

If there was a simple answer to the young driver insurance question, it would make everyone’s life a lot easier. Sadly that isn’t the case. However, there are some things…

By James Foxall31st January 20196th July 2020

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