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Winscreen scratches are unfortunately a common occurrence for many drivers. Something as random as a sudden change in temperature or pressure can cause a minor crack and even the most careful drivers could unavoidably experience a small amount of damage that results in a scratch. Although annoying and inconvenient to deal with, it’s important that you take action before it gets worse. You may be wondering if you will have to pay out of pocket for this or if it's covered by your car insurance policy - this is one of the most commonly asked car insurance questions we get. We will provide the answer in this blog as well as some other key information you need to know when it comes to windscreen scratches and car insurance.…

Electric cars are quickly becoming a popular option for drivers who want to save money on petrol and reduce their carbon footprint. However, while electric cars have many benefits, they also come with some additional costs that you’ll need to factor into your financial planning. One of these is the cost of charging your car so here are the different ways you can pay for charging.…

As you explore insurance policies and products, you may encounter the term “fronting.” But what is it, exactly? And is it illegal? In this post, we find out.…

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly referred to as road tax, is a mandatory levy attached to most forms of car ownership. But do you need to pay road tax on electric cars in the UK?…

In 2022, there's more focus than ever before on sustainability and taking action to combat the climate crisis. With a view to cut carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2050, many measures are being taken that involve cars and other vehicles. As well as an increasing amount of Low Emissions Zones (LEZ) being put in place around busy city centres like London, Manchester and Edinburgh, certain cars are officially going to be banned. But will hybrid cars be banned in the UK? How might this impact your choices when purchasing a new vehicle? Read on to find out more.…

Anyone who drives in London knows that it's home to some of the UK’s most congested roads. The North Circular and M25 are both particularly bad, thanks to the overwhelming number of drivers they both serve. However, London isn't the only city in the country home to horrific traffic jams and nightmare congestion. Other places feel the brunt of universal car ownership, too – and have done so for an extremely long time. Many of these roads are dangerous, increasing the value of taking out vehicle replacement gap insurance for motorists who use them regularly. Read on to see the roads named and shamed who are some of the UK’s major traffic jam culprits!…

When you get an electric car, you are no longer reliant on fuel. After all, being liberated from the need to visit a fuel station and pay for fossil fuels not only saves the environment, but it saves you time and money. This is, however, assuming you can charge your car at home. In this article, we talk about how you charge your electric vehicle at home and some of the key benefits of home charging rather than using public charging points for your vehicle.…

In order to charge electric vehicles (EVs), they must be plugged into a charge point. Here in Britain, there are four different places where EV charging typically takes place: at work, at home, at service stations and public locations.…

At COP26 in Glasgow last year, Prime minister Boris Johnson outlined his plans to scrap the selling of petrol-powered cars by the year 2030, but many people have misinterpreted this announcement. Read on for a closer look at the sale of new petrol cars coming to an end here in the UK, and how this will impact drivers.…

In 2017, Michael Gove who was the UK’s environmental secretary announced that new diesel and petrol cars would be banned from sale by the year 2040. However, this deadline was moved forward and now the ability to buy an all-new diesel vehicle in Britain will end much sooner. An upcoming ban on diesel cars is part of a government initiative dubbed the Green Industrial Revolution. Representing a £12 billion investment, ministers hope the scheme will provide 250,000 new jobs for Britons, as the country begins to invest in green energy, carbon capture and new battery technology, carbon capture. We explored when this upcoming plan to outlaw diesel cars here in the UK comes into full force.…