Hiring a car is often the most cost-effective option for people taking holidays abroad or travelling overseas on business, who prefer to leave their own cars at home but don't want to rely on public transport services. However, the car hire industry is notorious for hidden charges and other cos...

Life insurance is being increasingly recognised as an invaluable asset for people who want to ensure that their loved ones will be provided for in the event of their death or inability to work. If you've been putting off applying for life insurance due to concerns over the cost, there are vario...

Not all car insurance policies offer the same amount of cover, as one company's fully comprehensive motor insurance may not be quite as comprehensive as that of a competitor. Equally, if you're looking for the most affordable cover available, the price of third party insurance can vary greatly ...

If you feel you're paying too much for your car insurance, there may be some factors that are within your power to change, which could enable you to effectively lower your monthly premiums. These include:

Higher deductibles
The lower your deductible, which is the amount you ar...

Many British drivers have experienced the rare event of insurance premiums dropping this year, with the news that the average policy now costs 6.2 per cent less than it did this time last year. However, it's not all good news, especially for women drivers who have been negatively affected by th...

Most people know the importance of home insurance for covering their buildings and property from damage and theft, but many people are not aware of the different types of insurance cover, and this could result in them being underinsured in the event that they need to make a claim.

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Car insurance is a mandatory requirement for drivers in the UK, but there's more than just one type of insurance policy to choose from. Your choice of cover should be influenced by your available budget, how much you expect to use your vehicle and the types of driving activities you'll be doing...

Anyone driving a vehicle for personal or commercial use on British roads needs to have the right type of insurance cover, and this includes learner drivers who haven't yet attained their licences. Because learner drivers may be perceived by insurers to be at higher risk of road accidents due to...

Old cars are a major contributor to overall CO2 emissions in the UK, with larger cities in particular now facing the problem of contamination produced by older combustion engines. Air pollutants from these types of vehicles include nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, which have a...

Safety is a fundamental part of a car, both in accident prevention and for protection in the unfortunate instance of a traffic accident. In fact, research shows the correct functioning of air bags alone could reduce the number of deaths on the road by half. Fortunately, in recent years numerous...