22nd January 2008
Christmas 2007 was a hard time for many. With a large percentage of the UK population in varying degrees of debt, a significant number of families had their Christmas on credit.
The early months of 2008 could see these families struggling to cope with...
22nd January 2008
With Npower and EDF's announcements of energy price increases, Britain is set to pay on average over £1000 per year for their gas and electricity. Unfortunately, it's not just down to how big your house is, but also where it is, that can dictate your cos...
22nd January 2008
The startling news in the world of household utilities at the beginning of 2008 is the incredible increases in the price of gas and electricity. Two of the larger suppliers in the country have hiked their prices up by a staggering amount.
The energy su...
22nd January 2008
Nowadays we have insurance for everything – the car, the home, the family dog, even our lives. But there's one type of insurance that often gets forgotten – heating insurance.
Winter is still with us and the last thing you need on a cold dark Janua...
21st January 2008
No claims – Going for a year or more without making an insurance claim can get you varying discounts on your premiums. Some insurers also offer protected no claims, meaning you can make so many claims per year without your discount being affected.
Of...
21st January 2008
Age – Your age can affect the price of your insurance. The age group 25 – 70 tend to get the lowest premiums.
Bodykits – having these on your car will automatically classify you as a fast driver and bump up your premiums.
Comparisons – compa...
21st January 2008
"Has the car been modified or adapted from the manufacturers specification in any way?"…the words every modified car driver dreads. But lying about it is more trouble than it's worth.
Every insurance company needs to know about any modifications on ...
21st January 2008
This is a list of tips and tricks about car insurance. Some are obvious, some aren't, some are just common sense. All can help you lower your premiums.
Safe Driving
Proving yourself as a safe driver is an obvious way to get lower insurance. Somebody w...
21st January 2008
This is a continued list of tips and tricks about car insurance. Some are obvious, some aren't, some are just common sense. All can help you lower your premiums.
Compare quotes
Using a comparison site is an easy way to see the different range of premi...
19th January 2008
Car prices are becoming unpredictable in the UK, so many car enthusiasts are opting to look over the waters instead. Importing a car can be a good way of getting yourself a bargain car, often one that is unique or rarely seen in the UK.
There are two t...
19th January 2008
Traditionally, a car insurance policy lasts for a year at a time. But what if you won't have the car for that length of time? Perhaps you're just looking after a car while a friend is on holiday, and you need to be insured to drive it. You don't want to t...
19th January 2008
We're all used to the concept of a pay as you go mobile phone, but now there is the option to apply the same principle to your car insurance. This latest type of insurance is a step to cut costs for younger drivers.
While it won't bring the premiums of...
18th January 2008
Every car in the UK falls into one of 20 insurance groups. This, along with several other factors, helps insurance firms calculate your premium.
Although there is no fixed prices for each group, they are a good indicator of the price bracket insurance...
18th January 2008
It's long been established that the highest car insurance premiums go to the under 25's, with new drivers sometimes being quoted in excess of £2000 for a yearly premium.
There are ways in which a new driver can reduce their premiums. Some of these re...
18th January 2008
Going on holiday can be expensive, which is why many people prefer to shop around for the best deals, and book everything themselves as opposed to using a travel agent. But while this may be the cheaper option, is it really the best?
It partially depen...
