18th January 2008
If you're stuck for somewhere to spend your holiday this year, this brief guide may give you some ideas. It lists the top 10 'hottest' destinations for the coming year.
Berlin. If partying is your thing, head to this international city. The lack of lic...
18th January 2008
If you're planning to travel to the United States this year, you may be given a green option with your car hire. Some of the largest rental companies are buying in hybrid cars in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint.
Hertz is planning to take del...
18th January 2008
Car hire companies have a bad reputation for over-charging customers and piling on extra surcharges for damages, fuel consumption and mileage that has nothing to do with the renter. Hopefully, this quick guide will let you know what to look out for when r...
18th January 2008
There are many additional features available with your car insurance policy; some you'll need, others you won't. This brief guide outlines the most common ones offered by insurers, and anything to be aware of.
Courtesy car
Usually, to get a courtesy ...
18th January 2008
You've got your renewal quote through, you've switched providers and you're now happy with your new, lower premium. Then you have an accident, through no fault of your own, and suddenly the wonderful premium doesn't seem so great after all…
Many driv...
18th January 2008
If you're unlucky enough to be in a car accident, your first thought probably won't be your car insurance. You'll be more concerned with any injuries you've sustained, and any legal ramifications if the accident was your fault.
But sooner or later, the...
18th January 2008
Buying a new car is a daunting experience even for those who've done it before but for the novice, it can be hellish. Tales of demonic salesmen ready to strip you of your last penny and sell you something that should have been condemned last decade swim a...
18th January 2008
For some, a car is not just a way of getting from A to B. It is a way of life, a hobby which can reap great rewards and increase your social standing. Car modification is more popular now than it's ever been, but what are the hidden costs?
It goes with...
18th January 2008
We've covered the most common factors that will affect the price of your premium, but they are by no means the only factors. The type of car you drive will have a big bearing on the cost.
Currently, vehicles fall into 20 insurance groups, with group 1 ...
18th January 2008
With so many different options for car insurance around, it can be confusing finding the one you need. Often, drivers will go with the same company that their family or friends go with, simply because they don't want to brave the spaghetti junction of car...
14th January 2008
Driving holidays are always popular, especially in Europe, and with cross-channel ferries and the Channel Tunnel being relatively cheap, holiday makers are going for this option instead of flights. The sense of freedom that comes with going on a foreign h...
14th January 2008
In the past, the penalties in this country for driving without insurance have been quite modest, with a fine of just £173 on average. But as the amount of uninsured drivers increased, the police are clamping down.
And they're not doing it by halves. ...
14th January 2008
This is the time of year when people start thinking about their summer holidays. Some have already booked a holiday, either abroad or in the UK, but for those of you who haven't, here's a few things to consider.
Location, location, location! Deciding w...
14th January 2008
At one time, a hotel was just a regular building with lots of rooms, a dining room, bar and perhaps a gym and swimming pool. But as more and more people are demanding something different from their holidays, hotels are becoming increasingly more elaborate...
14th January 2008
It's long been recognised as a way to get a young driver insured cheaply, yet most people aren't aware that it's a form of fraud. I'm talking about Fronting Up – the practice of a parent insuring themselves on their teenager's car, and listing the teena...
