Car park accidents are more common than you might think, making up a significant number of insurance claims each year. Whether you’re driving someone else’s car using short-term cover or learning in a parent’s car with learner driver insurance, it’s worth taking extra care in tight parking spaces to avoid any bumps. Not sure what…
If your car’s in the garage for scheduled maintenance or repairs after an accident, a courtesy car can help you carry on with daily life. But are you automatically insured to drive one? Can someone else get behind the wheel of your courtesy car? And what happens if you damage a courtesy car? We’ve answered…
Every driving offence carries a penalty, be it driving fines or points on your licence. Accumulating too many can lead to a ban, so it’s essential to understand how long points stay on your licence and how they could affect your driving future. Here’s everything you need to know, including how long penalty points last,…
Understanding car insurance groups can feel confusing, especially if you’re not sure how your car’s make and model affects your insurance premium. To help, we’ve created this guide to car insurance groups: covering what they are, how they work, how insurers use them to calculate your premium, and which groups are cheapest. What Are Insurance…
Driving a vehicle without a valid driving licence is illegal in the UK. For this reason, car insurance providers require a driving licence number from customers before they cover them. You’ll be asked to provide a number of details when taking out a car insurance policy, including your home address and date of birth, information…
No matter how short the journey you’re planning, you need car insurance. It’s a legal requirement whenever you get behind the wheel, whether you’re nipping out for 5 minutes or half an hour. Similarly, it’s your responsibility to ensure that whoever you allow to borrow your car is properly insured to drive it. There are…