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Are Car Insurance Add-Ons Worth It?

Should you be opting for that extra bit of car cover, like windscreen protection, or is it a waste of money? When it comes to car insurance, you may have recently taken out or are considering a policy and want to know if add-ons are the way to go.

Considering that they’d add to your monthly premium, it’s important to weigh up whether they’re worth it. Below, we look at some typical add-ons offered by local insurers and weigh up your options.

Why Add-Ons?

First off, you may be wondering why you’d need add-ons if you already have a comprehensive car insurance policy ....

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Emergency services join forces for ‘My Red Thumb’ Day 2021 road safety awareness campaign

Emergency services join forces for ‘My Red Thumb’ Day 2021

Starting today (12 May 2021), Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service – with partners from Devon and Somerset County Council, the Devon Air Ambulance, Devon and Cornwall Police, Avon and Somerset Police and Highways England (and others) – will take part in a social media road safety campaign My Red Thumb Day.

My Red Thumb Day is a national campaign aimed at drivers and passengers. It highlights the importance of not being distracted by a mobile device while driving.

Drivers and their passengers are being asked to break the habit of looking at or using mobile devices...

7 Car accessories that you'll actually use

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 04/23/2021 - 6:04am

Here we are not delivering a magical wand to make your car high-tech; rather, we are discussing some helpful car accessories that might amaze you. There is a slight chance that you might never know there are cool gadgets available for the car that work as top-level amusement, exciting you every time you step into the car.

Out of the park, the modern car comes with high-tier technology features like an LCD rearview mirror, remote car starter, electric kettle, and many more. However, you can manually install each of these accessories in your car at a cost as low as $100. If you are...

Can you get guaranteed car finance?

Authored by Alex Thomas
Posted: Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:35pm

Unfortunately, car finance companies and brokers can’t guarantee car finance to their customers. It would be impossible to get someone approved for finance without any of their details, verification and evidence that they will pay their loan back. It would be irresponsible on the lenders behalf and can also result in the customer getting into financial trouble if they can afford to pay back their loan or finance.

You should be wary of companies advertising guaranteed car finance as just like in life, there are no guarantees. Some finance companies who offer guaranteed car finance...

A History of the Iconic Fiat 500

A History of the Iconic Fiat 500

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/15/2021 - 11:23pm

The Fiat 500 is arguably one of the most iconic cars sold in the UK today. It’s instantly recognisable from its dinky proportions and dome like shape with a quirky retro styling that pays homage to its roots in the mid-20th century.

Since then the Fiat 500 has come a long way, from its humble beginnings as an affordable car in post-war Italy to a resurgence in 2007, the Fiat 500 has enjoyed success on more than one occasion thanks to its seemingly unending popularity

With the latest release of the ground breaking Fiat 500e all-electric model earlier this year and the...

Why tyres are one of the most important compoents on your car

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 04/15/2021 - 8:37pm

When we need to change tyres on our car, we usually only look for the part number on it, before calling our favourite garage and tell the owner we need to change the tyres on our car. He will check if he has this item in storage, so you can come by the next day. If not, he’ll order them, without asking you which brand you want, most of the time. But maybe, next time, you should do a little search online and choose the brand you want. Here is why.

Different Tyres will provide a different Driving Experience

There’s an expression that says “as long as the shoe fits.” It...

Snows sells £37m worth of cars online as it prepares to exit lockdown

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 03/25/2021 - 9:49pm

In spite of car showrooms remaining closed for many months during lockdown and many workers being furloughed, there has been some hope for those working with online retail. Snows, which operates 50 car dealerships from 29 sites across the south of England, has been one such success story, revealing today that it has sold over £37m worth of cars since making online car buying a reality.

The forward-thinking car retailing group, which employs over 900 people regionally and sells car brands such as SEAT and Toyota, has been quick to see the benefits of online car retail, blending...

6 must have Jeep Wrangler accessories

6 Must have Jeep Wrangler accessories

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 03/17/2021 - 9:47pm

Owning a vehicle is a passion for its owners. Every owner is desperate to look for new upgrades to turn the look of their model. Small and simple accessories are more preferred by people as compared to lift kits or other kinds of huge changes. People often look for ways to make small changes that come with a personal touch.

4wd accessories from Australia are popular and well known for a ton of reasons. The owners of the accessories are quite satisfied because of the quality and aesthetic of their products.

In this article, we have covered almost every accessory that is...

Essential Car maintenance checklist

Essential car maintenance checklist before a long trip

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/16/2021 - 11:50am

Driving your way to the most renowned park or beach in your city for a summer getaway with friends? Jumping in the vehicle for a specific date-linked beach trip? If yes, you will be sharing the pathway/road with several exciting road trippers.

For you to make your summer roadside trip as enjoyable and smooth as possible, you will require to take care of your vehicle in a way that is efficient enough to take adequate care of you when you are out. Ensure to get the below listed five crucial maintenance services done before you head forward with your long trip so that you can...

Vehicle theft plummets by third against lockdown backdrop

Vehicle theft plummets by third against lockdown backdrop

Vehicle theft plummets by third against lockdown backdrop

Vehicle theft fell by 31% across the country in 2020, according to new analysis by Quotezone.co.uk using the latest data gathered by the Economic Policy Centre.

The figures show thefts dropped from just under 440,000 in 2019 to 304,870 the following year.

The Metropolitan Police Service, covering 32 boroughs in the capital, continued to top the highest number of reported vehicle thefts with 108,340 in 2020 and the highest crime rate at 15.1 reported thefts / 1,000 residents.

Year-on-year crimes...

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