Motor & Private Car

Crit’Air stickers: a guide for car, motorhome, and campervan owners
If you’re planning to take a road trip to France – or you run a self-drive hire company – you need to make sure you get a Crit’Air sticker to drive in low-emission zones. We take a look at the increasingly complex rules on this topic.

Guide to personal accident car insurance cover
Personal accident cover pays out compensation to you or your beneficiaries if you’re seriously injured or die in a car accident. It’s also known as personal injury insurance.

Car key cover – your questions answered
Policies cover the cost of replacing your car keys if they’re stolen or in some cases, lost. Some car insurance policies include car key cover as standard, while others offer it as an add-on for an additional fee.

Guide to motorhome and campervan habitation checks
Whether you use your motorhome or campervan for leisure or hire them out, it’s important to make sure each vehicle is safe to live in. That’s where regular habitation checks come in.

A guide to car insurance excess protection
Car insurance excess protection can help you recoup costs if you need to make a claim. Here, we look at how it works, the benefits and drawbacks, so you can decide if it’s right for you.

Motor legal protection; do you need it?
Motor legal protection pays for your legal costs if you’re involved in a car accident and want to pursue a claim in court. Policies can also cover costs if you’re sued and need to defend yourself.

Why have car insurance costs gone up?
Recently, motorists have seen a noticeable increase in their car insurance premiums, with price rises of over 50% in the last year, leaving the average premium at almost £1,000, according to Confused.com. In this article, we look at the key reasons behind accelerating car insurance premiums.

What is ghost broking?
Ghost broking is a scam that targets drivers looking for cheap car insurance. Criminals sell fake insurance policies to unwitting drivers, leaving them without car cover. We look at what the consequences are and how you can avoid being caught out.

Car insurance add-ons and extras explained
Car insurance extras provide additional insurance for events or incidents not covered by your standard policy. We explore some of the most popular car insurance add-ons so that you can choose what’s right for you.

Guide to living in a campervan or motorhome
If you’ve considered living in your campervan or motorhome full-time, here’s a comprehensive guide on what to think about.

Protect yourself from crash for cash scams
Crash for crash scams are a type of insurance fraud. We look at how crash for cash scams work, how you can avoid being targeted, and what you should do if you are.

Controlling damp, condensation, and mould in your motorhome or campervan
Preventing damp, condensation, and mould is essential to good campervan and motorhome maintenance. Read our comprehensive guide to spotting the early signs of damp, and the steps you can take to prevent it in the first place.