Motor & Private Car

15 mins
Ghost broking

What is ghost broking? A UK guide to spotting and avoiding insurance fraud

Have you been offered a car insurance policy at a price that seems too good to be true? Beware of becoming a victim of ghost broking – and ending up uninsured.

12 mins
Keyless car theft

Keyless car theft | What do you need to know?

What is keyless car theft? Read our guide to protect your vehicle.

8 mins
Does van insurance cover tools?

Does van insurance cover tools?

Tool theft from vehicles is on the rise. We look at whether van insurance covers the costs of stolen tools and what you can do to minimise the risk of theft.

11 mins
different types of vans

What type of van insurance do I need?

Not having the right van insurance can lead to an unlimited fine and up to eight penalty points. Here’s how to decide what policy’s right for you.

12 mins
lots of cars lines up in a row for sale

Cars suitable for learner drivers

We look at the top five cars suitable for learner drivers that will also help you keep costs down.

9 mins
the view of a traffic sign for a learner driver

Rules for learner drivers: a complete guide

Before you venture out without your driving instructor, it’s vital to know what you can and can’t do while you’re still learning; here’s what you should know.

5 mins
A passenger in the back of a car while someone is learning to drive, wondering whether the driver needs specific learner driver insurance.

Can a learner driver have passengers?

To help you stay on the right side of the law, we look at what the rules for learner drivers are when it comes to carrying passengers.

10 mins
a provisional licence document

Can you buy a car with a provisional licence?

We look at whether or not you can buy a car with a provisional driving licence and what the rules are around car ownership and learner driver insurance.

7 mins
a learner driver driving on the motorway

Can learner drivers drive on the motorway?

We look at what the rules are for learner drivers on motorways, and what might happen if you accidentally break them.

10 mins
A supervised learner driver looking at a road sign that reads, “Please drive carefully.”

Supervising a learner driver: your responsibilities

Friends and family can supervise learner drivers, but you’ll need to follow some rules. To put your mind at rest, we look at what your responsibilities are so everyone’s clear about their obligations.

9 mins
Motor insurance fraud

What is motor insurance fraud?

With fraudulent motor claims worth £501 million in 2023, we take a look at the types of motor insurance fraud and the consequences for individual drivers.

17 mins
Crit’Air stickers: a guide for car, motorhome, and campervan owners

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.