Motor & Private Car

9 mins
Motorhome and campervan habitation

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.

10 mins
A guide to car insurance excess protection

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.

12 mins
Motor legal protection

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.

14 mins
Ghost broking

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.

16 mins
Car insurance

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.

14 mins
Living in a motorhome or campervan

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.

10 mins
Crash for cash schemes

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.

12 mins
Damp and condensation in motorhomes and campervans

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.

12 mins
breakdown cover insurance

Why you need breakdown cover: expert answers from Alan Boswell Group

We explore what breakdown cover looks like, how it works, what it costs and, more importantly, whether it’s something you need.

17 mins
Prepare your car for winter

Get your vehicle winter ready with these ten simple steps

Getting your car ready for winter: what should you do before the next cold snap? There are some simple steps you can take that will help prevent problems with your vehicle when temperatures plummet, and the snow and ice arrive.

14 mins
Classic car insurance

Guide to classic car insurance

Complete guide to classic car insurance, from agreed value to limited mileage and how to get the best cover at the best price.

7 mins
Underinsurance in motorhomes and campervans

How to avoid underinsuring your motorhome or campervan

A shortage of new motorhomes and campervans means that many second-hand vehicles are rapidly increasing in value. While good news for self-drive hire vehicle owners, it does increase the risk of being underinsured.