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We may be half-way through the summer, but with schools only just finishing the holidays are only just hotting up. Last month we looked at our favourite places to visit in the UK for a staycation and this month we thought we would pick our top 10 festivals and events. The adventurous among you may even look to combine your staycation spot with a visit to one of them – and we know that there are plenty to choose from! (more…)

The summer is finally upon us! We don’t know about you, but we have been basking in the sunshine as much as work will allow and have been thoroughly enjoying it. Which got us thinking… If you were planning a staycation this year, what would be the top 10 places to choose from? So we got to researching and put our top 10 list together. In alphabetical order (to avoid any hint of favouritism) here it is. Let us know what you think! (more…)

You are in the process of shopping around for car insurance around your renewal time and the dreaded question comes up: “have you had any motoring convictions in the last five years?” Declaring penalty points is critical to making sure that your policy will be paid out should you have an accident; in fact, you are obligated to declare any penalty points to your insurer as soon as it happens. This month we explore the link between penalty points and car insurance premiums and look at why this is and how you can avoid being penalised twice. (more…)

We hope you will indulge us with a slightly different topic for this month’s article. We are taking a detour from the usual topics around driving because we are proud to say that we are now official sponsors of Ilford Football Club (Ilford FC). What makes us do that and why does it matter to our readers? We are glad you asked… (more…)

We have all experienced that feeling of frustration, anger, and confusion at least once in our life when we return to our carefully parked vehicle and find a penalty charge notice on the windshield. Where did we go wrong? Did we, in fact, even go wrong somewhere or could the fine be the result of an over-zealous parking attendant or some confusion over where parking is allowed and where it is not? Let’s take a look at what you can do if you think that you have received an unfair penalty charge notice. (more…)

It is every commercial van owner’s worst nightmare. Waking up in the morning, or coming back from an errand or job, to find their van has been broken into or stolen leading to missing tools, equipment, and other valuables. It is not just the value of the van; it is the value of the tools and materials within it, and the time and cost of replacing them. It is rare to go past a van and not see a big sign stating that ‘no tools are left overnight’, but there is a lot more that commercial van owners can do to secure their possessions and livelihood. We have compiled a list of tips to help you keep your van secure and your livelihood unaffected. (more…)

The answer is probably obvious for most – a resounding ‘yes’! However, you may be surprised to hear that not having that small piece of round paper in your windshield means you forget. If that is you, then know that you are not alone. A recent report in the Guardian discovered that the number of untaxed vehicles in the UK has trebled since the abolition of the tax disc. (more…)

The Mayor of London’s new Toxicity Charge came into force on the 23^rd of October this year. Affecting a large number of vehicles of all types the Toxicity Charge, or T-charge as it is more commonly known, is a further measure to help improve London’s deteriorating air quality. If you haven’t heard of it yet or want to know more about it, whether it affects you, and what you need to do, then read on. (more…)