E10: What is E10 and how will it affect me and my vehicle?
A new government scheme is being introduced on September 1st with the aim of cutting carbon emissions. E10 will help to reduce the amount of fossil fuels used to power the UK’s cars. Currently, the standard grade of petrol is E5 and is expected to be phased out in the coming years. But, what exactly […]
#FridayFive – Top 5 of The Best TV Homes
The #FridayFive is back. This week, we pick 5 of the top TV Homes. So many great TV shows with homes that we could have made a #FridayTen. We decided against it as it doesn’t have the same ring. Have a look through the list, let us know if we missed any of your favourites. […]
6 Tips to Deal With Pests Humanely Around The Home
Summer is well under way, and while you can’t rely on the weather to be on your side, one thing you can count on is pests. Everything from wasps and rodents. And with the changeable weather that we get in the UK, the number of call-outs for pest control rises. Recently, Aviva warned that the […]
Get your car road trip ready with our 10 point checklist
The demand for staycations in the UK is on the rise. It’s been reported by Travel News Daily that 15 million more summer breaks in the UK could boost tourism spending to the tune of £3.6 billion. Whether it’s a secluded weekend break for two, a local attraction with the family or a city break […]
‘Ghost Broking’ – The ghoulish new insurance fraud
Ghost Broking – Don’t be fooled by this rising scam A quick search online for the term ‘ghost broking’ will reveal the true extent of this scam. With car insurance prices on the rise, it’s no wonder that so many drivers are on the hunt for cheaper insurance. As with the old adage ‘If it’s […]
Driver fatigue is a major cause of accidents and fatalities
Falling asleep or driver fatigue while driving any kind of vehicle is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. Driver fatigue can be experienced by casual drivers or professional van drivers and is a major cause of accidents and fatalities throughout the United Kingdom. Not just a case of dropping off The […]
Tradesman Insurance
These trades need much more than a standard, off-the-shelf insurance policy – they need insurance that’s built around their risks, quirks and priorities. Our online form simplifies everything, letting you build your policy from a set of cover options, then choose from a range of competitive quotes Manual Workers – Carpenters and joiners are at […]
10 Things People Say To Sell A Bad Car
With Rightsure sponsoring Gymkhana Driver, Jake Archer and my own personal interest in the motorsport of drifting, naturally, I spend a lot of time browsing online for cheap/bad car. Quite often getting carried away for significant periods of time reading descriptions and trying to ween out the good from the bad. The more I do […]
Your definitive guide to securing your van, tools, business and livelihood
CatLocks – catalytic convertor locking mechanism Typically £125-£150 Catalytic converter thefts from vans and in fact all vehicles have been on the rise for a few years now, with its precious metal content, the bigger the better for potential thieves and so the catalytic convertors on vans are of particular interest. The dealership at one […]
Van Drivers Prepare For A Bleak Winter
As winter approaches, van drivers will be casting their thoughts back to the dramatic cold snap last year when many drivers experienced Arctic-like conditions in the UK’s bleak winter. With weather forecasters promising snow for Scotland and the North of England later this week motoring organisations are warning van drivers to be ready to cope […]