Did you know that the bluebell was voted as Britain’s favourite flower? Here we list some of the best places to see bluebells in spring 2021 We are lucky in this country to have access to some wonderful woodlands where you can see bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in full bloom in the wild. Around half of […]
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How to help a learner driver in your family
With an estimated five-month delay on the horizon for new practical tests to take place, A-Plan has been working with ingenie to see what support is available for learner drivers. While there has been some rejoicing over confirmation of practical tests resuming on April 22nd (at the earliest and all hinging on the roadmap success), […]
Protect your keyless vehicles from theft.
According to research from Number1plates, keyless vehicle thefts increased 93% in 2020. Analysis from Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery expert states a similar rise of 96% between January to July 2020 compared with 92% for the same period the year before. So this problem isn’t going away anytime soon. Interestingly, the top five most stolen […]
Hot tub insurance claims
It’s no surprise that the sales of hot tubs increased significantly during the pandemic last year – by over 1000% in one particular week. When there was little else to do, holidays abroad mostly cancelled, and the only place we could venture to during lockdown was to the garden, it was clear that people wanted […]
Don’t get ripped off by fake car insurance claims management companies
Just recently, one of our clients called out of hours what they thought was the A-Plan car claims helpline, but luckily were quickly able to identify that it wasn’t in fact A-Plan at the end of the line. Warnings from both the Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Association of British Insurers were made in 2020, […]
Don’t leave these in your car or van during freezing weather
If temperatures drop well below zero this month, don’t be tempted to leave the following items in your vehicle overnight (as you make a quick dash into your warm and toasty home!): Electronic Devices with Lithium Batteries. Apple recommends not exposing an iPhone, iPad or laptop to temperatures below -4 degrees Celsius; battery life can […]
Tasks you may have forgotten due to COVID
Renewing your driving licence Because of COVID-19, last year the Government agreed to extend the expiration date of driving licences by up to 11 months. This ended on 31 December 2020. So it’s worth checking yours now, just in case it has expired and you weren’t aware. If it has, you’ll need to apply for […]
Beast from the East? We’ve got you covered…
Winter is a time when we see a lot of claims from our clients. With periods of sub-zero temperatures and storms, it can put your property at risk – from frozen pipes leading to escape of water, for example. And whilst there’s talk of another ‘Beast from the East’ in 2021, we’ve outlined some measures […]
Keeping active during lockdown 3
It’s the start of a New Year and as we start lockdown 3, gyms and fitness centres have had to close. If you’re thinking that post-Christmas, you wanted to get back on or kick-start your exercise regime – don’t worry, we’ve got a list of online options for you to check out. PE with Joe […]
Best ways to save in 2021
If your bank balance is feeling the pinch after some Christmas spending, or perhaps your New Year’s resolution is to be better with money, well we are here to help. We’ve got some top tips on how to budget for the year ahead, be more aware of your spending, and save better. Money Savings […]