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Summer car care tips - A-Plan Insurance

Car Related, Seasonal, Weather

Summer car care tips

Summer is finally here, but have you prepared your car for the hotter weather yet?

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 21st June 2022

windscreen

Car Related, Personal, Seasonal, Weather

What causes a cracked windscreen?

With summer finally on its way, it’s worth pointing out that hot weather leads to more cracked windscreen claims as glass expands in the heat. Here is everything you need to know.

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 21st April 2022

Storms of 2022 - The big cleanup - A-Plan Insurance

Car Related, General Interest, Home Related, Weather

Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin – the big cleanup!

Flash flooding, 145mph winds, travel chaos, loss of power – we review the cost of the damage, and how to go about claiming and repairs.

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 22nd February 2022

Storm Warning - A-Plan Insurance

Car Related, General Interest, Home Related, News, Weather

Safety Tips: Prepare for Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice

The UK is set to be battered by winds of up to 100mph! Stay safe, here’s how.

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 16th February 2022

Car engine with black and red jumper cables - A-Plan Insurance

Car Related, Learner Driver, Seasonal, Weather

How to jump start your car – and other helpful winter advice!

With December to February being the busiest breakdown callout period, it makes sense to anticipate what could go wrong with your car, and how to fix it yourself. Or at least prepare to stay safe and warm while waiting for roadside rescue.

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 17th December 2021

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Health Related, Holiday home, Home Related, Seasonal, Weather

Storm Arwen, Storm Barra… another tough winter?

Spring is still several months away with January and February renowned for being the ‘wetter months’. Here is our ultimate guide to things you can do to protect your home, and health this winter.

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 17th December 2021

A white commercial van drives along a snowy UK road

Commercial, Commercial Insurance, News, Seasonal, Van, Weather

From potholes to petrol price – are you prepared this winter?

From the increase in ‘red’ categorised roads and winter tool theft, to the new mobile laws and rising price of fuel. Here’s everything you need to know.

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 16th December 2021

Guides, Seasonal, Weather

Flood warnings are in place across the UK

There are currently flood warnings for the next few days across the UK. You can check if you are affected here. At times of severe … Read more

Written by: Kym Ayres

Published on: 20th January 2021

Personal, Weather

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 … Read more

Written by: Claire Gardner

Published on: 14th January 2021

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Personal, Seasonal, Weather

Affected by a flood? Here’s what you need to do

With the winter storms upon us, do you have a plan in place for what to do if you’re affected by a weather-related flood? If … Read more

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 25th February 2020

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