The first mass produced car (a Ford Model T in 1908) average just 21mpg In the early 70s, fuel was so cheap that economy wasn’t an issue, cars averaged around 12mpg! The 1973 oil crisis saw attention turn to improving fuel economy as drivers were keen to make their cars go further on a tank
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The Enterprise Act, a wide-ranging piece of legislation designed to benefit the United Kingdom’s 5.4 million businesses, received Royal Assent on 4th May 2016 and will come into effect in May 2017. The one-year transition period will allow businesses to make any necessary changes required by the new Act. The Act introduces a swathe of
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Currently, the United Kingdom is experiencing a skills shortage in the construction sector which is driving up wages and holding back vital infrastructure work – including efforts to build 1 million new homes by 2020 to end the country’s housing crisis. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said construction wages rose by 6% in 2015, well ahead
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It is reassuring to know what to do if something does go wrong and you have to make a claim on your house insurance. This short guide aims to help and inform so that the process of making a claim is as smooth and swift for you as we can possibly make it. So that
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Employers are urged to ensure their fleet cover is robust enough in light of tough new sentencing guidelines. The new guidelines, which came into effect on 1st February, usher in substantially higher fines for corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences. Courts now have the authority to fine companies up to £20 million for corporate
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It’s nice to finally see some Spring sunshine which may mean your thoughts are now turning to travel and plans for the summer holidays. If you haven’t yet booked your summer break, why not try something a bit different? It doesn’t have to be wrestling alligators or whitewater rafting. Here are some small tweaks to
Read MoreIf your business requires a group of people to drive a single works van, an any driver van insurance policy is a cost effective way of insuring them. This is particularly helpful for larger businesses, when it becomes harder to list all the employees who might be required to drive the same van. Choosing an
Read MoreAs a van owner, we understand that you need cheap insurance, but also the right level of cover for your business van insurance, because getting it wrong can affect your livelihood. A quick and efficient claims service is also important to ensure your company vehicle is back on the road as soon as possible. As
Read MoreAs the owner of a classic van, you will want to make sure it is adequately insured. However, many classic car insurers will not offer quotes for classic van insurance and many specialist van insurers will not quote for classic vehicles! You end up caught in the crossfire of how insurance companies define a classic
Read MoreWhether you’re a sole trader driving your own van to your jobs, or you operate a fleet of vans with couriers delivering goods to customers, we understand that you want the peace of mind that your van or vans are property protected with the right insurance policy. Our specialist van insurance policies are tailored to
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