Unfortunately for those of us living in the UK, car insurance is compulsory, irrespective of what type of vehicle you own. In other words, even if you drive an old banger which is not really even worth insuring, you are still required by law to do so.Of course, if your car is an old banger, then obviously you won't be too concerned about getting the best possible cover; but instead, your main goal will be to get the cheapest deal...more
How often do you start a project with a budget in mind, only to make an outlay of hundreds or thousands more than you intended? The hidden costs of nearly any type of project never fail to surprise.Hidden costs are an inevitable part of having your car restored. A car restoration company may give you a rough estimate with a warning: there are going to be things that will raise the price tag. (If a company gives you a wonderfully rosy "guaranteed"...more
I've not had a car in a long time, so I've not been paying car insurance. Back on the road again, it was time to go shopping. The cost was higher for me since I hadn't been insured in a while so I had to go shopping and compare auto insurance rates. Car insurance rates can vary greatly and depend a lot on many factors, some of which can be way beyond your control.It's the law pretty much every where to have car insurance, but it's such a pain in the butt. I started by phoning all the big name companies that have been around for years. The rates differed quite a bit, but even in phoning I could tell the level of service I could expect varied a lot as well. You get what you pay for!Each company told me their rates were the lowest, but there were definite variations. The difference between the lowest and highest priced companies was about $250 in total. When you consider you're paying these bills year after year, that's a big chunk of change right there!A great way to comparison shop is by going online. Try visiting the websites of local and online only insurance companies. A lot of insurance companies can give you a quote without you even having to...more
If you are looking to get the best possible car insurance that you can then you will need to do an online auto insurance quote comparison first. By comparing numerous quotes against each other you should be able to find the best quote to suit your needs. To do a comparison, there are several steps that you need to take.First of these will be to...more
Low cost insurance and affordable insurance are the terms you're most likely to see when you visit an insurance company website. The fact is, insurance providers don't really like branding their products as being cheap, and one can hardly blame them really, considering most people associate the word cheap with poor quality.You often hear...more
Just because you're not paying through the nose for car insurance, doesn't necessarily mean you aren't getting good cover. In fact, with so many companies competing for your business, it only stands to reason that car insurance has certainly become more affordable in recent years.After all, it's a buyer's market, and there are millions of people all over the UK taking advantage of this everyday. Also, unlike in the past, finding the cheapest insurance is no longer a long, drawn out affair. In fact, you can arrange to have several quotes to be sent to you simply by spending an hour or two of your time online. There are a multitude of insurance comparison websites out there which have direct links with several of the major providers in the UK.If you visit one of these sites, you'll be asked to complete an online questionnaire. Once you've finished doing so, the comparison site will forward the information to all the insurance companies with whom they have an agreement. Shortly after, usually within minutes, you'll receive a long list of car insurance quotes from all the various companies. This of course allows you to compare prices side by side...more
Have you ever gone car shopping after having done all of your homework? You carefully negotiate a price, and you are sure that the loan payments will fit into your budget, but then you realize your forgot to take the cost of insurance into...more
Things Every Consumer Needs to Know about Bad Credit Auto LoansBe careful because you may well seal your financial fate with your good auto loan. One nice thing about bad credit auto loans is the fact that it makes it easier for people with not so...more
Whiplash and neck sprain usually occurs when the neck is forced extremely forward and backward, or rotated. It typically happens during vehicular accident, slip, trip or fall accident, and industrial accidents when muscles in the ligaments and...more
Have you been injured in the workplace? Does your workplace pose threat for your health? Is your company violating regulations on the Occupational Safety and Health Act?If you answer yes to any of the above questions; then, you may file for an...more
Car accidents can happen even to drivers who exercise caution and obey traffic rules as accidents may also be caused by other factors such as a defective auto parts. Brake, tires, or engine failures can cause a car to lose control and collide with...more
A broken auto thermostat in your car may cause the engine to overheat or remain under operating temperature most of the time; either way, it can cause severe engine damage. Yet, a auto thermostat is a simple component you can remove and install...more