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How to SORN a car: a guide to SORN

If you own a vehicle in the UK that you wish to drive on the roads, it needs to be taxed and insured. However,...

25.10.21

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How to make car insurance cheaper

Car insurance can be a tricky thing to buy. With the price changing due to the smallest things and fluctuating between insurers, you can...

29.09.21

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MOT test explained

Unsure if your car needs an MOT? Wondering how long does it take to do an MOT? Do you not even know what an...

11.08.21

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The five must-have features in a learner driver car

Are you just starting to learn how to drive? Whether you are trying to pick a driving instructor that suits your learning style or...

19.07.21

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Everything you need to know about converting a van

Everyone has a little wanderlust - dreaming of hitting the road and never coming back. Whether you are looking to live off the map...

30.06.21

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What are the most popular cars in the UK?

What is the most popular car in the UK? What are the most popular car brands in the UK? These are not answers that...

12.05.21

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How to improve your fuel efficiency

We all want to save money and learning how to be an economical driver is a great way to do so. The less fuel...

23.04.21

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What you need to do before buying a car

Are you thinking about buying a new car? If you are looking to upgrade your model, buy your first car or are just looking...

19.03.21

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How to prepare a car for a baby

When getting ready for the birth of a baby, there is naturally a lot for parents to consider, organise and plan. One of these...

19.03.21

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Car tyres explained: what you need to check and when

Your car tyres are one aspect of your vehicle that you should keep a very close eye on. From punctures and flats to tread...

22.02.21

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Everything you need to know before changing number plates

Whether you are tempted by a new number plate for your own car or want to buy one for a loved one as a...

20.01.21

How to SORN a car: a guide to SORN

How to make car insurance cheaper

MOT test explained

The five must-have features in a learner driver car

Everything you need to know about converting a van

What are the most popular cars in the UK?

How to improve your fuel efficiency

What you need to do before buying a car

How to prepare a car for a baby

Car tyres explained: what you need to check and when

Everything you need to know before changing number plates

Going to a festival in a motorhome? A short-term cover checklist for stress-free weekends

Can I drive a motorhome on my car insurance?

What counts as business use on car insurance?

With airfares up, more Brits are driving to Europe: here is what your cover should include

Can I insure a car I don’t own? A guide to temporary cover for borrowed vehicles

What happens if your van is in the garage? Short-term cover options for tradespeople

Can you insure a car that’s already parked on the street?

Declared off the road but thinking of selling? What you need to know before you unSORN

Can you get temporary van insurance with an unspent conviction?

Do tradespeople and mobile workers need business car insurance between job sites?

Road trip season: temporary cover vs being added as a named driver – which suits your trip?

Festival weekend in a borrowed van? Here’s what you need to know before you go

World Cup warning: Win or lose, is your driving safe the morning after?

How long do driving convictions stay on your record – and what does it mean for insurance?

Borrowing a van for a house move? Here’s your insurance checklist

Speeding points on your licence? Here’s what it means for your car insurance

Temporary van insurance for tradespeople: When short-term cover makes sense

Driving between job sites? Here’s how temporary business car insurance works

Buying a car privately? Don’t forget insurance for the drive home

Can I insure a car for just a weekend visit?

Can you insure a van for just a few hours?

Borrowing a van or helping someone move? Here’s how temporary van insurance works

Driving someone else’s car for a day? The checklist to insure a car for a day

Emergency car insurance: how to get covered quickly without cutting corners

Driving in Europe soon? The checks UK drivers often forget

Easy van jobs you can tick off in a day

What drivers under 21 should know about temporary car insurance

What counts as business use on car insurance?

How new 26 number plates impact car values

Guide to the best UK motorhome breaks this spring

Top 5 test drive tips for sellers: how to stay safe and insured

Six easy day trips that feel like spring

Top ways weekly learner cover can make test week smoother

Quick errands, quick cover: when hourly car insurance can work

Driving with dogs: UK laws and the do’s and dont’s

Beating the winter blues? Top weekend breaks for spontaneous getaways

UK half-term road trip ideas for families

Romantic road trips to take Valentine’s Day up a gear

Borrowing a car for a few days? Your temporary insurance options explained

How one-week car insurance works and who it’s best for

Learning to drive in 2026? How one-day learner insurance helps you build confidence faster

10 times you need to borrow a vehicle and how to insure it

Do you need insurance to tax car?

Can you drive any car if you have fully comprehensive car insurance?

When does your car need to have valid insurance cover?

Best short-term van insurance options for winter house moves

Short-term car insurance for learner drivers in winter

A learner’s guide to practising over winter: insurance, safety, and stress-free planning

What’s the best way to de-ice your car?

What to pack in your winter breakdown kit

Winter driving warning: how to stay safe and avoid fines during Storm Goretti

Everything you need to know about short-term car insurance this Christmas

Top 5 New Years Eve UK road trip destinations

Driving during the winter season

Best Christmas illuminations in the UK

Best Christmas markets and attractions to drive to in the UK

Plan ahead with Dayinsure: the growing road safety crisis of drink driving

Best Bonfire Night events in the UK for 2025

Top Halloween events in the UK

Learning to drive in an automatic?

Dayinsure partners with rising motorsport star Lewis Turkington for 2025 season

Do you need insurance to take a driving test?

Uninsured driver rates in the UK

Your ultimate European road trip travel planner

Best festivals to drive to in a car

Dayinsure joins forces with Árón Taylor-Smith for the 2025 BTCC season

How to have the perfect motorhome holiday

Over 140,000 UK drivers are banned – is your postcode area a hotspot?

How to spot car insurance scams and ghost brokers on social media