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What is Minibus Insurance?

A specialist provider can answer specific questions about minibus insurance but this article provides some background information including legal requirements, levels of insurance, types of insurance and driving abroad. 1. The Law Every vehicle in t... Read >

Five Tips to Keep your Car Tyres in Good Condition

Driving carefully by not over accelerating, braking hard and sharp corning is the best way to extend the life of your car tyres. This article has five other tips to keep your car tyres in good condition: 1. Correct Tyre Pressure Regularly check your... Read >

Ten Tips for Buying a Second Hand Minibus

Finding the right second hand minibus can be difficult as the choice is often limited. Focus your search by making a list of your minibus requirements and divide the list into two categories; desirable and essential. Remember to consider other expenses su... Read >

Five Important Visual Checks When Buying a Second Hand Car

You don't have to be an automotive expert to spot potential problems when buying a new car. Here are five visual checks that will help you make the decision whether to buy a second hand car. 1) Car Tyres Ask when owner last fitted new car tyres. Che... Read >

Ten Tips to Cut the Cost of Minibus Insurance

Cutting motoring costs is one way of saving money during this difficult financial time. The falling price of petrol is helping but insurance premiums continue to rise, largely due to the rise in claims by younger motorists. There are ways a minibus dri... Read >

Ten Top Car Tyre Tips

Car tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road. Keeping them in good condition is essential for safe driving and achieving the optimum performance of your car. Here a ten car tyre tips: 1. Regularly check car tyre pressures. ... Read >

How to Drive in Heavy Rain & Floods

Car tyres in good condition are not an excuse for driving fast in heavy rain. There is a high potential of aqua planning, significantly reduced visibility and you may encounter a flooded road. This article provides advice about driving in heavy rain an... Read >

Five Essential Checks before Driving a Minibus

If after an accident a minibus is found to be unroadworthy the driver will be held responsible and it is unlikely that any minibus insurance claim will be approved. For this reason and because it is now a legal requirement, a minibus driver must check ... Read >

Choosing the Right Minibus Insurance Policy

Not every person or organisation owns a minibus for the same purpose. The five different types of minibus insurance available from the Minibus Club highlight the different uses for this type of vehicle: 1) MPV Insurance More commercial operators are... Read >

Choosing the Right Car Tyres for Your Vehicle

You may need to replace or change your car tyres because of their age, deterioration or to improve the vehicle's performance. This article outlines some of the key factors that need to be considered before choosing the right car tyres for your vehicle. ... Read >

Using a Minibus as a Family Car- 5 Things You Need To Know

If you have a large family and are considering purchasing a minibus to use a family car, there are certain things you should know. In this article we have identified five. They are: 1) Definition of a Minibus MPV's and People Carriers can have 7 or 8 ... Read >

Three Reasons Why You Should Change To Cold Weather Tyres This Winter

Winter brings icy and wet roads. Why not consider changing your tyres to cold weather car tyres? This article gives three reasons why this is a good decision: 1) Safety Probably the best reason for changing your car tyres. Did you know that the numb... Read >

Ten Ways to Reduce Your Motoring Costs

As the credit crunch takes hold and we are all finding less money in our pockets it's a good time to look for ways to save money. From checking your car tyres to finding the cheapest parking spots, motoring costs can be reduced in numerous ways. Here are ... Read >

A Guide to Minibus Passenger Care

As a minibus driver the care and safety of your passengers is very important. To fulfil this duty and avoid having to make any unnecessary claims on your minibus insurance, consider the points outlined below: 1. Ensure the minibus is roadworthy. As ... Read >

Minibus Insurance Advice- Information to Collect After an Accident

Nobody wants to be in accident but sometimes it is unavoidable. When driving a minibus the first concern should be for your passengers' safety. Assess your passengers. If any are injured do not move them unless there is an immediate risk from other ve... Read >