Media Centre

Welcome to the Budget Insurance media centre

Listed below you will see all of our latest press releases. These have been made publicly available for media use, however we would appreciate notification of any use in advance.

If you’d like to use any of our releases or cite our research, drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help. 

Insurance Add Ons

Your guide to car insurance add-ons

Insurance providers offer lots of different add-ons and it can be pretty confusing making sense of what they are and why you might need them. To help out, we’ve put together a quick guide to some of the common policy add-ons that are available.

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Our guide to car maintenance

Proper vehicle maintenance is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and longevity of your car. Here, we provide a set of car maintenance recommendations that every car owner should adhere to. Rest assured, we have created a car maintenance guide to vehicle upkeep specifically for you.

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How to change a car light bulb

This guide will walk you through the process of changing various car lights, from headlights to brake lights, ensuring you can keep your vehicle safe and roadworthy.

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Van insurance groups explained

When it comes to van insurance, the saying ‘knowledge is power’ truly applies. Understanding van insurance groups in the UK can help you make informed decisions and potentially save money.

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What you should know about car insurance

When it comes to auto insurance, also known as motor insurance or vehicle insurance, did you know that according to the Motor Insurer Bureau (MIB) as of 2024, an estimated 300,000 drivers in the UK are uninsured? Understanding car insurance is crucial for protecting yourself and your vehicle on the road.

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Can students apply for a holiday loan?

Students can indeed apply for a travel loan, though the process and eligibility criteria may vary depending on the lender. Typically, you must be over 18 years old for eligibility and some lenders may not give out loans to students without a full time income.

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We’re currently experiencing a high volume of calls into our contact centre and whilst we are doing our very best to maintain service levels, we ask that you only call our contact centre if absolutely necessary so we can keep our phone lines available  for vulnerable customers and those who don’t have access to online services.

If you need to check any details or make a change to your policy, please  log in to your Self-Service Centre. It will be much quicker for you to make changes to your policy online at the moment. Once logged in, you can also use our Webchat service which is available Monday- Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm to make changes, accept or decline your renewal or if you need to let us know about a claim. To log in, please click here.

We also have some other information that may be useful. Click here to read our FAQ’s, and information on what we are doing to support key workers can be found here.